Essence, Redland - New Property Development

Steeped in history
Recognised as Bristol's Bohemian quarter, Montpelier, like its French namesake, has an artistic and diverse vibe amidst what is one of the oldest suburbs in Bristol with its mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture.

It was the Victorians that changed the face of semi-rural Montpelier as the urban sprawl of Bristol took hold and the area became more densely populated and the intricate road system that we see now was introduced. Architectural gems on the Cheltenham Road include Colston's Girls' School, a Jacobean mansion built in 1891, whilst the landmark Cheltenham Road Viaduct, known as The Arches, was constructed in 1874 to carry the Clifton Extension line between Montpelier and Redland stations.

Rennison's Baths were first laid out in 1765 and used the waters of the nearby Cutlers Mills Brook. The baths were 400 ft in diameter and included a coffee house, bowling green, tea gardens and an inn as extra attractions. It is this pub, The Old England that is the only part of this complex that survives today, but the baths gave great notoriety to the area in their time.

Despite the changes over the years, the suburb retains its interesting character and Essence falls within the Conservation Area.

The essence of shopping...
With its Bohemian tag comes a host of trendy bars, historic pubs, street cafés, restaurants and independent shops that attract people from across the city.

With the main Cheltenham Road leading directly to the heart of the city centre, residents are never far from the action in Bristol and its popular harbour, which plays host to numerous bars and restaurants. The shopping in Bristol is first class with a choice of shopping centres, numerous restaurants, cafés, bars and also a cinema in the city centre.

The essence of culture...
If you enjoy passing your time in museums and art galleries, Bristol has a wealth of heritage including The British Empire and Commonwealth Museum bringing more than 500 years of history to life. The City Museum and Art Gallery houses an outstanding collection of art, archaeology, geology and natural history, whilst the ss Great Britain harks back to the city's naval past.

The essence of connections...
Montpelier is an ideal base for those working in central Bristol, as it is just ten minutes from the city by train from nearby Montpelier station. Bristol Temple Meads train station offers services to London in just one hour and 30 minutes, while Bath is just over 10 minutes away. Road links are also excellent with the A38, M32, M4 and M5 motorways all nearby.

The £500 million expansion of the Broadmead Centre will include a new Harvey Nichols, House of Frazer and John Lewis department stores as well as a host of other amenities due to complete in 2008.

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