A charming period cottage situated in the most idyllic country setting just north of the Georgian city of Bath.

Description

Tadwick Cottage is an attractive stone built detached country cottage with gardens approaching approx. half an acre overlooking the rolling hills and countryside beyond. This beautiful home enjoys an elevated position in this desirable and idyllic country hamlet. The accommodation comprises of a large sitting/dining room with open fireplaces and an inset wood burner. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of base, drawer and wall units complemented by wooden work surfaces, a feature electric Aga and stable door to the garden. Leading off both the kitchen and sitting room is a practical family room with tiled heated floor, storage and feature fireplace. There are twin stairs to the first floor with four bedrooms, a shower room and family bath/shower room. There are far reaching country views from most of the bedrooms.

Additionally, the property retains many fine period features to include exposed beams and stone walls, open fireplaces and wooden latch doors, all of which add to the charm of this delightful country cottage.

Outside
The property sits in gardens and grounds approaching half an acre. To the front is a hardstanding/parking area suitable for parking three vehicles and leads to a spacious single garage/workshop. Access is via a sliding and pedestrian door. There is gated access to the gardens from either side of the house as well as a five-bar wooden gate. There are seating areas leading off the house from the kitchen with patios and steps leading up to a further patio area and fire pit. At the top of the garden is a timber summerhouse, which enjoys an unspoilt view across the valley. There are lawn areas as well as deep flower beds and vegetable produce areas.

Location

Tadwick is situated approximately six miles north of Bath, just beyond the highly desirable Lansdown slopes and within easy reach of Larkhall Village. The hamlet is an idyllic rural location and has a wonderful community spirit. The village is approached from Bath either via Lansdown Road and the A420 or via the A4 London Road and the A46 dual carriageway.

The World Heritage City of Bath is on the doorstep and offers an array of chain and independent retail outlets, a fine selection of restaurants, cafes and wine bars and a number of well-respected cultural activities which include a world famous music and literary festival, the newly refurbished One Royal Crescent and Holburne Museums and many pre-London shows at The Theatre Royal. World class sporting facilities are available at Bath Rugby and Cricket Clubs and the nearby Bath Racecourse.

The market town of Marshfield is also within easy striking distance and offers a comprehensive selection of local amenities. A variety of excellent schools are within a ten minute drive which include Kingswood and The Royal High Schools, along with a well-respected local primary school in Marshfield.

Communications include a direct line to London Paddington, Bristol and South Wales from Bath Spa and Chippenham Railway Stations. The M4 Motorway is 6 miles north and Bristol Airport is 18 miles to the west.

Square Footage: 1,922 sq ft


Acreage: 0.43 Acres