I’ll confess, I don’t know much about Bristol other than Jeremy Clarkson once commented that the city was so strong it had be nailed down to the earth. I also believe it’s a gateway city to the principalities of Cornwall and Devon, beyond which everyone drives a combine harvester to the shops and on the school run.
So what about the most expensive houses in Bristol? Are there any? Do rich people buy mansions in Bristol and make the city their home? The answer is yes, they do. In fact, many of the biggest houses in Bristol are far more expensive than in other cities like Sheffield, Liverpool and Leeds.
The most expensive area in Bristol is Clifton, close to Brunel’s famous suspension bridge. One of the most expensive roads in Bristol is Pembroke Road, and there’s also a road just outside the city called Cadbury Camp Lane which has some of the biggest and most expensive houses in the Bristol area.
If you are looking for an expensive house to buy in Bristol, then you will need to be a multi-millionaire with a few million pounds in the bank to buy one.
1. Canynge Road, Clifton, Bristol – £3,500,000
At over 8,800 square feet and with 7 bedrooms, this is the largest house in Bristol by a long shot. It is also the most expensive house on sale in Bristol and can be yours for £3.5 million. Not many people have that much cash lying in their bank account to buy a place like this, but if you did, how cool would it be to own an old stately home like this? Check out the cool home cinema and home gym in the garage conversion.
More details: Rupert Oliver
2. Avonwood, Sea Walls Road, Bristol – £2,950,000
If old stately homes are your thing, then this huge mansion for sale in Bristol might be what you’re looking for. Covering over 5,600 square feet, it has five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The bathrooms alone look like they are larger than my flat in London. You also get commanding views across the River Avon for good measure. In the basement you’ll find your own private cinema and Turkish steam room, which make the perfect places to relax after you’ve finished your Lording or Ladying for the day.
More details: Savills
3. Harvard House, Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol – £2,600,000
Set in the heart of one of Bristol’s most expensive and affluent areas, Harvard House is a bit of a throwback to the Victorian age. Inside, it has been modernised but kept a lot of that old-worldy charm with its simple decor. Although this Bristol mansion might be old, it still comes with 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms, so if you live here you know that you’ll be hosting the family Christmas forevermore.
More details: Savills
4. Cadbury Camp Lane, Clapton-in-Gordano, Bristol – £2,500,000
To the south of Bristol there lies a little village with a very unusual name: Clapton-in-Gordano. Within this village is a private lane called Cadbury Camp Lane, so called because it leads to Cadbury Camp, an iron-age fort. The lane also happens to be one of the most expensive roads in Bristol, with houses like this ultra-modern mansion on sale for £2.5m. It comes with floor-to-ceiling windows for expansive views across your huge estate.
More details: Savills
5. South Villa, Canynge Road, Clifton, Bristol – £2,000,000
This is a brand new townhouse built in the Victorian-style and one of the most expensive houses in Bristol. I thought it was a little too thin for my liking. Set across an incredible four floors, it has been beautifully decorated and styled. It’s the perfect townhouse for the successful family. The thing I like most about the family that currently lives here is that they are Manchester United supporters 😃
More details: Lloyds Williams
6. Upper Littleton, Winford, Bristol – £1,975,000
If the hustle and bustle of city-life is too much for you and you like things simple, cosy and rustic, then you could always buy a farm just outside Bristol. This farm is on the market for £1.975m. It looks super-cosy, but perhaps a little bit too old fashioned for my liking. Still, it’s bound to appeal to a lot of people.
More details: Knight Frank
7. West Park, Cadbury Camp Lane, Clapton-in-Gordano, Bristol – £1,995,000
Back to Cadbury Camp Lane with another classically architected new-build expensive property in Bristol. Spread over a massive 4,200 square feet (most normal family homes are around 1,500 square feet at the most), it comes with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It’s got a gorgeous, open-plan kitchen, living and dining area at the rear of the house which is perfect for entertaining and family dinners. Also, chcek out that entrance hall with the exposed oak beams and floor-to-ceiling windows. What an entrance! Such drama!
More details: Knight Frank
8. Richmond Park Road, Clifton, Bristol – £1,995,000
For this house we come back to high society in Bristol, based in one of the poshest areas in the city, Clifton. This house looks like it was made for lavish parties, big dinners and entertaining in general. Clearly, the current owners have got style, taste and a touch of sophistication about them. Check out the master en-suite bathroom in the photos along, its got a freaking Greek statue in it. In all my expensive house hunting, I’ve not seen a statue in the bathroom before.
More details: Rupert Oliver
9. Amberwell House, Rownham Hill, Leigh Wood, Bristol – £1,895,000
This modern, bright, and tastefully decorated mansion in West Bristol is one of the few properties in the area with an outdoor pool. The living space alone is nearly 5,000 square feet, which is easily enough to get lost in. You could be wondering around for days trying to find the rest of your family. That master bedroom looks like it’s bigger than most flats in London (and probably most houses, too). You’d probably need a small army of housekeepers just to keep the place clean and tidy.
More details: Rupert Oliver
10. Lansdown Place, Clifton, Bristol – £1,895,000
Oh look, we’re back in Clifton for this expensive house. As with the other expensive homes in Clifton, these owners look like they know a thing or two about entertaining with their modern classic interiors taking you back to a grand Victorian-age. Clearly the current owners are great lovers of art with some incredible pieces hanging on their walls.
More details: Rupert Oliver
11. Caledonia Place, Clifton – £1,895,000
More details: Richard Harding
12. Pembroke Road, Clifton, Bristol – £1,750,000
One of the largest houses in Bristol, this old mansion has a staggering 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. I’ve stayed in hotels that have fewer rooms than this family home. Still, even though it’s so large, the rooms don’t seem to be too sprawling and convey a more cosy, intimate atmosphere. A simple and tasteful decor on the inside means it’s just ripe for you to move in and stamp your own personality on a place like this.
More details: Knight Frank
13. Clevedon Road, Flax Bourton, Bristol – £1,750,000
This is one of the most interesting houses in Bristol with it’s two circular turrets giving the property a castle-like look. Inside, the decor is a little less dramatic, going for a simple, unassuming look with lots of white offset by natural wood. It has commanding views across the Bristol countryside, thanks to the first floor terrace and the turrets offer panoramic views when the weather is being its usual British self. Oh what I’d give to be able to set up my own home office at the top of one of those towers!
More details: Knight Frank
14. North Road, Leigh Woods, Bristol – £1,750,000
This is one of the more normal looking mansions in Bristol. It’s a townhouse set across four floors and has large, bright, modern rooms. With four beds and three bathrooms, it’s a perfect family home for millionaires.
More details: Sarah Clark Properties
15. Apsley Road, Clifton – £1,750,000
More details: Knight Frank
Which most expensive house in Bristol would you live in?
Did you find a favourite mansion for sale in Bristol? Somewhere that you could hang your hat and call your own? Let everyone know in the comments below!
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I recently read that in Bristol is probably the most popular university in the UK. As a result, I have taken a closer look at the, well, lesser-known city.
Now I understand why the houses there are more expensive compared to “better known” cities like Liverpool. It is the location. Bristol is a hilly port city, everything is close together here, labs, seminars, libraries, residential buildings, student pubs and clubs. You can get everywhere easily on foot. The motto there is “work hard, party hard” without being really stuffy, for example like Oxford. So it is obvious that the city of Bristol is very interesting especially for rich families. The adults can pursue their work in peace, while the children can study at a prestigious university. Well-known companies are in the city as well. And to whom Banksy says something, he suspects that the city is artistic.
And yes – personally I like Nr. 1 🙂