Shepherds Walk, Bath, Somerset, BA2

An elegant and substantial detached country house set within a peaceful valley setting on the southern edge of Bath.

Description

Horsecombe House is an impressive and beautifully proportioned detached double fronted residence believed to date from the mid 19th century with later additions, superbly positioned within the tranquil and unspoilt Horsecombe Vale. The house enjoys an idyllic rural setting whilst remaining conveniently close to the World Heritage City of Bath and offering truly spectacular views.

The accommodation is arranged over two floors and extends to approximately 2,347 sq ft internally, with a further 1,200 sq ft of outbuildings, providing significant flexibility for family living, ancillary accommodation or home working.
The principal rooms are generously scaled and enjoy excellent natural light, with attractive outlooks over the surrounding gardens and valley beyond.
Horsecombe House is entered via a welcoming central hallway which provides a strong sense of arrival and excellent circulation throughout the ground floor.
The principal living room is a particularly impressive space, extending to over 21 feet in length. This room is ideally suited to both formal entertaining and everyday family living.
There is a separate sitting room, again well proportioned and featuring a bay window, creating a more intimate reception space. Adjacent to this is a dedicated dining area, ideally positioned for both formal dining and entertaining, with easy access through to the kitchen.
The kitchen is practical and well laid out, offering generous workspace and direct access through to a superb conservatory, which forms a natural extension of the living accommodation. This light filled room provides an excellent connection between the house and garden and is ideal for year round enjoyment.
A useful boot room provides everyday practicality, particularly well suited to country living.
The ground floor is further complemented by a ground floor bedroom, offering excellent flexibility for guest accommodation or multigenerational living, together with a bathroom.
The first floor provides well balanced family accommodation comprising three further bedrooms, all of which are generously sized and thoughtfully laid out.
The principal bedrooms enjoy attractive proportions and pleasant outlooks, while the remaining bedrooms are ideal for family members, guests or home office use. This floor is served by a well appointed family bathroom, positioned off a central landing.

Outbuildings
A particular feature of Horsecombe House is the extensive range of outbuildings, extending to approximately 1,200 sq ft in total.
The outbuildings offer significant potential, subject to the necessary consents, for a variety of uses including workshops, studio space, home offices or further ancillary accommodation.

Gardens and Grounds
Horsecombe House sits within mature and private landscaped grounds extending to about 0.97 Acres, enjoying a secluded position within the valley. The setting is peaceful and protected, with surrounding greenery creating a strong sense of privacy and seclusion.

The gardens are well suited to both relaxation and entertaining, making the most of the countryside setting and views while remaining manageable in scale.

Location

Horsecombe House is located in a hidden valley on the south side of the city. Close to Horsecombe Vale off Southstoke Road. The property enjoys an excellent location combining a rural lifestyle with the convenience of the nearby city. There are far reaching views from the house down Horsecombe Vale over surrounding countryside.

The city centre is only 2.1 Miles to the north. There are good local shops close by in Combe Down and an excellent range of shopping, social and leisure facilities in the city of Bath itself.

The M4 motorway Junction 18 is situated 10 miles north of the city and there are regular fast trains to London Paddington from Bath Spa Station. Within the area there are an excellent selection of schools in both the private and state sectors at all levels.

Square Footage: 3,731 sq ft


Acreage: 0.97 Acres