Englishcombe Lane, Bath, BA2 2EW

First time ever to the market, this unique and sympathetically extended Victorian farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special home. Set within a generous and private plot, the property has been lovingly maintained and retains a wealth of character throughout. Offering four spacious bedrooms, four versatile reception rooms, and a flexible layout, providing its new owners ample scope to really put their stamp on the property.

Upon entering, you are welcomed by a central lobby, ideal for coats and boots. The ground floor features two reception rooms to the front, forming the original part of the home and showcasing a charming blend of farmhouse character and Victorian quirks, complete with a gas fireplace. This space extends seamlessly into the main drawing room and conservatory beyond, creating a generous and versatile living area.

The kitchen offers an excellent range of wall and base units, providing ample storage along with space for freestanding appliances. Just off the kitchen is a practical utility room and a convenient downstairs shower room.

Upstairs, the property boasts four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room and Sharps fitted wardrobes. Two further double bedrooms are situated to the front of the property, with built in cupboards in Bedroom 2. The fourth bedroom is a versatile space, ideal for those working from home or in need of a home office. The accommodation is completed by a generous family bathroom featuring both a separate bath and shower cubicle, along with a large airing cupboard providing additional storage.

The property benefits from double glazing and more recently from new guttering and a new combination boiler.

Externally, the property boasts a beautifully maintained garden, predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by a wide variety of mature shrubs and fruit trees. Leading out from the conservatory, the garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create an excellent seating and entertaining area. A recently rebuilt stone outbuilding offers versatile space, ideal for use as a workshop or similar purposes.

To the front, a generous driveway provides off-road parking for up to three vehicles, alongside gated side access and additional storage sheds.

Englishcombe Lane is located just a couple miles south of Bath city centre. For families, there are several excellent primary schools nearby, including Moorlands and Roundhill. Secondary school options include Beechen Cliff, Hayesfield, St Gregory’s, and Ralph Allen, making this an ideal location for families with children of all ages. Plenty of local amenities are within easy reach, including a Tesco Express on Englishcombe Lane, with a larger Sainsbury’s supermarket just over a mile away. The nearby Oldfield Park train station and the shops along Moorland Road are within 1.5 miles, as well as the charming shops and cafés on Bear Flat.

For those commuting, there’s a regular bus service to and from Bath city centre just around the corner, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. Junction 18 of the M4 Motorway is approximately 12 miles away, making it convenient for travel to London, Bristol, and the wider Southwest. Bath Spa Railway Station is also nearby, providing a high-speed train service to London Paddington with a journey time of just 90 minutes, perfect for those needing to commute to the capital.

Additional Information:

Tenure: Freehold
EPC Rating: D (Potential C)
Council Tax Band: C
Mains Gas/ Mains Electric / Mains Water / Mains Drainage