Sydney Road, Bath, BA2

Originally built as a single grand residence and thoughtfully divided over 50 years ago, the property retains its original character and architectural integrity, including the magnificent main staircase. The entrance is unique, arriving through a garden room that doubles as a welcoming reception space. Featuring Victorian-style tessellated floor tiles, a high angled ceiling and three walls of glass, this light-filled space offers garden views whilst flooding the interior with natural light. Beyond, an inner lobby opens into an entrance hall with a fine stone cantilevered staircase, complete with gentle risers, decorative balustrade and stone flooring. The drawing room has corniced ceilings and a plasterwork ceiling rose. Full-height triple sash windows with working shutters frame the aspect to the front and a central marble fireplace adds a focal point. The stone flooring continues from the entrance hall down to the kitchen level, where character and practicality meet. The kitchen retains the Bath stone fire surround, wooden block flooring, high ceilings, and a double aspect ensure the room feels bright and airy. The kitchen is fitted with cream cabinetry beneath granite work surfaces, arranged in a practical U-shape, and offers generous space for both dining and relaxation. Doors lead out to an inner courtyard, where two useful vaults provide versatile space, currently used as a home office and a utility/storage area. This level also benefits from a cloakroom, pantry, store cupboard housing the hot water boiler and a storage area next to the door giving access to the garden. The first floor features a spacious landing with a dedicated study area. The principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with views over the garden and is complemented by an en-suite shower room. On the second floor, two further double bedrooms are served by a family bathroom.

Outside

Approached via double wooden gates, opening onto a gravelled parking area. From here, a pathway leads through the garden to the front of the house, offering an attractive approach. The garden is beautifully established with mature trees, including a yew and set amongst well-stocked borders of hedging and shrubs. A gently sloping lawn extends towards the house, centred around an attractive water feature. This is a delightful and private garden, remarkable for its maturity and setting so close to the city. Surrounded by the leafy character of this sought-after neighbourhood and neighbouring Sydney Gardens, it creates a seamless connection between the home and its green surroundings.

Situation

This home is ideally situated in a no-through road, with a nearby path leading to Sydney Gardens. A recent restoration has further enhanced the enjoyment the park brings, with tennis courts, a boules pitch and a play area set within the grounds of the Holburne Museum, which offers ever-changing exhibitions and a popular café. The Bath Spa Hotel is also close by. A pleasant walk along Great Pulteney Street and over Pulteney Bridge leads into the heart of Bath, with its excellent shopping, restaurants, museums and theatres. The Kennet & Avon canal towpath and National Trust countryside are just along Sydney Road, and in our opinion, the contrast between the city centre and the surrounding countryside is one of the area’s greatest attractions.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-64414

Additional Information

Services: All mains connected. Gas central heating.

Council Tax Band G.