St Stephens Place, Bath, BA1

Beautifully refurbished in 2015, The Almshouse was built in 1843 in a secret corner of the north side of the city, only 15 minutes from the M4. This charming, historic two-bedroom cottage nestles in a tranquil corner of Bath but is only ten minutes’ stroll from the city centre, offering a secluded home within a tiny, private Bath community. There is a bus opposite, which takes you into the centre every 15 minutes, but also easy residents’ parking (by permit), as well as some free spaces for visitors.

The spacious main bedroom looks over gardens towards St. Stephen’s Church; the second bedroom can be made up as a single or twin-bedded room. The original features have been carefully preserved, but this charming house lives comfortably in the 21st century, with everything from a discreet utility area and Harvey Jones kitchen, to ultra-fast broadband. The eat-in kitchen can easily seat four or five people, and the private courtyard is perfect for enjoying morning coffee or an evening aperitif.

St Stephen’s Place is set in a quiet position on the preferred northern slopes of Bath. The city centre can be reached in less than 20 minutes on foot and St Stephens Place is perfectly positioned within easy access of a triangle of excellent state and independent school, including The Royal High and Kingswood Schools on Lansdown Road, and St Stephen’s Primary School on nearby Richmond Place, with King Edwards, Prior Park and Ralph Allen School also within easy reach.

The UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath offers a wonderful array of chain and independent retail outlets, many fine restaurants, cafés and wine bars, and a number of renowned cultural activities, including a world famous music and literary festival, the attractions at The Roman Baths and Pump Rooms, and many lovely museums and art galleries.

Both spectators and participants are catered for at world class sporting facilities such as Bath Rugby and Cricket Clubs, and Bath University; and Lansdown Tennis, Squash and Croquet Club is only a short walk away. In addition to the Thermae Bath Spa, with its rooftop pool, there are also five-star hotel and spa facilities at the Royal Crescent and Priory Hotels.

Communications include a direct line to London Paddington, Bristol and South Wales from Bath Spa Railway Station, The M4 Motorway, Junction 18, is six miles to the north and Bristol Airport is 18 miles to the west.