Batheaston Villa 172 Bailbrook Lane, BATH BA1 7AA

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1 Batheaston Villa 172 Bailbrook Lane, BATH BA1 7AA Guide Price: 1,650,000

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3 Introduction A truly magnificent Grade II Listed villa built in the mid 1760s of impressive proportions and wonderful charm carefully retaining all the characteristics and splendour of its fascinating history. Meticulously restored by its current owners over the last 20 years, Batheaston Villa faces South and stands in lovely gardens of 1.22 acres (approximately) and offers wonderful, romantic and particularly lightfilled accommodation arranged over 3 floors enjoying outstanding views across Bathampton Meadows to the beginnings of the Avon Valley. The accommodation in brief comprises: superb reception hall with grand staircase rising to upper floors. Beautiful bow shaped drawing room, elegant sitting room, library with original bookcases, kitchen/breakfast room with AGA and French windows leading into garden, utility room and cloakroom. Spacious first floor landing with 4 good sized double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 en suite), dressing room/study/nursery. Second floor currently arranged as a substantial SEPARATE APARTMENT and comprises 2/3 further double bedrooms, sitting room with French windows leading onto bow shaped decked balcony, again enjoying the stunning Avon Valley views, kitchen and bathroom. Incredible number of charming original features including great studded front door, distinctive fireplaces in nearly every room, working shutters (some mirrored), limestone & wooden floorings, ceiling cornices, detailed architraves and deep skirting boards. Useful extensive cellarage. Ample driveway parking. 7 bedrooms (including self contained 2 nd floor), 3 bathrooms (1 en suite) & potential for further en suite from bedroom 2 (currently bedroom 4) Stunning reception hallway & staircase, 4 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room. Large cellar. Abundance of original features throughout the property Self contained 2/3 bedroom 2 nd floor apartment. Wonderful wooded grounds including former kitchen garden and temple/rotunda. Ample driveway parking. Bath City Centre and station only 15 minutes drive. Easy access to M4 and to the South. Gross internal area excluding cellar 5332 sq ft/ 495 sq m. Location Batheaston Villa is part of the ancient area of Bailbrook and lies within Bath City boundaries. The village of Batheaston is about three-quarters of a mile to the east, supplying all daily needs. Bath is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its Roman Baths and grand Georgian buildings. Bath International Music Festival is of world renown and its Literary Festival and Mozart and Jazz Festivals go from strength to strength. There are excellent schools and two very highly rated universities, Bath University offering world class sports training. There is also the famous Bath Rugby Club. Bath has always been a destination for wonderful shopping and entertainment with the outstanding Theatre Royal previewing London plays and shows. Batheaston Villa is excellently placed to take advantage of the first rate communications from the city. From Bath railway station there are high speed trains twice an hour to London (90 mins, becoming quicker with the electrification currently in hand) and the West Country. The Villa is the right side of the city for the M4 motorway (15 mins). There is a frequent bus service to the city and easy access to the Kennet and Avon canal for walks and cycling to Bath and Bristol.

4 Outside Batheaston Villa is approached through a pair of elegant bespoke wrought iron gates onto a gravelled driveway providing ample parking for numerous vehicles. The gardens are a notable feature of the Villa and again, are steeped in history with a magnificent Oriental Plane Tree forming the centerpiece of what would have been the original driveway. To the West is a beautiful Lime Tree along with Horse Chestnut and an avenue of Yews. A further woodland area leads to a Temple/Rotunda, original Ice House; former kitchen garden with orchard and derelict greenhouse (potential plot subject to the necessary planning consents). Pedestrian access to Bailbrook Lane. Formal lawned gardens comprising upper lawned area with paved dining/sun terrace accessed from the kitchen/breakfast room. Further terraced lawned areas with a wide variety of ornamental shrubs, bushes and trees. Georgian cascade which used to be naturally fed off Little Solsbury Hill (now pumped). Services We are advised that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are supplied to the property. Useful Local Information Website Bath & North East Somerset Council Website including schools, council tax etc Energy Performance Certificate Not required for Grade II Listed properties. Directions Leave the centre of Bath along the A4 London Road. Continue straight ahead at the roundabout (signed local traffic) with the Batheaston by-pass underneath, continue past Bailbrook House (Hotel) and go past the turning on the right towards the tollbridge and Bathampton and take the next turning on the left into Bailbrook Lane. Follow the lane up about 100 yards and the driveway to the property will be seen on the left hand side.

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11 Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. License number APPOINTMENTS TO VIEW AND ALL NEGOTIATIONS MUST BE CONDUCTED THROUGH THE AGENTS. These particulars do not constitute, nor constitute any part of, any offer or contract and all statements made herein are made without responsibility on the part of Pritchards or the Vendor. Any intending purchaser should satisfy themselves as to their correctness. The Vendor does not make nor give, and neither Pritchards nor any person on their employment has any authority to make or give, any representation or warranty in relation to this property. These particulars are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through the agents above. REF 77/jb/DRAFT