Hillside Street, Totterdown

"I’ve loved how peaceful it is here, with hardly any foot traffic and a sunny, south-facing garden perfect for sunsets. Great local spots like Fox & West, Banana Boat, and the Bakehouse are just around the corner, with pubs and restaurants up the hill. Parks, shops, and buses are all close by — it’s a real community feel, yet still walkable to the city."

Hillside is a quiet residential street in Totterdown, close to the beautiful Arnos Vale Cemetery. This location has the best of both worlds, with a fantastic array of cafes, restaurants and independent shops on Wells Road, as well as the open green spaces of South Bristol. Places on Wells Road, such as Fox & West, an independent cafe and greengrocers selling a diversity of local produce, Bank, Totterdown Canteen and Farrow’s Fish & Chips offer some of the best options in the city. Green spaces are abundant in the area, from the tranquil beauty of Arnos Vale — a Victorian garden cemetery with a charming café at its heart — to the stunning views of Perrett Park and the 50 acres of open space at Victoria Park. Totterdown also offers excellent connectivity, with Bath Road providing a direct route to Bath, the Portway leading to the M5, and the M32 offering quick access to the M4 and beyond. Temple Meads Train Station is also a short walk or cycle away, offering connections nationally. Traveling southwards, you find yourself in the Mendips, an area of outstanding natural beauty.

This charming two-bedroom Victorian terraced home has been thoughtfully updated throughout by the current owner. The ground floor features a welcoming hallway, a bay-fronted sitting room with cornicing that retains its period charm, and a modern kitchen/breakfast room complete with an integrated hob, oven, and fridge/freezer, which flows into a separate dining area. Upstairs, you'll find two double bedrooms—the master with built-in storage, a period fireplace, and lovely views over the city—alongside a stylish white bathroom suite with recently fitted flooring. Outside, a south-facing elevated rear garden offers a decked area, perfect for summer BBQs.