Kelston Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1

Gracefully tucked beneath the wooded slopes of Cleeve Hill, Lower Lodge is a charming stone-built period cottage that once served as the gatehouse to the historic Cleeve Hill estate. This delightful four-bedroom family home, with its honey-hued stonework, is privately nestled within generous wraparound gardens and offers a wonderful combination of country living and urban proximity.
The current owners first discovered Lower Lodge in 2006, initially as tenants, and were so taken with the home’s character and setting that they purchased it just a year later. “We fell in love with the cottage straight away,” they recall. “We couldn’t imagine starting and raising our family anywhere else.” While the original structure was a modest two-bedroom lodge, in 2017 the owners undertook a significant renovation and extension—transforming the property into a spacious and versatile home. “With three daughters, we needed more space, but we didn’t want to leave. Instead, we reconfigured the ground floor and added a full upper level.” The result is a well-balanced blend of period charm and modern family living. The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and dining room, where a wall of bifold doors invites the garden in. “It’s our favourite place,” the owners note. “We often eat outside on the terrace, surrounded by birdsong from the woodland beyond.” Adjacent, a generous living room centres around an open fireplace and exposed beam, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for cosy evenings or lively gatherings. Despite its unassuming façade, Lower Lodge is deceptively spacious inside, offering a flowing layout with light-filled rooms and garden views at every turn. Well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms make this home ideal for families or hosting guests.

“We love the peacefulness of living here. Hearing the morning chorus, seeing hedgehogs in the wonderfully private garden, the roses around the front door – it feels like we are deep in the countryside, but everything we need is close by.”

“We are walking distance to the RUH, Chelsea Road’s local shops and amenities, and just three miles to Bath’s city centre. Footpaths lead down to the River Avon and The Boathouse gastropub, or upwards to Kelston Round Hill for sweeping views over Bath, Bristol and the Severn Estuary.”

“Our neighbours are incredibly kind and friendly, which adds to the sense of community and security.”

“Lower Lodge has brought us so much joy. Its charm, layout, and setting make it truly special – and we’ll miss it dearly.”

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