Property description
This apartment is ideal for those looking for a city centre residence that retains all its Georgian period features. Convenient proximity for all the cultural delights that the Roman City of Bath has to offer and with the Royal Crescent and Royal Victoria Park just a short walk away.
Description
This grade II listed Palladian style Georgian townhouse dates from the early 1800's. Now divided into apartments it provides grand spacious accommodation within walking distance of Bath city centre.As you approach this property you notice the signature sash window surround, decorative neo-classical stone frieze on ornate stone brackets atop regency style columns, used to signify the 'piano nobile' when this was once a grand single residence.Once inside you enter into a light open stairwell with winding iron balustrade stairs to all floors. To the first floor we enter through large wooden panelled door into the entrance hallway of the apartment. You will notice a decorative small 2-pane stained glass sash window which creates a pretty feature as daylight streams in from the outside. Stripped wooden flooring throughout the hallway leads to both bedrooms, bathroom and the centrepiece lounge room. Entering the lounge you can appreciate how this room was part of the 'piano nobile' or noble/principal floor of a large building. With 4m high ceiling bringing the benefit of morning sunlight streaming in through the near floor to ceiling 2-pane sash windows. Eyes are drawn to the centrepiece of this room with the large marble surround and mantle cast iron fireplace taking centre stage. Currently used as a gas fire but easily adapted back to being an open fire. Stripped wood floors, deep skirting boards and decorative detail cornice and ceiling all accentuate the Georgian period feel to this room.The lounge provides a doorway to the kitchen again with a tall sash window to the front aspect. Here you will find a range of modern units with induction hob, space for fridge freezer and built in appliances. A compact but practical and easily maintained space.The hallway provides access to both bedrooms with these having a rear aspect to the property. The master bedroom contains another feature fireplace with marble surround. This is an open fire although currently rarely used. You will again find a large sash window which provides lovely views across the golf course and those evening sunsets in the west. The second bedroom is smaller in size but still ample for a single bed and desk or storage area, again this room provides beautiful views through the sash window.The bathroom is compact but provides what it needs to in a low level WC, wash basin and mains powered shower over the built-in bath. Modern fittings throughout and sympathetically tiled with chrome heated towel rail.
Location
This apartment is ideally situated at the end of a no through road and being first floor provides lovely views across parkland and the cityscape. Park Street is located on the lower northern slopes of the City of Bath. This area of the city is particularly popular because of its close proximity to shops, restaurants, galleries and with the famous attractions of The Royal Crescent and the wide open parkland in Royal Victoria Park nearby. There are a number of schools within easy walking and driving distance, namely St. Stephens C of E Primary School, The Royal High Junior School, Royal Bath High School, Kingswood Preparatory School and Bath School of Art & Design. Local leisure facilities include The Approach Golf Course, Lansdown Tennis & Squash Club, Fitness First and of course Royal Victoria Park with its vast children's play area and skatepark. For those looking for culinary delights there are the nearby gastro pubs The Chequers and The Marlborough Tavern with a further short walk bringing you to the restaurants lining George Street with The Porter, The Stable and Loch Fyne to name just a few.
Communal Entrance Hallway
The open well wrought iron balustrade staircase winds round to take you to the entrance landing of the apartment.
Entrance Hallway - 23' 0'' x 3' 5'' (7.02m x 1.05m)
The stripped wooden floored hallway runs the length of the apartment and provides doors to all rooms. Wall mounted intercom control and radiator. Small stained glass sash window allowing outside light in.
Lounge - 18' 1'' x 13' 3'' (5.50m x 4.05m)
Impressive 4m high ceiling with ornate cornice and ceiling detailing. Two almost floor to ceiling 2-pane recessed wooden sash windows with external wrought iron window guards and internal wooden shutters. Gas fire with large marble surround, brackets, mantle and hearth. Wrought iron fire basket and hood with tiled side panels. Solid stripped and varnished wooden floor. Deep skirting boards and door architrave. Picture rail and alcoves which house handmade wooden shelving and cupboards. Wooden door with fanlight to hallway and door to kitchen. Centrally situated single pendant light and power points to walls.
Kitchen - 10' 0'' x 6' 7'' (3.06m x 2.00m) width narrows to 1.09m
Modern wall and base units with laminate worktop. Wall mounted extractor above built-in Bosch induction hob and oven. Built-in stainless steel single sink/drainer with mixer tap. Integrated Hotpoint Washer/Dryer. Ceramic tiled floor and part tiled walls. Space for fridge/freezer. Floor to ceiling two-pane sash window with internal wooden shutters to front aspect.
Master Bedroom - 16' 3'' x 12' 4'' (4.96m x 3.75m)
Large wooden 9/6-pane sash window with internal shutters to rear aspect offering views across to the golf course and Victoria Park. Feature open cast iron fireplace with marble surround, mantle, bracket and hearth. Carpeted and with wall mounted modern vertical radiator. Ceiling with ornate cornice and ceiling detailing.
Bedroom Two - 11' 4'' x 10' 9'' (3.46m x 3.28m) width narrows to 2.18m
Wooden 6/6-pane sash window with internal shutters to rear aspect offering views across to the golf course and Victoria Park. Feature open fireplace with wooden moulded surround, mantle, tiled hearth and cast iron fireplace. Carpeted and with wall mounted modern vertical radiator.
Bathroom - 6' 4'' x 6' 1'' (1.92m x 1.85m)
Limestone tiled floor with underfloor heating. Ceramic tiled walls with mosaic border detail. Mains power shower over jacuzzi bath with wash basin and single mixer tap on cabinet. Chrome wall mounted heated towel rail. Extractor.
Externally
Parking
The owners currently hold 2 residents parking permits for the parking bays directly outside of the property. They have commented that they 'never have an issue with parking spaces'.
Broadband
Standard broadband: Up to 17Mb (estimated speed: 12Mb) - Fibre optic broadband: Up to 76Mb - *data provided by uSwitch
Stamp Duty
Old stamp duty cost - £13,500.00 - New stamp duty cost - £12,500.00 - You save£1,000.00
Commuting
Bath Spa station is a 2000m walk from the property and what nicer walk would see you take in The Royal Crescent, The Circus and The Roman Baths on the way to and from the station. There are excellent rail connections from Bath Spa with a journey to London Paddington taking approximately 90 minutes. An overdue overhaul of the rail service is soon expected to slash journey times to the West Country from London. The electrification of the train line from London to Bath will mean that diesel trains can be replaced with longer, more comfortable, electric trains. Rail company Great Western has also promised commuters 20% more seats, more legroom and more tables.The changes will bring the West Country even closer to the capital, making it possible to retain a London career whilst enjoying lower property prices and higher quality of life in some of the most beautiful parts of the UK. In 2016 the journey time from London to Bristol will drop from 100 minutes to 78 minutes. In 2017, the journey from London to Bath will fall to just over an hour.For those with a driving commute Junction 18 of the M4 is about 9 miles away to the north giving access, to London, Bristol, Cardiff and, via the M5, to the Midlands and South Wales.
Distances
St. James's Square -200m - Royal Victoria Park - 500m - The Royal Crescent - 500m - The Circus - 800m - Milsom Street - 1000m - Bath Abbey - 1500m - Thermae Bath Spa - 1500m - The Roman Baths - 1500m
Viewings
This property is marketed by TYNINGS Ltd as a sole agent and viewings are strictly by appointment only. All viewings are accompanied and by prior arrangement. Please contact Ben to arrange a viewing.
Disclaimer
TYNINGS, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning; building regulation or other consents and TYNINGS have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Property Features :
- City Location
- Georgian Period Features
- Ideal for Commuters
- Permit Parking