Dunsford Place, Bath, BA2

An attractive Grade II Listed townhouse dating from Circa 1820 in a terrace of 15, arranged over five floors with a wealth of fine features including highly decorative plasterwork, architraves, and other period features. Having undergone a comprehensive refurbishment within the last five years, the house now comprises a wonderful family home and a self-contained yet interconnecting basement flat. A private front lobby with decorative mosaic tiled floor, opens to an entrance hall with exposed Bath stone walls. The two ample double bedrooms are served by a luxurious bathroom. The rear bedroom has French doors out to a courtyard that connects to the main garden. The main ground floor hall has Bath stone flag floor with enclosed stairs to the lower and upper floors. At the rear is a study with cloakroom and access to a rear boot lobby. A front facing family room has fitted cabinets flanking a central fireplace and to the rear is a comprehensive laundry room with fitted cabinets, sink and plumbing for appliances, window seat and ornamental fireplace. The first floor is arranged as a principal reception room with feature marble fireplace and engineered oak floor continuing via Wedding doors to a bespoke fitted kitchen breakfast room. With Bosch appliances and granite tops, including a large island with inset ceramic hob there is a further ornamental fireplace. On the half landing to the upper floors a luxurious main bathroom with egg bath and wet area, a wash basin in a vanity unit and full tiling with a mirrored wall to the basin.

The primary bedroom on the second floor is a spacious double with a wall of fully fitted and illuminated wardrobes. These conceal a washstand and TV as well as hanging and drawers. Between the deep sash windows is a freestanding copper bathtub adding an extra touch of luxury and elevated views. A guest bedroom at the rear has a wash bowl on a stand to one corner and rear views. The top floor is found up a winding staircase and comprises two further bedrooms both with views to the northeast.

Outside

To the front is a gravelled garden with inset evergreen shrubs and steps down to the front courtyard with two vaults. The rear landscaped garden is walled with a lower terrace serving the basement. The main garden has well stocked flower and shrub beds and offers a paved terrace with a steppingstone path within a lawn, to the rear evening deck area. Beyond this lies a barked play area with children’s fun house and gated rear access.

Situation

Dunsford Place is an attractive terrace of Grade II Listed townhouses situated on the most sought-after lower slopes of Bathwick Hill. This address is popular as a walk down the hill leads on to the level and stunning Great Pulteney Street, then into the city centre as well as Bath Spa railway station. Also within a short distance are well regarded schools such as King Edwards and Prior Park College. A school bus from Bathwick Street travels to the schools in Lansdown on the northern slopes. A further benefit of Dunsford Place is it is within the catchment of Bathwick St Mary’s Primary School. The University of Bath is situated at the top of the hill. The extensive National Trust land and famous skyline walk are a short stroll away up the hill. Also adjacent is the Kennet & Avon Canal for some stunning waterside walks.

Additional Information

Services: All mains connected. Replumbed and rewired in last 5 years.

Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council. Council Tax Bands House – G / Basement – B.