Church Street, Bathford, Bath, Somerset, BA1

A substantial Neo-Classical style principal house centred in this pretty historic village close to Bath

Description

D’Oro House was built in recent years in a prominent tranquil location opposite the historic Romanesque village Church of St Swithun. Constructed with the finest locally sourced stone and materials under architect supervision, and using local experts, care has been taken to create an authentic traditional style property in keeping with the essence of the locality. From the second you enter the property (through the reclaimed and restored wrought iron gates) you cannot fail to be impressed by the attention to detail which continues throughout and includes, fine detailed architraves and cornices, door heights and room proportions, marble fireplaces, stone tiled and solid wood floors, with the centre piece being the commissioned curved stone cantilevered staircase in the reception hall. The scale of the property is exceptional, and the proportions are superb with over 6,000 sq ft elegantly arranged over three floors. The solid construction of this home and flexible use of the space can be tailored to most lifestyle trends and requirements for generations to come.

Outside

The property is set behind a Grade 11 Listed period stone wall and accessed via a pair of ornate reclaimed wrought iron gates that lead to a generous parking area for several vehicles. There is a detached ‘coach house style’ double garage with a separate garden store and WC.

To the rear of the property is the most attractive formal landscaped garden secluded with high beach hedging, pleached trees and stone walls. The well stocked garden faces south-west and has been designed to complement and continue the symmetry of the property with seating areas, water features, a level lawn bordered with topiary hedging and connecting to the house with a large, raised stone terrace creating a perfect summer entertaining and recreation space. There is a further ‘breakfast’ terrace from the kitchen and a detached greenhouse. The garden also has a discreet rear pedestrian access.

Location

Bathford is a village and civil parish 3 miles east of Bath. The village sits on the slopes of Bathford Hill and dates back to Roman times when this was mainly an agricultural area. The village is very picturesque with cobbled pavements, cottages and fine period houses enjoying distant views to the green hills surrounding Bath. The village has a thriving community that includes running the local shop and café. There is also a pub, village school and playing field. More comprehensive shopping, leisure and cultural pursuits can be found and enjoyed 3 miles west in the historical Georgian City of Bath. Bath boasts world-class sporting facilities at Bath University it is also home to Bath Rugby ground. The Theatre Royal and Ustinov Theatre regularly perform plays bound for the West End and the city is well known for its literary and music festivals, art galleries and museums. Bath has a flourishing café and restaurant scene, including award winning coffee shops and Michelin star establishments. Bath has 2 Universities and many excellent schools including Prior Park College, King Edward’s School, Monkton, The Royal High School for Girls and Kingswood School

Square Footage: 6,287 sq ft



Directions

Bath has swift access to London and Bristol via the M4 J18 and a regular high speed train service from Bath Spa Station to London Paddington (90 minutes). Bristol International Airport is approximately 20 miles.