3 bedroom cottage for sale

This handsome period cottage enjoys features of both the Georgian and Victorian eras, and has been magnificently extended to offer almost 1500 sq ft of stylish, versatile accommodation. Situated in a prime location on the coveted Bath side of town, the cottage enjoys a spacious corner plot with a rear garden of approx. 130', and is within walking distance of the pretty town centre and its host of amenities, as well as two sought after schools - Christchurch Primary School and St Laurence secondary school.

Completed in 2023, the accommodation has been stylishly transformed and extended by the current owners to a stunning standard. Oozing style and character throughout, featuring period fireplaces, Chesneys wood burning stove, new cast iron Victorian column radiators, double glazed Georgian style timber sash windows, Crittall style glazed doors, luxurious French Limestone floors, exposed dressed stone walls, and beautiful wood panelling. The ground floor includes a welcoming entrance porch opening into the hallway, and on into an impressive 25ft sitting room with 2 fireplaces and a wood burning stove, as well as a useful understairs storage cupboard. The sumptuous 29ft kitchen/dining room is flooded with natural light from two lantern style roof windows and large Crittall style French windows which open onto the pretty rear garden. The kitchen has a range of bespoke hand painted wall and base units, with solid wood worktops, Belfast sink, and appliances including Fisher and Paykel Stainless Steel Dual Fuel Range Cooker, Smeg Fridge and Bosch Silence Plus Dishwasher. The utility room offers an impressive range of fitted storage, another Belfast sink, newly installed Worcester combination boiler, lantern roof window, and private door opening onto the side of the cottage. An elegant shower room has been fitted with stylish Victorian style wc and wash hand basin, a double shower with Crittall doors, lantern roof window, and panelled walls. The ground floor is completed with a large room to the front, which can be utilised as a double bedroom, additional reception room, or a study.
On the first floor, a landing with panelled walls offers access to the newly insulated and part boarded loft space via a loft ladder. Off of the landing are two double bedrooms, one with two windows to the front and the other with a window to the rear and a charming character fireplace. The family bathroom has a bath with shower over, wc, basin with vanity unit storage and a useful storage cupboard.

Externally, a spacious corner plot offers a wide frontage, with beautiful mature gardens to the front and side, and driveway affording off street parking – a rarity on properties of this age. To the rear the property enjoys two garden spaces, divided by an excellent 12'1 x 12'1 outbuilding with power, light and drainage, the perfect space for an opulent home office or studio. The garden immediately to the rear is laid to lawn and hard standing, with well stocked borders and measures approx 20' x 20'. Finally, to the rear of the outbuilding is a long westerly facing garden laid primarily to lawn and enclosed by timber fencing, measuring approx. 100' x 20', with a Malvern Holt Apex shed and an additional timber garden shed.

The property is conveniently situated on the Bath side of Bradford on Avon both in the catchment area, and within walking distance of, St Laurence secondary school and Christchurch primary school. It offers easy access to the town centre with its many independent shops, high-end restaurants, popular public houses, library, swimming pool, playing fields and tennis courts, and there are two convenience shops just a stones-throw away for the everyday essentials. For children, Sladesbrook park, an allotment space, and a range of lovely open country walks can be found approximately 5 minutes away on foot, and the railway station which provides direct services to Bath, Bristol and London Waterloo is approximately 15 minutes away on foot. There is also a local bus services which picks up from just around the corner, offering access into the town centre and further afield, for those looking to commute outside of the town.

*Agent Note: There is a right of access across the back of the property for the neighbouring house and to the right hand side of the rear garden there is an access path again for a neighbouring property which could be screened off by erecting a fence if required.