Summary - Flat 4, 80 Colston Street BS1 5BB
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Compact two-bedroom apartment with expansive skyline views and excellent transport links.
Large private terrace with expansive city views
Compact overall size — about 475 sq ft
Two bedrooms, one with mezzanine ladder access
Period conversion with solid brick walls, no external insulation
Requires cosmetic updating to kitchen and decoration
Very long lease (975 years), low service charge (£840)
Modest ground rent (£100) and cheap council tax
Located in a busy student area; local crime levels high
Set behind the Bristol Beacon on Colston Street, this compact two-bedroom flat offers rare private outdoor space for city-centre living. A generous terrace provides clear views across rooftops and becomes the apartment’s main living feature during warmer months. The layout includes an open-plan kitchen/reception, a double bedroom, a smaller second bedroom with mezzanine access, and a separate bathroom.
The building is a converted Victorian terrace with solid brick walls and period character. Internally the finish is tidy but basic; cosmetic updating to kitchen, decoration and flooring would modernise the flat and add value. Heating is by mains gas boiler and radiators, windows are double glazed (install date unknown), and there’s no indication of external wall insulation.
Practicalities are straightforward for buyers: a very long lease (975 years), low service charge (£840) and modest ground rent (£100). Council tax is described as cheap. The flat sits in a lively, cosmopolitan student and leisure area with excellent transport, fast broadband and abundant amenities — ideal as a first home or as a buy-to-let aimed at city renters.
Be mindful of two important drawbacks: internal living area is small (approximately 475 sq ft) and the neighbourhood records higher crime levels, which may influence lettings or owner preferences. Overall this is a compact, well-located property whose standout terrace delivers valuable outdoor space but which will benefit from modest refurbishment to reach its full potential.
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