Downend is a quiet suburb 7 miles from Bristol city centre. It is Popular with commuters, as Junction 19 (the M4), A41774 Avon Ring Road, and the M32 are all readily accessible. The area is renowned for good schooling and attracts many young families, offering a stock of good quality family homes, from the 1950’s to modern developments. Downend and its more recently constructed neighbour Emersons Green are sought after districts for those seeking a long term family home, or a first time purchase. Nearby Frenchay village, with its lovely Common and Church, offers wooded walks into Vassals Park, and Snuff Mills, and a choice of character cottages, detached executive homes, modern flats and apartments. With a range of shops, restaurants, pubs, and amenities at Downend centre, there are more comprehensive supermarkets and shops in nearby Emersons Green. With a whole host of leisure and sporting facilities either locally or in the adjoining areas Downend really is well placed for the modern family and those who require good motorway access.