York Road, Easton

There is something so special about sitting in the window seat with a cup of coffee in the morning; whether it's to enjoy the sun shining on the garden, watch the foxes tiptoeing around, or listen to the rain on the skylight - it never gets old.

The home

A stylish and beautifully designed three bedroom home on York Road. This very special spacious family home is arranged over three floors and is ideal for modern family living. The result of a thoughtful renovation taken back to brick and rebuilt with sustainability at its core. It offers a real point of difference through clever interior design and a genuine commitment to eco-conscious living in a period property.

Working with Cryer & Coe Architects, the ground floor extension has been maximised to create the perfect space for daily family life. The large open plan kitchen, dining and family room features custom cabinetry with clever multi-use storage, large windows and two huge skylights flood the space with light. A utility room and WC finished with reclaimed and sample tiles, sit at the centre of the floor, with a cosy bay-fronted living room to the front. The first floor has two bedrooms and a family bathroom, while the top floor is occupied by the main bedroom and en-suite shower room, where a window above the shower brings in natural light and a little magic on an evening.
Throughout, the home is a celebration of natural materials: cork flooring on the ground floor and loft, birch ply joinery, and lime plaster walls. Reclaimed materials feature beautifully - the kitchen island worktop is iroko reclaimed from a Bristol school science lab, and the loft handrail from a neighbour's old teak garden bench. A Le Corbusier-inspired colour palette runs through the home, using sustainable and breathable paints throughout.

The property is exceptionally energy efficient, with an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating on the ground floor, Thermaskirt heated skirting on the first floor, wood fibre and cork insulation, triple glazed rear windows and skylights, and a humidity-controlled Aereco ventilation system. EV charging is power-ready at the front, and electricity, water and ethernet have been run to the rear garden for a future studio.

Outside

The garden is entering its third summer since being redesigned with drought resilience in mind. A rich mix of perennials, wildflowers, ferns, multi-stem trees and a magnificent Elder, whose flowers are harvested each year for elderflower cordial, surround a central ptanque court loved by the whole family. The patio catches the afternoon and evening sun perfectly, while a sculptural dead hedge, small pond and diverse planting make the garden a genuine haven for wildlife.

Living in Easton

York Road is a terraced street offering a bustling spot within this vibrant residential area of the city. Easton is renowned for its distinctive character and community spirit and boasts a host of local amenities, attractions and community events that draw many visitors from outside the area. The area is well connected to the city centre and beyond by bike, road and train. The M32 and the A431 to Bath are both easily accessible. The area is also home to a number of Bristol's finest independent shops and eateries, hugely popular with locals and visitors alike. Situated along St Marks Road are Bristol Sweet Mart, and The Garden of Easton. Also close by are No 12 Caf, The Greenbank pub, Este Kitchen, Matter Wholefoods, and Public Market. This house is a six minute walk away from Whitehall Primary School, while May Park is a similarly well-regarded local option. Also close by are Easton Leisure Centre, Easton Cowboys, and Cowgirls Sports Club and the Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club, a city-wide family activity attraction. The area offers a surprising wealth of green spaces including the Greenbank Cemetery, the parks at Eastville and St George, and riverside walks along the nearby Frome Valley, and just minutes from the house is the locally cherished Bristol to Bath Cycle Path, ideal for commuting quickly into the city centre or just for weekend strolls, long runs or bike rides.