Bristol Zoo Gardens, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol | Property for sale | Savills
Offers in the region of £40,000,000

Bristol Zoo GardensGuthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol

  • Sole agency
  • Freehold
Development land

Key features

  • 4.6 ha (11.4 acres) of landscaped gardens in a historic setting.
  • Resolution to grant full Planning Permission for 196 units (20% Affordable).
  • Vacant possession anticipated in May 2025.
  • Freehold interest for sale by informal tender.
  • Deadline for bids is midday on Wednesday 22nd November 2023.

Bristol Zoo represents an outstanding and unique residential development opportunity in the prime Bristol suburb of Clifton.

About this property

  • Bristol Zoo Gardens comprises approximately 4.6 ha (11.4 acres) of landscaped gardens, historic and modern administrative and educational buildings, animal enclosures and cafe/restaurant facilities. Resolution to Grant Planning Permission was secured at Committee in April 2023 for a development of 196 residential units (Class C3), the provision of community space (Class E, F1 and F2) and public open space, with selective demolition of existing buildings (ref: 22/02737/F).

Local information

  • Bristol Zoo is located within the Clifton & Hotwells Conservation Area, between the 450 acre green expanse of The Downs to the north and the historic Listed Buildings of Clifton College to the south. Clifton is Bristol's most established and affluent suburb. The local area is characterised by impressive Georgian and Victorian architecture and the site benefits from close proximity to the wide range of local amenities, independent shops, bars and restaurants.

Additional information

  • Following its relocation to a 136 acre Conservation Zoo on the outskirts of the city, Bristol Zoological Society is now undergoing a two-stage process to dispose of its Clifton sites. Having concluding the first phase, being the sale of the West Car Park, Phase 2 - the sale of the main site - will complete this process. The sale completion is subject to Bristol Zoological Society's leaseback of the site. The Society will continue to have operational activities on part of the site with some animals, including the gorillas, remaining on site until Vacant Possession (May 2025).