Beautiful Bath stone house for eight set over four floors A large living dining area with French doors to the garden Two separate seating areas in the walled garden Formal eight seater dining room Contemporary kitchen with granite work tops Five minutes from the Bath Skyline walk
Beautifully furnished, this warm, inviting, picture perfect Bath stone house, has spacious accommodation set over four floors with lovely period detailing on every level. Throughout the Ground floor are high ceilings with smart cornicing, deep shuttered window bays with pretty window boxes and ornate decorative fireplaces. A Living room on this floor has a comfortable two seater leather sofa along with two cosy armchairs and an occasional chair. A large TV swings out from the alcoves placed either side of the fireplace. Across the hall is a formal elegant French style dining room to seat eight. A grand table, dressy chairs and a long elegant console with shelving give this room a sense of occasion.
Downstairs is a marvellous gathering space with a large, handsome, open plan Kitchen leading to a beautiful and atmospheric oak beamed Living and Dining area with French doors leading you out to the garden. A spacious Lobby tiled in smooth travertine, has a well organised utility on one side and a smart fitted oak kitchen with black granite tops on the other. These areas have under floor heating, creating a warm and inviting environment. The fitted utility has excellent facilities including a deep sink set into the worktop, lots of neat storage, a large fridge and separate freezer, a washing machine, a separate dryer and other domestic items.
The contemporary fitted Kitchen has oak units with rich black granite worktops and features the original cast-iron Range set within the deep stone fireplace with an oak mantle above. There is a five ring gas hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and plenty of top quality crockery and bakeware.
The Kitchen has steps down to a large Living and Dining area with windows onto the walled garden along the length of one wall, a double height sloping ceiling with oak beams and an evocative mix of Bath stone walls, wood floors and natural furnishings. The Living Room has a working 'coal effect' gas fire, fitted into the original fire-place which has deep alcoves on either side housing a TV with DVD, digital radio, and a selection of books and films.
In front is a vast comfortable cream `L` shaped sofa seating up to seven, a coffee table and a cosy armchair. The oak Dining table comfortably seats eight.
At the far end of this room, fitted neatly under the stairs, is a spacious, fully tiled, travertine cloak room with hand basin, WC and a separate shower.
Take a bottle of wine into the pretty walled garden lined with climbing wisteria, mature shrubs and listen to the wind in the trees. Enjoy Al Fresco dining at either an outdoor table with chairs to seat six or further down is a hidden loggia with a outdoor table and chairs for four.
The stylish Bedrooms on the First and Second floors are gorgeously decorated and charming. They all have original decorative fireplaces, large sash windows and sweeping views over the vale with tremendous trees, rolling green hillside, pretty gardens and an array of Bath stone houses in the distance.
The First floor has two bedrooms. The First bedroom is a Double room with a King size bed, fitted wardrobe and an alcove with fitted drawers and a mirror over. In the corner is a travertine tiled, contemporary wet room, neatly housing a hand basin, WC and shower over a fitted duck-board. Across the landing is the Second bedroom, with sweet wooden bunk-beds best suited for children or the young at heart. A fitted cupboard and shelving provides storage.
On this floor also, is a very spacious contemporary Bathroom tiled throughout in smooth travertine. It has a large, deep bath tub with a floor standing tap and a hand held shower attachment, a large hand basin and a WC.
The Second floor has a spacious Double room with a Double bed, a fitted wardrobe and a chest of drawers. In the corner of this room is again, a travertine tiled contemporary wet room, neatly housing a hand basin, WC and shower over a fitted duckboard.
The landing between the bedrooms has a pretty desk and chair, with tranquil green vistas to gaze out at in front of the house. A crisp blue Twin bedroom across the landing has two Single Zip & Link beds that by arrangement, can be repositioned and reconnected to make a comfortable Super King-size bed. In this room is a fitted wardrobe, a chest of drawers and neatly housed in the wall alcove, is a stylish walnut mounted hand basin with a mirror over.
The Bath Spa Train and The Bath Bus and coach stations are a ten minute walk away.
