Proof is in the property at Harbourside

Residents at Bristol’s premier waterside development have been so impressed when renting a property there they have ended up buying their own luxury apartment.

The sales have taken place at Crest Nicholson’s Harbourside development in the centre of Bristol where the range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments have made their mark on those looking for a suitable city centre property.

The attraction of living by the water next to the city’s floating harbour has helped persuade those who may have rented to buy.

And with numerous bars and restaurants such as Pizza Express, Bordeaux Quay and Living Room as well as the attractions of living in the vibrant city-centre right on the doorstep, Harbourside really offers the best of both worlds.

Sales and marketing manager at Harbourside, Susan Young said: “To have customers buy a property at the development having rented is a great endorsement. It goes to show that once people experience for themselves the location and quality of the properties they find it difficult to find something comparable.

“It’s all about a lifestyle choice and many people have decided to buy because they want to live close to the city centre as well as the water and enjoy all that it has to offer.”

Another draw is how easy it is to get about from Harbourside, with most amenities within walking distance. The water taxi has a designated stop at the Harbour Inlet which takes people into the city centre and Temple Meads train station and there are also numerous bus stops right on the development’s doorstep.

Susan continued: “A lot of properties have been sold to buyers who want the convenience of living in the vibrant city centre, and who were impressed, and often surprised, by the outstanding views not only of the floating harbour but countryside which surrounds the south of Bristol.”

The development has achieved a Building for Life gold standard from the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE), the Government’s advisor on architecture, urban space and public space and the Home Builders Federation (HBF).

Current availability includes two-bedroom properties from £275,000 and three-bedroom properties from £475,000.

The marketing suite on Cathedral Walk is open daily from 10am to 5pm.