In 1833 the foundations of St Matthew's church were laid and the church was built in two years to a design by Thomas Rickman and finished in 1835. It is a standing testament to the man at the time and the builders of the period and indeed to the parishioners of today who keep it well maintained. My Client is purchasing a much newer house that overlooks this church and I suspect though significantly, very vary significantly smaller it still took quite a long time to build, but that's the way of the world. Machines should be quicker, but perhaps nowadays men take longer! Whatever, the house I saw today was largely in good condition and nicely finished. There are one or two slight breaches, for example there are no ventilators to any of the windows which is a shame, particularly as the windows are well made. Of course obscure glass has been fitted to the bathroom window, as per the building regulations, but if the upper pain was replaced with clear, then it would open up and enliven the aspect from the bathroom considerably and privacy from the prying eyes of the parishioners could be avoided by Venetian blinds or net curtains. Glazed one-way panels in the front door would also lighten the hallway. The house has parking which is of benefit but at last the burghers of Cotham and Kingsdown have got their heads together and agreed to residents parking, so parking there is now a doddle; why didn't they think that five years ago? I like this house and as new houses go it has a lot to be going for it…   more »