Property description
AGENTS NOTES Nestled on the lower slopes of Solsbury Hill and enjoying breathtaking panoramic views over the Avon to Browns Folly & Bathampton, this 1048sqft three bedroom 1930s semi detached family home also has well tended south facing gardens and a two car rear driveway. Improved in the last few years with double glazing and gas central heating, the property could benefit from some further upgrading to reach top potential but there is enormous scope for someone to create their perfect abode by exercising some practical skills. Orthodox original layout of two receptions and kitchen downstairs. Three bedrooms (two generous doubles and a single) plus bathroom on the first floor. Rear & side lean tos with W.C. Two car rear drive and 74ft x 23ft front gardens. No onward chain. Sole Agents.
We have on file at our offices a selection of current quotes for refurbishment works - please ask if you would like information on these.
Historical Notes - Batheaston Villa on Bailbrook Lane has a significant place in Bath society history. This large 18th century house, owned later by Sir John and Lady Miller, was famous for Lady Miller's weekly poetry contests in the 1770's (mentioned disparagingly in Horace Walpole's letters and attended by celebrities including Bath poet Christopher Anstey, the Duchess of Northumberland, the second Viscount Palmerston and Lord Carlisle). The custom was to offer an original verse to an Italian antique vase (excavated at Frascati in 1759). Lady Miller, the 'High Priestess', then crowned the winner with myrtle.
PORCH Double glazed front door.
ENTRANCE HALL Part glazed side lit panelled internal door, double radiator, stairs to first floor.
SITTING ROOM Double glazed front bay window, double radiator.
DINING ROOM Double glazed rear window, double radiator, tiled fireplace with surround.
KITCHEN Double glazed side window, double glazed side door, part glazed rear door, base and wall units with inset sink/drainer and inset electric hob, plumbing for washing machine, understairs larder cupboard with meters and double glazed side window.
REAR LEAN TO Light & power.
WC Low level W.C.
SIDE LEAN TO Doors to front and rear, boiler cupboard with wall mounted Baxi Solo gas boiler.
LANDING Double glazed side window, overstairs cupboard, loft access.
BEDROOM 1 Double glazed rear window, double radiator, tiled fireplace.
BEDROOM 2 Double glazed bay front window, radiator, tiled fireplace, fitted wardrobes.
BEDROOM 3 Double glazed front window, double radiator.
BATHROOM Double glazed rear window, radiator, panelled bath with electric shower over, pedestal basin, low level W.C, part tiled walls.
REAR PARKING 21ft x 17ft gravelled rear driveway with fences, walls and flowerbeds to sides. Patio with tap and shed.
FRONT GARDENS 74ft x 23ft min - south facing
Steps from road to front leading to lawns and greenhouse area. Terraced flowerbeds with mature shrubs, further lawned terrace and patio adjacent to property. Fences and hedges to sides.