The General, Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6SD | Property for sale | Savills
1,363 sq ft(126.63 sq m)
Guide price £1,075,000

The GeneralGuinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6SD


    Key features

    • Grade II listed building
    • Unique hexagonal reception with stunning views
    • Attractive contemporary kitchen/breakfast room
    • Separate walk in utility and boiler room (the Old Pharmacy)
    • Spacious principal suite bedroom
    • Second double bedroom and stylish modern bathroom
    • Impressive West facing private terrace/balcony
    • Private allocated garage parking bay for one vehicle under The Iron Foundry
    • Concierge

    A magnificent apartment in this prestigious and sought after development with uninterrupted water views across Bathurst Basin from the private terrace.

    About this property

    • The General development was converted in to luxury high end apartments in 2018 with 31 retaining the original Board room. The building is approached via a tranquil courtyard with an impressive restored fountain and surrounding topiary hedging. 31 The General is on the ground floor and opens in to a lobby with coat rack and shoe cupboard and leads directly in to the most impressive and stunning hexagonal reception with 5 full height sash windows, a separately listed ornate ceiling, original parquet flooring and dado wall panelling, further restoration by our clients include bespoke cast iron radiators and a bespoke media cabinet to one wall with extensive shelving and lower cupboards and TV recess for a wall mounted television, There are extensive South and South westerly facing harbour side views from the reception and to the side to the Iron Foundry gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room is a bright and sunny with direct access from a pedestrian door to the private terrace and water views. The modern and contemporary fitted kitchen is complimented with polished granite work tops, and integrated Neff appliances, ample drawer and cupboard storage and attractive tiled flooring, there is ample space for a dining table with a shelved recess display. Off the kitchen is the Old Pharmacy with the original solid iron door into a further useful storage area and onto the boiler room.

      The inner hall provides access to the bedrooms with both having uninterrupted water views and full height sash windows. The principal bedroom is served with an attractive en suite shower room with double shower, wall mounted WC and pedestal wash hand basin, contrasting floor and wall tiling and heated towel rail and recess mirror. A door leads to a further storage area and fire door access beyond.

      The second bedroom is served by an attractive bathroom with panelled bath, wall mounted WC and wash hand basin, heated towel rail.

      The impressive West facing terrace has original wrought iron railings and timber decking and provides uninterrupted views across the water and far reaching beyond.

      There is one allocated garage parking bay situated in the neighbouring block of the Iron Foundry. The General also has a concierge service.

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    Local information

    • The General is home to a collection of new and converted apartments and houses. This extensive mix of properties juxtaposes modern interior specifications with the character of a listed building, all set around a restored central courtyard. An exclusive and partially gated community, The General provides the perfect city centre retreat; minutes from the bustling centre, yet far enough to offer an oasis and retreat when needed.
    • The General is located on Guinea Street off Redcliff Hill, in a beautiful waterfront location on the edge of the famous Bristol Floating Harbour. It is ideally located close to Bristol city centre, 0.9 miles to Temple Meads Train Station and 3.4 miles to Cabot Circus. Right on your doorstep, on the pedestrianised Lower Guinea Street, you will find the up market Sanchez Brothers restaurants: Paco tapas and the Michelin starred Casa Mia.

    Additional information

    • EPC Rating: C
    • Tenure: Leasehold. Lease Expiry: 01/01/2190 (165 years remaining)
    • Service Charge: TBC
    • Ground Rent: TBC
    • Council Tax Band: D