Summary - 125 Forest Road, Fishponds BS16 3ST
4 bed 1 bath Cottage
Chain-free four-bedroom cottage with garage, studio outbuilding and good conversion potential.
Chain free and deceptively spacious cottage
Four bedrooms plus flexible fifth reception/bedroom
Long driveway, ample parking and large detached garage
Separate studio and two rooms with bathroom, own entrances
Lawned side garden suitable for family use
Pre-1900 stone walls; likely no wall insulation (may need upgrading)
Single main bathroom for four bedrooms; limited internal bathrooms
Area classed as very deprived — location pros/cons for buyers
This spacious, chain-free cottage on Forest Road offers a rare combination of period character and versatile accommodation. Extended over multiple storeys, the property is presented with exposed beams, a brick fireplace and a practical kitchen-diner — useful for family life or shared living. The long driveway, large detached garage and additional outbuilding rooms increase utility and make parking and storage straightforward.
Internally there are four good-sized bedrooms (plus a reception previously used as a fifth bedroom) and a ground-floor four-piece bathroom; the master bedroom features a roll-top bath. The layout includes a compact spiral staircase and a mix of original features and later additions. The house is double-glazed, gas central heated (boiler and radiators) and has reasonable external condition, though some updating would improve energy performance and comfort.
The substantial garage complex includes loft storage, a separate studio and two rooms with their own bathroom and entrances — useful for a home business, guest accommodation or potential HMO conversion (subject to consents). The lawned side garden provides outdoor space for children or entertaining. Located close to Lodge Causeway and the Bristol to Bath cycle path, it suits families wanting commuting options and access to leisure routes.
Notable drawbacks: the property is an older build (pre-1900) with assumed uninsulated stone walls and a single main bathroom for four bedrooms, so buyers should expect modernisation and possible insulation/heating improvements. The wider area scores as very deprived, which may concern some buyers, though local schools have good Ofsted ratings and the neighbourhood is a mixed, family-oriented community.
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