It's no secret that Bristol is a desirable city for house hunters right now. A newly released study confirms this, revealing that property prices in Bristol have had the ninth-biggest rise in the UK over the last ten years.
Currently, the average house price in Bristol is more than £338,000 whereas a decade ago, the average cost was around £174,0000. However, a property expert has explained that homes coming to market are not flying off the shelves like they were a few months ago but they are still going for asking price, at a reasonable speed.
So what are buyers in Bristol looking for? Here are the top ten most viewed properties in the city area on Zoopla over the last 30 days:
1. Two-bed flat in city centre, £140k
This flat on Stephens Street was the most viewed property in the Bristol area and has a fantastic location in Bristol city centre among bars, restaurants and shops. It offers two double bedrooms at £140,000 along with a bathroom and a joint kitchen and living area. Let by Chappell & Matthews, it has an estimated rental value of £1,600 per month.
2. One-bed flat in Whapping Wharf, £120k
This very well-presented one-bedroom apartment has a superb location in Whapping Wharf and by the historic harbourside. It has wonderful natural light and superb views, viewed from the Juliet balcony from the fourth floor of the building.
The building, Anchorage, was completed in 2015 offering luxury accommodation adjacent to Bristol's Floating Harbour. The position offers extremely convenient access to the city surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. It's on the market for £120,000 through Allen & Harris.
3. Three-bed house in Lockleaze, £190k
This semi-detached home is situated in a popular area of Lockleaze in a good position to the local schools and complete with a front and back garden. It has three bedrooms on the first floor along with a shower room and toilet, which are separate.
Before being sold, the property had been in the family for decades evidenced by the vibrant carpets and wallpaper. It was sold at £190,000 through Taylors.
4. Three-bed house in Kingswood, £240k
This end terrace home was on the market for £240,000 with Connells. It has both a living room and a conservatory along with three bedrooms and a bathroom. The doors of the conservatory lead out onto a family garden and there is also space for storage in the garage offering off-road parking.
5. Three-bed house in Longwell Green, £325k
This beautifully presented end-of-terrace home is light and spacious - suitable for a family. It's equipped with an impressive kitchen, three good-sized bedrooms and a generous corner plot garden with lawn and decking areas.
The home in Longwell Green has been kitted out with modern fittings by its previous owner including a contemporary kitchen. It was on the market for £325,000 with Blue Sky Property.
6. Three-bed house in Lawrence Weston, £190k
The property consists of an entrance porch, entrance hall, two reception rooms, a kitchen, a first-floor landing, three bedrooms and a bathroom. It offers superb natural light and also has gas central heating, double glazing and front and rear gardens.
Ocean is overseeing the sale of the semi-detached home in Lawrence Weston with offers starting at £190,000.
7. Three-bed house in Knowle, £250k
Sold by Hunters for a guide price of £250,000, this semi-detached property in Knowle is within walking distance of local amenities, major bus routes, popular schools and parks. It's complete with three bedrooms, a conservatory, a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom. It also has a large rear garden and off-street parking.
8. Three-bed house in Whitehall, £350k
Set in a popular cul-de-sac in Whitehall, this semi-detached three-bedroom home has excellent access to Bristol city centre. It's complete with a modern kitchen, a lounge and an upstairs family bathroom.
Externally, it has off-street parking, a garage and a rear garden complete with a separate garden room. It's currently on the market for £350,000 through Parks Estate Agents.
9. Three-bed house in Montpellier, £730k
Described as "a truly artistic residence", this Montpellier townhouse is superbly presented with beautiful modern yet rustic features throughout. It's been described as a rare find, complete with three spacious bedrooms, an open place kitchen and living space with a studio.
Perhaps the most impressive feature is the ability to see from the front reception room, through the house, the length of the garden, through the detached studio and into the completely private Japanese-inspired Zen courtyard garden. It's currently on the market at a guide price of £730,000 through Ocean.
10. Two-bed house in Knowle, £185k
Hunters oversaw the sale of this two-bed terraced home on the outskirts of Knowle for a guide price of £185,000. This home has amenities, major bus links and more all in close proximity.
Comprising of a porch, large living room, kitchen, lobby, two large double bedrooms and a separate bathroom and toilet. Off-street parking to the front and a large enclosed garden to the rear.
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