Englishcombe, Bath, BA2

Chapel House is a handsome semi-detached home in an elevated position in the heart of the charming and picturesque village of Englishcombe. The façade is of random stone with Georgian style sash windows fronted with a paved terrace enclosed by attractive summer planting and wrought iron railings covered with climbing plants including roses and clematis. This beautifully scented terrace provides a lovely spot to sit out and look over the valley.

The stone porch leads into the entrance lobby and into the dining hall. This welcoming reception room then opens into the sitting room with a bay window looking out on the front terrace, beamed ceiling and a central wood burning stove. There is also a door down the winding stairs to the cellar, great for storage. The home office is a light and airy workspace with the added bonus of independent access from the side terrace. The L-shaped kitchen has a tall sloping ceiling plus windows and doors opening directly out into the garden. There is plenty of room for a dining table and is perfect for summer gatherings spilling out onto the dining terrace.

Up on the first floor, there are three charming double bedrooms, all with a pleasant aspect, either of the garden, or beyond of the countryside. The family bathroom is stylish and well appointed. The principal bedroom on the second floor benefits from the taller ceilings with exposed A-frame beams. As well as windows to the front there is a large roof light providing a view across the adjacent fields. This room is full of light and has an en-suite shower room.

Outside

Steps lead up to the attractive front terrace, which is a delightful entrance to Chapel House. There is a private gravelled parking space for two cars to the side of the house. A double gate opens into the side terrace which also provides a practical and neat storage area. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining terrace laid with smart stone paving. Two shallow levels of lawn wrap around it. The mellow Bath stone wall of the adjacent chapel provide a backdrop to the garden with planting beautifully designed to create an inviting space to entertain and relax. The lawn continues through a stone arch to a vegetable garden including fruit trees and a stunning herbaceous border. A summer house can be used as a second home office if one wishes.

Situation

Englishcombe Village is located 3.4 miles from Bath Spa Railway Station and the city centre, highly regarded locally for its beautiful position and stunning views this village is a much-desired location to live. Located within easy reach of some of the finest schooling Bath has to offer as well as excellent communication links with both Bath Spa Railway Station and Oldfield Park Station within a short drive of the house. Bath has some of the finest shopping and leisure facilities outside of London with a plethora of boutique shops and restaurants as well as two local theatres as well as two cinemas for one to enjoy.

Additional Information

Services: Mains connected water, electricity, and drainage. Oil fired boiler heating.
Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council. Council Tax Band E.