Bradford Road, Combe Down, BA2

Setting the Scene

Combe Down is a highly desirable village situated just to the south of Bath, celebrated for its tree-lined roads, welcoming community atmosphere, and an impressive selection of local amenities. The area offers a convenient and enjoyable lifestyle, with access to essentials such as a GP practice, public park, church, cosy pubs, charming cafés, hair salons, a delicatessen, and several supermarkets.

The area is especially favoured by families, thanks to its close proximity to lush outdoor spaces like Rainbow Woods and the Bath Skyline Walk—ideal for walks, play, and exploration. The Hub at Mulberry Park adds to the community spirit, offering a range of activities including fitness sessions, toddler groups, and dance classes.

Families are also drawn to Combe Down for its excellent educational options, with both state and independent schools nearby, including Ralph Allen, Monkton Combe, Prior Park, and Combe Down Primary.

Just 1.5 miles from Bath city centre and Bath Spa train station, Combe Down is easily accessible by foot along the picturesque Prior Park Road. This scenic route passes the stunning National Trust Prior Park Gardens and affords sweeping views over the city. From Bath Spa Station, high-speed rail links provide direct access to London Paddington in around 90 minutes.

The Property

Set on an expansive plot with its own private driveway and a substantial double garage (recently re-roofed), this 1950s detached property presents an exciting opportunity for those looking to create their dream family home. Owned by the same family for over 40 years, the house is now ready for a complete renovation, offering endless potential to reimagine the space to suit modern living.

The property features four bedrooms—three generous doubles and a smaller fourth room ideal as a child’s room, office, or dressing room. Throughout the house, high ceilings and dual-aspect windows flood the interior with natural light, creating an impressive sense of space and openness.

While the home would benefit from a full update—including a new kitchen and bathroom—it has solid foundations to build upon. The windows and boiler were both replaced within the last 4–5 years and remain under warranty, offering a valuable head start for any project.

Outside, the large plot offers plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, or potential extension (subject to the usual consents). The driveway easily accommodates multiple vehicles, and the oversized garage provides excellent storage or workshop space.

With the right vision, this could become a truly stunning family home—don’t miss the chance to transform this property into something spectacular.

Porch

5.39m x 1.53m

The house is entered via a lean-to conservatory that spans half the width of the front elevation. Offering additional storage, security, and flexibility, it is equipped with electrics and provides sheltered access to both the main front door and a set of sliding doors that open into the current living room.

Hallway

3.96m x 2.56m

This hallway is a generous space, boasting high ceilings and a bright, airy feel. It provides access to both reception rooms and the kitchen, with a central staircase leading to the first-floor bedrooms. There's ample room for a chest of drawers or additional storage, making it not only practical but full of potential. With a thoughtful renovation, this space could easily become a striking and functional hub at the heart of the home.

Reception Room

3.96m x 3.48m

Currently used as the main living area, this room features a central gas fireplace that was replaced in recent years, serving as a natural focal point. While the space would benefit from modernisation, its large dual-aspect windows—overlooking both the front and rear of the property—fill the room with natural light throughout the day. With some thoughtful updates, this room has the potential to become a bright, comfortable, and inviting space for family living and relaxation.

Dining Room

4.44m x 3.96m

This second reception room is currently used as a dining room and offers generous proportions, easily accommodating a large dining table—perfect for family meals or entertaining. High ceilings enhance the sense of space, while large dual-aspect windows allow plenty of natural light to pour in. An original 1950s fireplace adds a touch of character, an opportunity, perhaps, to blend period features with a modern finish.

Kitchen

3.94m x 3.06m

The kitchen offers a generous footprint and huge potential for transformation. While it is in need of complete modernisation, the space presents an excellent opportunity to redesign and create a modern, functional heart of the home. There is scope to knock through into the adjoining utility room to create a larger open-plan space, or even extend further, subject to the necessary consents.

Currently, the kitchen includes an integrated fridge, ample cupboard storage, and a relatively new freestanding oven (which may be removed). A door leads through to a handy downstairs WC and the utility room, enhancing the practicality of the layout.

Utility Room

2.21m x 1.7m

The utility room offers a practical extension to the kitchen, with ample space to accommodate a washing machine, tumble dryer, or additional storage units. It's a functional area that could be further enhanced to suit a variety of household needs.

WC

Conveniently located on the ground floor, this WC includes a wash basin and sits just off the kitchen, close to the back door leading out to the garden.

Rear Lean to Conservatory

3.95m x 1.13m

A rear lean-to conservatory offering additional secure storage space.

Bedroom One

4.06m x 3.96m

A spacious double bedroom featuring dual-aspect UPVC windows that allow natural light to pour in from both the front and side of the property. Generously proportioned, there's ample room for a large bed along with additional furnishings such as a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a dressing table.

Bedroom Two

3.95m x 3.48m

A large double bedroom featuring UPVC windows overlooking both the front and rear of the house. The room will comfortably accommodate a double bed along with additional furniture.

Bedroom Three

3.93m x 3.17m

Third double bedroom with large UPVC window overlooking the rear garden. There is ample space for a double bed and extra furnishings.

Bedroom Four

2.56m x 1.68m

A small single room currently used for storage, but ideal for a nursery or home office.

Bathroom

The main bathroom features floor-to-ceiling tiles, a walk-in shower, toilet, and sink. It is fully functional but would benefit from modernisation.

Landing

The hallway and landing meet centrally, where a long window floods both areas with natural light. The landing, which connects all the bedrooms and the bathroom, enhances the spacious feel of the home and provides access to the loft. While the loft is insulated, it is currently un-boarded.

Rear Garden

The rear garden offers a mix of practical and landscaped spaces, including a large concreted area currently used for parking, two patio sections ideal for outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn bordered by mature planting. A gate at the far end provides convenient pedestrian access to Entry Hill via a footpath. With plenty of room to reimagine the layout, the garden offers excellent potential for landscaping or even extending the house, subject to planning, to suit a variety of needs.

Front Garden

A large brick-paved driveway provides ample space for parking multiple vehicles. Alternatively, it offers the potential to be transformed into an attractive front garden—or even a combination of both—making the most of the sunny aspect and generous frontage.

Parking - Double garage

Parking - Driveway