Evening Post (Bristol, UK)

Homeowners Given Advice

HOMEOWNERS who are in two minds whether to sell or rent their properties are being given help by Woods Estate Agents. The company, which has five offices in Bristol, is one of the first estate agencies in the country to have all its staff fully qualified in both sales and lettings. Woods partner James Butler, says: "This is a huge benefit for homeowners in the current property market, as there is still a lot of uncertainty around.

Take a Weekend to See the Choice

LEADING estate agent Countrywide is due to hold the UK's largest open house weekend on Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6. The lack of new properties coming onto the market has increased the demand for those that are available. RA Bennett and Partners Estate Agents, part of the Countrywide Group with 17 branches throughout Gloucestershire, has seen a significant increase in the number of people registering for viewings.

Family Luxury in Period Semi

THIS substantial Victorian semi lies in Woodstock Road, one of Red land's most coveted spots. With six or seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, there's plenty of space for a family. The house is for sale at Pounds 839,950.

Lovingly Restored

FIRGROVE House, in Backwell, is a stunning example of a Grade II listed Georgian house. On the ground floor are a reception hall, drawing room, study, sitting room, music room, beautifully-appointed kitchen/breakfast room with four-oven Aga, utility room and shower room. On the first floor is the master bedroom and bathroom, two more bedrooms, one with an en suite, and separate toilet. Two further bedrooms are on the top floor.

Homebuilding Help at Show

INSPIRATIONAL design ideas, development tips, products and cost- saving solutions are all included at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show, at Shepton Mallet on November 21 to 22. The UK's only dedicated self-build and home improvement show is going ahead at the Bath & West Showground.

In the Leafy Part of Town

EVERSLEY House is in a leafy enclave close to The Downs. This grand Sneyd Park apartment, in Goodeve Road, is on the market for Pounds 369,950. The elegant porch with its stained-glass door leads to an imposing dining hall, with its oak floor. There is a spacious drawing room, with bay window, magnificent period detailing and marble fireplace. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, and there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

A Garden Flat in a Top Spot

SITUATED in a delightful location on a quiet street in Redland is this well-presented one-bedroom garden apartment. The apartment, on the market for Pounds 199,950, forms the ground floor of an attractive period house. It has a well-appointed kitchen and modern bathroom. The sitting room has a cast-iron fireplace with a tiled hearth.

Families Will Love City Home

WITH its large garden and the three bedrooms and spacious interior, this double bay fronted house in Arbutus Drive would make the ideal family home. On the ground floor of this Coombe Dingle property is an impressive entrance hall, modern fitted kitchen/breakfast room and a lounge that opens onto the dining room. There are three bedrooms upstairs and a beautiful and contemporary bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Perfect for Professionals

PERFECT for the city professional, this contemporary loft apartment is overlooking Bristol's waterfront and is highly styled throughout. The apartment is on the second floor of this historic former Brewery site from which you can enjoy the waterfront views.

High Quality and There's No Onward Chain

N EWENT Court is a development of highquality one and two- bedroom flats in Kingswood. Built with luxury in mind, the builders have made sure they fitted the nine apartments to a high specification.

In Good Order

DESCRIBED by the agent as "a lovely family home or investment property", this house on Boston Road, Filton, is for sale at Pounds 209,950. The house can have four or five bedrooms, two separate reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and a contemporary ground-floor bathroom. The property is in good decorative order throughout and also benefits from stripped doors and skirting boards and some period features throughout. It is near local amenities and is sold through Ocean, in Filton, on 904 4000.

A Beautiful Extended Family Home

AFORMER miner's cottage in Stapleton has been beautifully extended and improved to provide a lovely family house in the catchment area of Colston's School. For sale at Pounds 249,950, the agent describes the three- bedroom property in Grove View as "a bit of a Tardis".

In a Quiet Cul-de-Sac

An Immaculate Home

THIS is an immaculate, new two-bedroom ground-floor apartment, conveniently situated for those commuters based in or around Abbey Wood, Bristol, and only about four miles from the city centre. The property has gas central heating, double glazing, a garage and private parking space.

An Ideal Family Home

IN a good cul-de-sac position in Yatton is this four-bedroom modern detached house, which would be ideal for a family. The property, in Briar Mead, has well-sized rooms and comprises a lounge, dining room, study, kitchen, cloakroom and a family bathroom, as well as four bedrooms.

A Wonderful Family Home

WITH two entrances, three staircases and six bedrooms, Pool Farm is a large and interesting traditional long house that could house two families. In Greenhill Road, Sandford, the Grade II listed building is believed to date back to the 17th century and has been the subject of extensive renovation and refurbishment by the present owners.

Well-Presented and Convenient

CONVENIENTLY located in Kingswood, near the Avon Ring Road is this well-presented detached bungalow. The property comprises an entrance hallway, a sitting room, fitted kitchen/ dining room, a part brick and PVCu double glazed conservatory, utility room, two double bedrooms, and a bathroom fitted with a modern suite.

A Retiring Place in Clifton

Friday, November 20, 2009 ONCE the children have left home, some retired people start thinking about downsizing from their family home into something smaller, easier to maintain and cheaper to heat. As you get older you still want to enjoy a totally independent life, but with the facilities in place to offer peace of mind that some assistance is at hand should it ever be needed.

A Stunning Home

Individual House Really Stands Out

LARGE, attractive and individual, this splendid 1930s detached house was constructed by the well-known builder Stride and Co. On the quiet and private Cheyne Road in Stoke Bishop, it is set amid large mature gardens, has six bedrooms and has a price tag of Pounds 1,200,000.