Originally a spacious three-bedroom property on the outskirts of St. George, this property was chosen in response to the undersupply of units for larger groups in Bristol's Serviced Accommodation (SA) market.
Located on the edge of Bristol's Article 4 area, it offered a backup plan as an HMO in case of regulatory changes affecting its SA use. However, the property needed extensive work, including addressing a sagging roof, overgrown garden, and multiple damp and structural issues, necessitating a complete strip-out and comprehensive restoration.
The Plan
Formerly used as a large 3 bed residential house, there was abundant space to reconfigure it to a 5 bedroom HMO with 4 bathrooms and a large communal area and garden. Broadly, the work included:
The removal of three structural walls
A new brick outbuilding
Heavy roof works
Reinforced joists to hold 600 litres of hot water in the loft and a new bath and walls throughout the house
The instalment of four bathrooms and a communal lavatory
A full rewire and a new central heating system
New windows, and external doors
Flooring and fittings
New Kitchen
The Exit
Serviced Accommodation
The primary plan for the house was for use as serviced accommodation. Although not centrally located, the house is near the popular area of St George and offers free parking (rare in Bristol) and capacity for large groups.
House of Multiple Occupancy
Situated on the edge of the Article 4 area for HMOs, the house is ideal for single professionals looking for a room in Bristol. The high quality living space designed to attract Serviced Accommodation guests is also perfect for HMO guests. To make this a viable option, the house was refurbished to HMO regulation standards.
Supported Living
Bristol is home to a large number of people in need of supported living.
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