When we bought our Bristol flat, within sight of Temple Meads - it solved an immediate problem: a non-driver needing to travel between Sussex, Hertfordshire and Bristol. When a parent moved into a carehome, it meant trips to Bristol were stressfree and visits could be met pretty easily even without a car (Train from Eastbourne, tube to Paddington, Train to Bath, Bus to Saltford, Parental visit, Bus to Bristol).
What I particularly fell in love with the first time I came to see the showflat was the glass curtain walls which give an all-round view. Even better when the flat we had to buy as there were few left, was on the 10th Floor. The view is superb. When the BBB came to view it, he was similarly minded and wasn't sure why I'd waited for him to see it before making an offer.
It's really energy effcient - rarely needs the heating on until November and it's usually off again by March and we can leave it alone for a few weeks and, generally speaking, it's unchanged when we return.
There is one downside - sunny summers.
Today another heatwave is about to peak and, without any form of aircon, in an hour or so it'll become unbearable as the sun swings around.
We have a plan, though, we wandered to Temple Churchyard a few days ago and had a brief visit inside the church. The gardens there are beautifully shaded and there's seating. We need to take a few more film photographs so in a bit we'll amble around there making the most of the shade from street trees and try and keep sane for a bit.
What's that you say? Is there beer near there? What do you think?
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