Summary - GUARDIAN COURT FLAT 1 CLIFTON DOWN BRISTOL BS8 4AN
2 bed 1 bath Flat
Peaceful first-floor home with large store room, communal garden and village access.
Two-bedroom first-floor apartment in former church conversion, 701 sq ft
Westerly aspect living room with good afternoon/evening light
Designed for over-60s; 24-hour emergency call system installed
Large store room included — useful for downsizers
Leasehold with 136 years left; ground rent £75 pa
Communal garden and off-street communal parking available
Very slow broadband speeds in the area may limit connectivity
Older conversion — potential for damp or maintenance on period fabric
This first-floor two-bedroom apartment sits within an attractive former church conversion a short walk from Clifton Village and the Downs, offered for sale with no onward chain. The building’s stone façade and high ceilings give the home character and generous room proportions; the living room faces west for reliable afternoon and evening light. The layout includes a large store room that will help if you are downsizing.
The home is marketed for over-60s and includes a 24-hour emergency call system, communal garden and off-street communal parking. Practical features include double glazing and useful built-in storage. The property is leasehold with 136 years remaining and a modest ground rent of £75 per year; Council Tax band C for 2025/26 is £2,296.79.
Buyers should note this is a purpose-converted ecclesiastical building: while the Gothic Revival architecture and high windows are appealing, conversions of this type can show signs of historic damp or require sensitive maintenance. Broadband speeds in the area are reported as very slow, which may affect streaming or remote services. The apartment is well placed for shops, cafes and bus routes but is in a busy, cosmopolitan student and professional area.
Overall this is a practical, characterful retirement home in a prime Clifton location for someone prioritising convenience, community support and period charm. It will particularly suit a buyer who values proximity to the village and green spaces and is comfortable managing any ongoing maintenance typical of older conversions.
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