ONE of the oldest block of terraced houses in Bristol is to get a new lease of life. The houses were built more than 250 years ago and come with one of the very best views in the city centre.

Developers have been granted planning permission to turn six houses on the iconic Redcliffe Parade West into up-market city centre flats.

The terrace of brightly coloured houses are perched on a hill over-looking the Floating Harbour and come with one of the best views in the city. They sit opposite the River Station restaurant and are part of an area which is fast becoming one of the most sought after locations in Bristol city centre.

The transformation of the nearby General Hospital into luxury flats and the arrival of the Michelin starred Casamia restaurant has seen Redcliffe become a highly desirable place to buy property.

The nearby Wapping Wharf development is also bringing even more flats, houses and shops to the Harbourside area.

The developers have revealed that they have been given planning permission from Bristol City Council to renovate the six town houses.

Change Real Estate is part of a joint venture with the Cannon Family Office. The firm said it has been given permission by city council planners to restore 3 – 8 Redcliffe Parade West and to develop 30 residential dwellings.

The six grade II-listed town houses date back to 1768 and were most recently used as offices.

Plans include a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments along with car parking and communal facilities for residents.

Work is now expected to start on site by the end of March 2016.

Alec French Architects has been working with Change Real Estate in the design of the refurbishment. The planning process was overseen by property firm Bilfinger GVA.

Change Retail Estate is a private company founded by Ron Persaud and Jonathan Bloomer which specialises in complicated sites where there may be lots of different owners or a history of failed applications.

Ron Persaud, director of Change Real Estate, said: “By restoring this distinctive terrace to its original residential use we will protect both the property and its future.

“The refurbishment will deliver a high quality and sustainable residential scheme, contributing positively to the area, complementing and enhancing the setting of the terrace.”

The developer is involved in a major scheme to transform a derelict part of Redcliffe which is being called Redcliff Quarter.

The first phase of the scheme will include 128 flats and three or four shops at 25 Redcliff Street, 14 and 14a St Thomas Street.

Work to start clearing the 0.8 acre site, which is close to Bristol Bridge, will start in the summer, with construction planned to start in the autumn.