Christchurch Studios, 38 Portland Street, Bristol, Clifton, BS8 4JB

Summary

The property comprises a 4.5 storey stone building benefitting from access via both Portland and Gloucester Street respectively albeit the main access is provided from Portland Street. The property is designated as Grade II Listed as part of Carter’s Buildings and Carter’s Warehouse (List Entry Number: 1202450) and sits within the Clifton Conservation Area. The property is currently used by the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School for teaching and commercial use as a recording studio. The property was fitted out as a double height drama and recording studio in the 1980’s by the BBC and includes a dead room, control room and various production and post-production suites and offices to the upper floors. Due to it’s current use a number of areas have extensive sound-proofing. The property also extends into the basement with a number of rooms that are currently used for storage. The remainder of the internal floorspace is utilised as teaching, studio and ancillary storage space including a ground floor kitchen and break out space for students. The upper floors provide additional office, studio and storage space for the current use with a number of rooms providing impressive views across Clifton. Externally, the building fronts onto Portland Street and benefits from two off-street car parking spaces almost directly opposite to the main entrance. There is also space for cycle and refuse storage. Neighbouring the property immediately on either side are shared courtyard spaces with the adjoining residential properties. The existing basement fire escape routes lead up into the courtyards which are informally maintained collectively by the neighbouring residents.

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