A substantial Grade II listed semi detached house arranged over 5 floors occupying one of Clifton's most prestigious addresses. Additional cottage - Tellisford Cottage Tellisford House is set in one of Clifton's most prestigious positions overlooking the Downs and the Promenade. The property was constructed circa 1837/1857 and has been described in architectural books as being Frantic Jacobean. The property was built by William Baker and architect Henry Goodridge. The little fountain opposite (by George and Henry Goodwin) with its gothic style and dates back to 1861 and completes the picture of the style of architecture in Clifton Down. The property was built for the Gouldsmith family from Tellisford in Wiltshire and the current family are the fourth owners who have been in residence for 51 years. The property has retained several original features. There are many ceilings with prominent plaster details in the main reception rooms and hallways, fireplaces, skirting boards, working shutters, tessellated floors and an exceptionally impressive staircase leading to the upper floors
