London Road East, Batheaston, BA1

Location

‘Avondale’ is a unique and exemplary Georgian riverside development on the eastern edge of the World Heritage City of Bath, in the sought-after village of Batheaston. The village offers a range of local amenities, including a doctor’s surgery, veterinary clinic, grocery store, and a charming café serving organic produce and a regularly changing seasonal menu.

Just two miles from central Bath, residents enjoy easy access to a wealth of shopping, leisure, and cultural attractions — including the Theatre Royal, the Thermae Bath Spa, and a wide selection of independent shops, bars, and restaurants. The nearby towns of Bradford on Avon, Box, and Corsham provide further convenience and character. Bath is easily reached by car, bus, bicycle, or on foot, with a bus stop directly outside the property offering frequent service into the city centre.

Transport links are excellent, with Bath Spa station providing direct rail connections to London Paddington in approximately 70 minutes. Junction 18 of the M4, around 10 miles to the north, offers easy access to London, North Bristol, the Midlands, and the South West.

Description

Apartment 2 is the largest duplex apartment within this exclusive riverside development of just seven homes. Arranged over two floors and recently renovated to a high standard, it offers generous proportions, luxurious finishes, and flexible living throughout.

A wide hallway with Carrara marble flooring, underfloor heating, and brass-finish detailing sets the tone for the rest of the apartment. On the ground floor are two double bedrooms, both with views over the private terrace and landscaped communal garden.

To the rear, the spacious kitchen is fitted with granite worktops, marble tiling, Smeg appliances, and a large central island — creating a stylish space for both cooking and entertaining. A converted vault off the kitchen is currently used as a cinema room, also ideal as a home office or snug.

Completing the ground floor is a large, contemporary family bathroom with underfloor heating and mood lighting, along with a utility room and private WC — forming two of the apartment’s three bathrooms.

Upstairs, the impressive drawing room features a vaulted ceiling, oak flooring, twin Velux windows, and a striking architectural feature: walk-on toughened glass panels with Carrara marble surrounds that allow natural light to flood the space below. A single glazed door opens onto a private patio with views over the gardens. There is custom joinery throughout, including panelling and a bespoke media wall with integrated lighting — designed to showcase a television, shelves, and book display, combining elegance with practicality.

Beyond the drawing room is the principal bedroom — a spacious, peaceful retreat with panelled walls, picture lighting, and a large skylight with electric blinds. A single glazed door opens onto a second private patio. A fourth bedroom or dressing room leads to a luxurious ensuite shower room, finished in Carrara marble with underfloor heating — completing the master suite.

Externally

Apartment 2 enjoys a private ground-floor terrace with open views across the stunning landscaped communal gardens and the river Avon. A standout feature is the built-in outdoor kitchen, complete with integrated BBQ, ample granite worktops, and a wine fridge — perfect for al fresco entertaining. A garden shed provides additional storage.

There are also two private patios on the first floor: one off the drawing room with a tiled seating area and views over the lower terrace, gardens, and River Avon beyond, and another accessed from the principal bedroom.

Residents of Avondale benefit from beautifully maintained communal grounds, direct frontage onto the River Avon, and shared use of the boathouse docking area, offering a rare and desirable riverside lifestyle. A private launching point allows residents to enjoy paddleboarding, rowing, and canoeing directly from the property. The apartment includes two allocated parking spaces and a designated visitor parking area.

General information

Tenure – Leasehold

Lease length - 250 years from 1 January 2007.

Service Charge - £315.80 pcm. No Ground Rent as a peppercorn.

Council tax band – F

EPC – D