Many years ago I suspect woods covered the slopes of Clifton that led down to the harbour which is probably why the area is now known as Cliftonwood and that is where I happened to be today. I was looking at a mid-terraced pavement edged house that I was expecting to be in better condition than I found it, so to a point, I was slightly disappointed. The roof was sound as was the lead work there, but past leaks of the front parapet gutter had allowed wall plaster at first floor level to become damp and perished, so it needs hacking off renewing. The front elevation is all a bit drab; it needs smartening. The ashlar all needs very careful repair and restoration, the job of a skilled stonemason, not Bob the Builder. The two windows also need some renovation after which the house will then look smart again. The rear elevation needs redecorating but that is about all. I was disappointed with the bathroom and its window that probably also needs replacing. The house however is in a convenient location and it has a pleasant garden, but it does need some money spending on it after which one can wander down through the woods and enjoy the amenities of the harbour...   more »