Property description
Bath is a vibrant and historic World Heritage city, renowned for its stunning Georgian architecture. Sydney Place, built in the first decade of the 19th century, is a wonderful example of the period.Ten years ago the present owners purchased the ground floor garden apartment at number 96. It has the unusual benefit in Bath of having the garden which is more often the property of a basement flat, say the owners. The house has the elegance of its era and enjoys a superb position overlooking Sydney Gardens and the Holburne Museum, the city‘s first public art gallery. The apartment is within easy, flat walking distance of the town centre with its wide range of excellent shops and restaurants. The arts are well represented with several theatres - the 18th century Theatre Royal attracting renowned directors. There are several art galleries and Bath hosts many literary, film and musical festivals. There are numerous clubs and societies. We enjoy the thriving bridge community in the area as well as the first class rugby played at the Recreation Ground, say the owners. The Kennet and Avon canal is a short stroll through Sydney Gardens so that you are away quickly from the city centre into a tranquil environment.On a practical level, Bath Spa station is an easy flat walk from the apartment with its links into London and the west country and the M4 is a short drive away.When we purchased the apartment it was somewhat tired, but in 2013 we carefully restored it to its former glory creating a home that has a pleasing combination of historical grace and stylish modern living, say the owners."The rooms all have the calming, classical Georgian symmetry. The drawing room has vast arched windows overlooking Sydney Gardens and have their original shutters, high ceilings with ornate, deep cornices and a period marble fire making it a very elegant room. The master bedroom continues in this vein with a high corniced ceiling and shutters. It has the advantage of not being overlooked but has a direct view of the garden with St Mary‘s church beyond.""The kitchen is furnished with high end German units with Miele appliances and Corian worktops. The central peninsular unit allows for informal eating and once again, there are views of the garden and church. It has also retained its original marble fireplace.""The garden is a delightful south facing traditional walled garden with three seating areas for al fresco dining." The owners will miss most of all the location of the apartment which, together with its many benefits, has given them a perfect lifestyle. They take away many happy memories.
Property Features :
- Well presented two bedroom ground floor apartment
- Drawing room
- Bespoke German kitchen
- Bathroom
- Cloakroom
- Private level walled garden
- Walking distance of the city centre
- EPC Rating: Exempt Grade I listed