Bristol’s property market is undoubtedly competitive and the city’s desirability to house buyers has continued to shoot up since the coronavirus pandemic.
Changes to the way we live and work have been undeniable factors that mean buyers are looking at moving to the city from further afield .
Leading estate agents have predicted a steep rise in property prices in Bristol and the south west over the next five years.
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Despite this rise in prices, some properties can stay on the market for months - even for years.
House hunters should be unafraid to cast their search back further afield to shine a light on some of the properties they might have missed.
Here’s a taster of some great homes up for sale in the Bristol area that have been on the market for a while - including properties that have been subject to price reductions.
Tower Road South, Warmley
It’s difficult to believe a property as sizable as this one has been up for sale since May last year.
On the market for £500,000, this semi-detached period home boasts four double bedrooms, a social kitchen diner and a large living room with modern flourishes throughout.
Some of the rooms have been utilised as treatment rooms for a beauty salon, but could easily be transformed to serve other purposes for its new owner.
The listing shows the spacious rear garden even has a large decking and an outbuilding with heating and lighting, ideal for entertaining all year round.
With easy access to two primary schools, local shops and retail parks, it’s a superb spot for a young family or a buyer in need of ample space.
Birchwood Road, St Anne’s
This three double bedroom bungalow is full of character with an enclosed rear garden promising reaching views over Nightingale Valley.
There are wooden floors throughout with built-in storage space in two of the bedrooms and in the hallway.
Perhaps the kitchen is one of the most striking features of this bungalow, fitted with an island large enough to comfortably seat six people.
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With a driveway fit for two vehicles, this home is suited to city commuters, approximately three miles west of the city centre and just a 20-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The property was listed more than two years ago in October 2019, and although prices have fluctuated since then it was most recently subject to a price increase in February 2020 by £25,000.
Priced today at £450,000, there is also planning permission secured to extend into the roof of the property, which could be appealing to buyers also looking for their own project.
Yanleigh Close, Bristol
If you have green fingers or garden space is on your agenda then looking further afield outside the city can open up your search.
This detached home is situated in a desirable cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Bristol at £620,000 on a quarter acre plot.
Owners overlook the dese and luscious garden from the raised outdoor decking, enclosed by trees and bushes making the property a tranquil, private space.
Other stand-out characteristics include a combined kitchen living room area, with chic built-in worktops and patio doors overlooking the stunning rear garden.
This adaptable four-five bedroom home with modern finishes - the master bedroom even opens out onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the exquisite outdoor space.
First listed in May 2021, this property has recently taken a reduction, cutting the asking price by £15,000 on January 5 of this year.
Pearsall Road, Longwell Green
Maintaining the bungalow theme, this property is an ideal spot for those who enjoy hosting family and friends in the summer months.
The vast conservatory stretches across the rear end of the home overlooking the sun trap back garden, fitted neatly with raised beds and shrubbery.
There are three bedrooms offered - all of which are full of natural light - and two bathrooms, including one that is an ensuite to the master bedroom.
For those looking for off-road parking, there is ample driveway space for multiple vehicles at the front end of the property.
With good access to primary schools and amenities, this bungalow is has been on the market since last June at £400,000.
Cowhorn Hill, Oldland Common
This quaint, semi-detached house is suited to those looking to spread out over three storeys.
After a reduction of £10,000 last summer, this home is currently priced at £290,000 and was first listed in June 2021.
The welcome entrance opens onto a sociable kitchen diner and living room area, leading upstairs to the two top floor bedrooms and bathroom.
This home has a clean finish throughout, decked out with white walls and hardwood floors.
The garden is laid mainly to lawn and enclosed by wooden fence borders, with a single parking space allocated at the front of the property.
This property certainly has adaptability. The lower ground floor bedroom could easily be transformed into an office space or second reception area, kitted out with a second bathroom.
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