Lyndhurst Cottage, Camden, Bath

Tucked away on the slopes of Camden, this spacious, three-bedroom, Grade II listed early Victorian home has so much to offer its new owners. Originally built in 1832, this home has been thoughtfully extended and renovated to seamlessly combine modern conveniences with its period character. Its elevated position offers a surprising degree of privacy whilst offering picturesque views of its stunning surrounds.  

Welcomed into the hallway through the bespoke wooden door, you will be struck by how much natural light this home has to offer. The generous mullion sash window in the living room, showcases views of the city and countryside and overlooks the garden, the seasonal landscapes can be enjoyed in front of the fireplace over the winter months and its high ceilings offer an airy retreat in the summer.

A wonderful cottage kitchen has been created to the side of the property from what was originally a potting shed. It is the real hub of the home and has been designed with modern family living in mind. The timeless kitchen has black granite worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Its neutral wall and base units offer plenty of storage, integrated dishwasher, Belfast sink and freestanding Rangemaster. The generous utility area has space for a washer/dryer and freestanding fridge/freezer and provides a second sink and extra cupboard and counter space. The dining room is at the rear if the cottage, its feature window bathes the dining area with natural light, there is an arched, alcove seating area and feature fireplace. A door opens into a secluded, stone walled courtyard and provides access to a handy stone storage room! The floor is completed with a downstairs w/c and deep understairs storage cupboard.

On the first floor the three bedrooms are accessed by an airy landing. The spacious, master bedroom has feature fireplace and stunning views of the city and countryside beyond. The second double bedroom has a generous ensuite with and built in wardrobe, it shares the same views as the master and could easily be used as the primary bedroom. The third bedroom is a similar size and overlooks the courtyard. The family bathroom is finished to a high standard with a free-standing roll top bath, hand basin and lavatory.

The property has an abundance of period features, with high ceilings, coving, multiple fireplaces well maintained wooden sash windows throughout the property. There is a mixture of wooden and slate flooring downstairs and upstairs is mainly carpeted.

The gently sloping, south facing, front garden has been beautifully landscaped by its current owners. The terrace provides a perfect place to soak in the sun and views at all times of day and leads across the lawned garden to another secluded seating area. The garden surrounded by mature hedges, trees and raised flower beds. There is a substantial shed at the bottom of the garden and plenty of on street permit parking on the road outside.

Camden is just a 10-minute walk to the city centre of Bath and all the shops, bars, cafes and restaurants it has to offer. Nearby Larkhall Village centre has a wide range of amenities including lovely cafes and delicatessens, a small supermarket, a convenience store with post office, an independent theatre, and Alice Park which is a real hub for outdoor community and family events. Locally there is a fantastic range of primary and secondary schools. There are regular bus links to Bath city centre, and it is an easy 10-minute walk into the city centre. For those that need to commute, it is approximately 10 miles from Junction 18 of the M4 Motorway for access to London, Bristol, and the Southwest. Bath Spa Railway station offers a high-speed train service into London Paddington, which takes less than 90 minutes.

Tenure: Leasehold (absent leaseholder)

Mains Gas/Mains Water/Mains Drainage/Mains Electricity

EPC Exempt (Grade II listed)

Council Tax: E