Englishcombe Lane, Bath

LEASEHOLD APARTMENT IN A SOUGHT AFTER DEVELOPMENT

This property is being sold with NO ONWARD CHAIN.

A well-proportioned two bedroom apartment situated within a Grade II listed building. This development is accessed through electric gates which open onto the driveway leading to the property. Set in private gardens - Imagine waking to a view of nature and with a rare Ginko Biloba tree outside your front window!

Anna Sewell, author of Black Beauty, lived at Moorland Court in 1864, and it is said that her novel Black Beauty was greatly inspired by the views from her home.

The building was redeveloped in the year 2000 and the apartment had a new interior built with new walls, ceilings, windows, acoustic flooring and fire doors.

The landscape surrounding The Moorlands has also proved inspiring over the years; in 1864, the celebrated author Anna Sewell lived at Moorlands Court, and it is thought that its lush green expanses inspired scenes depicted in her novel 'Black Beauty'.

A quiet lane winds through a canopy of trees and parkland to the Moorlands, which is accessed via private electric gates. Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, the entrance to the house is via a pretty south-facing courtyard.

Residents of the Moorlands also have access to extensive private gardens, largely laid to lawn and interspersed with a wonderful variety of specimen trees, many of which were planted by Dr Ashford, as well as flower beds brimming with colour. A rare Gingko Biloba is a particular delight, and there are multiple seating areas for quiet contemplation.

The green spaces of Alexandra Park and Lyncombe Hill fields are within walking distance, while Royal Victoria Park in the city centre provides a beautiful green expanse and is home to the revered Botanical Gardens. The Bath Skyline Walk begins in the beautiful Prior Park Landscape Garden, managed by the National Trust and featuring the famed Palladian Bridge. For further adventures in nature, the Cotswold Way lies directly to the north of Bath, and the Two Tunnels route, taking in the UK's longest cycling and walking tunnel, the spectacular Tucking Mill Viaduct and the Dundas Aqueduct, is easily reached.

Bath has a particular focus on independent shops, restaurants and cafes. Widcombe Parade is just an eight-minute drive from the house and has a great assortment of cafes, restaurants and shops. Just over the Half Penny Bridge and into town are firm Inigo favourites Colonna and Small's, the Beckford Bottle Shop, Cafe Lucca, Corkage and Landrace Bakery.

The weekly Farmer's Market at Green Park is excellent for fresh groceries, while the Olive Tree restaurant, Bath's only Michelin-starred establishment, is just off the famed Circus. The city's cultural distractions are plentiful, with brilliant theatres and galleries; the Holburne Museum, the Fashion Museum and The Edge arts centre all hold world-class exhibitions.

The city centre and train station are within walking distance, with regular and direct services to London Paddington in around 80 minutes. Bath is renowned for the quality of its schooling and includes King Edward's, Ralph Allen School, Prior Park College, Royal High, Royal High Junior School, Kingswood School and Kingswood Preparatory School. Closest to home is Moorlands Junior School, just an eight-minute walk from the house.

Bath Spa rail station is a 10-minute drive (or a 12-minute cycle) from the house, and runs regular services to London Liverpool Street in approximately one hour and 20 minutes. Oldfield Park station is a 20-minute walk away, and provides trains to Bristol in around 15 minutes. The M4 motorway lies to the north of the city and is quickly reachable by car in approximately 20 minutes, while Bristol airport is around 20 miles away.





 

HALLWAY
Spacious hallway with access to loft area.

LIVING/DINING ROOM
15' 5" x 16' 8" (4.7m x 5.10m)Max Light and spacious room with large bay comprising of four large sash windows. Feature fireplace. Carpet. Radiator.

KITCHEN
The kitchen is concealed behind glazed double doors that can be fully opened. Wood base and wall units. Worktops with tiling above. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Electric oven and hob with extractor over. Integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher, and a washing machine. Tiled flooring.

MASTER BEDROOM
Bay window comprising of three sash windows to the front overlooking the garden.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Shower enclosure. Wash basin and WC with large mirrors over. Part tiles walls and flooring. Radiator.

BATHROOM
White bathroom suite comprising bath with shower attachment, wash basin, WC. Tiled walls and hard flooring. Sash window. Blind. Spotlights. Radiator.

Loft Space boarded.

BEDROOM 2
Door leads to the dressing area and the bedroom beyond. Sash window overlooking the front garden and a window and a window to the back of the room.

AGENTS NOTES
Tenanted until 21st March 2026
Potential 5.65% Yield

There is a current charge on the property that will be removed on completion of any sale.

New fridge freezer and oven fitted and included in sale.

Tenure: Leasehold
Start Date: 19/12/2002
End Date: 01/01/3000
Lease Term: 999 years from 1 January 2001
Term Remaining: 975 years
Holiday Lets are not allowed

Service Charge
We have been informed by the owner that the service charge only for 2024 is £3,000.00 (to increase the sinking fund), however this charge reverts back to the usual charge of approximately £2300.00 in 2025.

EPC rating D
Current 68
Potential 73

Local Authority Bath and North East Somerset Council / Band D

Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.