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| Bath | Frome | Winscombe |
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The County of Avon
Avon, (named after the River Avon) is a mainly agricultural area in the south-west of England, bounded by the Severn estuary in the north and next door to Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Somerset. Avon is a relatively new county created in 1974 from parts of Gloucestershire and Somerset; in 1995 the county was abolished and the towns and cities redistributed amongst Somerset and Gloucestershire. Avon covers an area of just over 500 square miles and is one of the smallest counties in the UK. People searching for property for sale in Avon will discover that Bristol, Bath and Weston-super-Mare are the county's main towns and administrative centres, with the largest populations. Each town offers very different lifestyles.
Historical information
Historically a county in its own right, Bristol grew around the natural harbour on the river Avon and has a history that dates back to Anglo-Saxon times. In the 1800s Bristol turned to ship building, launching the "S. S. Great Britain" from its docks in 1843 - the first screw-propeller passenger ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Bristol is world famous for the Clifton Suspension Bridge, also designed by Brunel.
Weston-super-Mare was originally a small fishing village and is now one of the principal seaside resorts on the West Coast. The name Weston is made up of two Old English or Saxon words meaning the west tun or settlement.
Bath is renowned as being the most complete and best preserved Georgian city in Britain, and is also one of Britain's oldest cities, famous since Roman times for its warm mineral springs. The origins are from the 1st century Roman Spa of Aquae Sulis ('Water of Sul'- a Celtic Goddess) - though legend attributes the discovery of the springs to Bladud, a Celtic prince who is thought to have lived about 860 BC.
Living in Avon
Bristol is one of Britain's great historic cities and is regarded as the financial, cultural, commercial and leisure capital of the West Country. If you are looking to buy property in Bristol you will discover a city with plenty to do - with first-rate museums and art galleries; superb shopping facilities; and a plethora of restaurants, wine bars, pubs and clubs. Bristol also has a thriving music scene and a diverse and multicultural flavour. There are two major universities in Bristol, creating a strong rental market. The most in demand rental properties are one-two bedroom flats. You will find a good selection of houses and flats to rent, advertised by a number of estate agents in Bristol.
If you are relocating and searching for Bristol property you will find it has the second strongest economy in the UK outside of London when measured by GDP per head, according to a survey by Barclays Bank. Over 160 companies have established their national headquarters there. Bristol is one of the UK's major centres for financial services, which employ around 40,000 people in the city. According to C4's show "Location Location Location" Bristol is the eighth best place to invest money in property.
Forget the normal preconceptions of resort towns; Weston-super-Mare is a rapidly expanding business location with many natural advantages. As well as being a superb location for business, Weston is also a great place for families to live, especially if you have always wanted to live by the sea. The quality of life within North Somerset and Weston-super-Mare in particular is very high. Weston has all the benefits of living in a city location but without the stress and congestion. Weston has a pedestrianised high street, major supermarkets, an indoor mall, a selection of individual stores, and a monthly Farmers' Market. There are a variety of entertainment venues in the area, which include the Playhouse Theatre, the Winter Gardens, nightclubs, street entertainment and cinemas. There is a variety of property for sale in Weston-super-Mare including new houses, bungalows, Victorian and Edwardian properties, character cottages and also a selection of flats and apartments, may of which are in waterside locations.
Most people relocate from London in search of a more relaxed way of life, but often seek the best of both worlds and strive to live somewhere that retains a thriving atmosphere. The spa town of Bath fulfils both these criteria, as well as being a compact and elegant city. Bath property is highly sought after as spa towns are increasing in popularity, and it is considered to be one of the most desirable places to live in the UK, making it a good place to buy property for investment purposes. The safe and clean streets of Bath have many amenities, including a public library, a good selection of shopping facilities, sports centres and golf courses, as well as an extensive range of restaurants, cafés, bars and traditional English teashops. Bath is a university town, so parents searching for property for sale in Bath are likely to see good capital appreciation while their children study. The types of property for sale in Bath are varied, and include Georgian properties, modern detached family houses, Victorian terraced houses, cottages and bungalows and mews style properties. People searching for houses for sale in Bath should expect to pay £272k+ for a modern four bedroom detached family home.
Travel and transport links in Avon
The main towns in Avon are easily accessible, benefiting from good transport links. There are excellent motorway links from the South, North, and Devon and Cornwall via the M4 and M5 motorways, whilst Wales is just a short drive west on the M4. By rail there are regular train services direct from London Paddington and Waterloo to Bath, with an average journey time of around 90 minutes. Bristol has two stations, Bristol Temple Meads is the main railway station, and situated approximately 20 minutes walk from the city centre, operating regular services to London, Cardiff, Penzance and Edinburgh. Bristol Parkway station is located in the north of the city and operates services to Wales, Swindon, Reading, London, and to the West Country, Salisbury and the South Coast and north via Gloucester and Birmingham. Weston-super-Mare railway station is situated in the town centre. There are direct services to and from London, the South West and the Midlands. For travel by air, Bristol International Airport is one of the UK's fastest growing airports, serving over 68 direct destinations and 300 worldwide destinations.
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2 bedrooms flat in Hambledon House, F5, 18-20 Cotham Road - Asking price of £279,950
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3 bedrooms house in Moorfield Road, Backwell,North Somerset - Asking price of £159,950
A very light, bright & airy 3 bedroom semi detached property offering good size accommodation in a very convenient location for backwell's secondary & primary schools. There is an enclosed &...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Silver Street, Nailsea,North Somerset - Asking price of £164,950
A very pretty cottage style home, sympathetically designed to fit in with the cottages & houses of 'old nailsea' & constructed circa 1987 - you wouldn't believe it would you! a super &...... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Denny Lane, Chew Magna, North & North East Somerset - Asking price of £415,000
Gale Cottage is a period property with a mixture of natural stone and rendered elevations, it is located at the bottom of Denny lane, on the outskirts of the village. The property has surprisingly...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Pitway Lane, Farrington Gurney, North & North East Somerset - Asking price of £350,000
Well proportioned rooms with many windows set in dressed stone quoins.Accommodation laid over two floors via two staircases.Gracious reception hall with wide turning staircase to first floor....... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Cairn Close, Nailsea,North Somerset - Asking price of £189,950
A beautifully presented, updated & well cared for 3 bedroom semi situated in a quiet & tucked away position in this small cul de sac. The property has been lived in by the current owners for 18...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Ashton Crescent, Nailsea,North Somerset - Asking price of £194,950
This is a winner of a bungalow - beautifully renovated to a high standard & essentially a new property inside an established shell! great location in a quiet & highly convenient spot with a west...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Mizzymead Road, Nailsea,North Somerset - Asking price of £215,000
A particularly SPACIOUS family home situated in a central & highly convenient location literally metres away from Nailsea's brand new Secondary School & all the facilities & shops in the Town...... view full details
bedrooms farms, estates & land in Longleat Lane, Holcombe,Somerset - Asking price of £99,950
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