Buying the Site

The plot is enclosed by back gardens on three sides. However, running along the West end there is a footpath called Clifton Avenue. It is a busy pedestrian route connecting Severn and Clifton Roads. The Stables was always an interesting visual interruption along the way; the yard filled with dismantled fireplaces and agricultural implements including an old wooden wheeled cart.

The site was nearly bought twice before our offer was finally accepted in April 2000. The previous sale contracts fell through each time, possibly due to difficulty arranging mortgage finance or perhaps because the purchasors just got cold feet.

The site was sold with a current outline planning approval to demolish the existing buildings and construct a single detached bungalow.