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‘Landmark’ tower goes up for sale
A towering landmark that has graced the Bristol skyline for half a century is on the market with an asking price of more than £16m.
Clifton Heights on Triangle West was controversial when it was built as Bristol’s second skyscraper from 1962 to 1965 due to its proximity to 18th century Clifton and its hilltop setting.
The estate agents handling the sale envisage the building and its 60-metre tower being transformed into private flats, a luxury hotel or being kept as offices.
Clifton Heights and its 12-storey tower has dominated this corner of the Bristol skyline for more than 50 years
Listed by Hartnell Taylor Cook, the sale is being handled in partnership with Griffiths Eccles.
Initial assessments subject to planning permission suggest the building could be converted into 119 apartments, 261 student studios or a 238-bed hotel.
Clifton Heights also offers retail and leisure space on the ground floor. Currently, the ground floor is the home to the Brass Pig bar and Forbidden Planet shop, which was damaged by a fire in December 2023.
The 1960s landmark tower is on market for over £16m
Ian Lambert, investment partner at Hartnell Taylor Cook, said: “Clifton Heights is an iconic building that has been a cornerstone of Bristol’s skyline for decades.
“The opportunity to redevelop it is a rare one in a city that’s thriving with a young and dynamic population. We’re excited to see where this landmark building goes next.”
All photos: Milan Perera
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