Sion Hill, Bath, Somerset, BA1

A beautifully presented five bedroom Grade II listed detached property offering a wealth of period charm and features.

Description

31 Sion Hill was built in the 1830s of Bath stone and the house retains many original features, including the beautiful cantilevered stone staircase, cornices, shutters and working fireplaces. In the 1900s the insertion of a large sash window on the first-floor landing brought light to the whole central area of the house so that on opening the front door light pours down the stairs towards you over the Bath stone floors.

The property underwent a refurbishment in 2018 which included adding new windows and doors from the dining area leading directly out to the west facing terrace and garden as well as updating the house for modern living.

On entering the property at the upper ground floor level you are greeted by a spacious and light hallway with access to the rear garden and a beautiful staircase rising to the upper floors. To the front is a wonderful sitting room with a working fireplace and bay window. To the rear is the kitchen with a practical yet contemporary Bulthaup kitchen. This is open through to the dining room with double doors leading to the rear west facing terrace and garden. On the first floor is a magnificent drawing room spanning the whole width of the property with working fireplace. To the rear, a bedroom with jack and jill shower room and dressing room/study. On the second floor, the principle bedroom is at the front of the building with a jack-and-jill ensuite bathroom. There are two further bedrooms on this floor as well as a separate WC.

On the lower level is a further double bedroom, useful storage room, utility/boot room and shower room. This floor has its own external access, if needed.

Externally

The gardens of 31 Sion Hill are very special indeed. To the front is a courtyard with useful store and a separate access to the lower ground floor. The rear garden is west facing and has a superb terrace with access from the dining room. There are attractive flower beds flanking a lawned area and a path leading to a further terrace at the end of the garden with a useful shed.

Location

31 Sion Hill enjoys a superb location on Sion Hill overlooking Bath. The location was described in The Daily Telegraph Commuters Guide as "the most desirable" in Bath. Close to the Cotswold Way, Sion Hill is poised between town and country and is ideally placed for rural walks in the neighbouring countryside or access to the city of Bath. Bath is one of only three UK World Heritage Cities and enjoys international acclaim for its fine classical architecture.

Bath City Centre is within close proximity. There are local shops including a chemist, newsagent and popular delicatessen just a short distance away in St James's Street. For the commuter, Bath Spa railway station provides train links to London Paddington in approximately 75 minutes. The M4, J18 is also easily accessible via Lansdown Road. Excellent schooling is close by, making it a very sought after area with families. The property is a short walk to the preparatory and senior schools of the Royal High School and Kingswood School and slightly further to St Stephens Primary School.

Square Footage: 2,971 sq ft