Evening Post (Bristol, UK)

Old Rectory Nestled in Charming Hamlet

AGRADE II-listed former rectory in the little hamlet of Chelvey, near Backwell, this impressive home is believed to date back to the late 18th century. As one would expect of a house of this style and age, The Old Rectory has numerous period features, including a Victorian tiled hall, sash windows with glazing bars and some with working shutters, ceiling coving, fireplaces and flagstone floors.

Country House Prices Show Promising Rise

COUNTRY house prices have risen for first time in two years, says Knight Frank. Results from the agent's Prime Country House Index shows prime country house prices rose on average by almost one per cent in the third quarter of the year - the first increase since autumn 2007.

Cop-Per Look at These Super Flats

I'VE been dreaming about getting my own place for quite a while now and I know what I want, writes Gemma Senington. I'd like a city pad away from the hustle and bustle, a property with a bit of character and history that's also contemporary and individual. Asking too much? That's what I thought, until I discovered the new Verdigris development in Old Market.

Victorian House in Popular Location

DESCRIBED by the agent as "magnificent," this semi-detached Victorian house is in one of Redland's most sought-after roads. Houses of this stature rarely come to the open market and this particular property displays a wealth of original period features, including fireplaces, ceiling mouldings, picture rails and windows. It is for sale at Pounds 850,000.

Now's the Time to Look to Move

SUMMER may have only just ended, but for many that means one thing - it's time to start planning for Christmas. With a recent survey showing half of shoppers have already begun buying presents, local estate agency haart is urging house hunters to look ahead to the festive season and move now to be settled by Christmas.

Sustaining and Saving

THE current buzzwords for new housing are ecofriendly and sustain ability. Now Bristol developers Connelly and Callaghan have raised the stakes in the city with their latest development, Pennywell Green, in Pennywell Road, Easton.

Ideal for the Family

BACKING on to open fields is this large family home in Peartree Hey, Brimsham Park, Yate. On the market for Pounds 299,950, it is tucked away in this sought-after cul-de-sac and has been greatly improved by the vendors.

House in Good Order

THE owners of this two-bedroom end-ofterrace house in Dursley Road, Shirehampton, have made the most of the accommodation. Very well presented, it includes a conservatory, re-fitted shower room and a well-designed garden. In the lounge/dining room is feature fireplace with a gas coal-effect fire.

Characterful and Spacious Home in Coveted Location

FILLED with character, this detached house at Bell Barn Road, Sea Mills, has many individual features and spacious rooms. On the market at Pounds 650,000, it comprises a central hallway with four reception rooms, a modern kitchen and downstairs cloakroom/ toilet.

Grade Ii-Listed Townhouse

A FOUR-storey Grade II-listed townhouse just off Victoria Square, Clifton, is for sale at Pounds 795,000. With ten bedrooms, off-street parking and garden, it is in Richmond Park Road.

Immaculate Edwardian Style

IN a coveted and quiet cul-de-sac near the Downs and Westbury Park School, is an immaculately presented Edwardian house arranged over three floors. The five-bedroom house on St Helena Road has two reception rooms, a stunning kitchen and a south-west-facing rear garden with patio. It's on the market for Pounds 535,000.