Weston Lane, Bath, Somerset BA1

Set within approximately 1.52 acres of private grounds and providing around 14,842 sq ft of accommodation across the main house, lodge and outbuildings, this substantial period building offers outstanding potential for transformation into a magnificent family home.

Built c.1840 in the Neo Tudor architectural style and constructed in Bath Stone, the property was originally known as ‘The Retreat’ and served as a family residence for more than a century. It was later used as a nursing home, Park School, and most recently the King Edward’s School Pre Prep & Nursery.

The site now benefits from positive pre application advice and an outstanding planning application for conversion back to a single residential dwelling. Subject to the necessary consents, it could also lend itself to alternative uses, including a residential development scheme or boutique retirement/care facility.

Site Layout
The property provides approximately 14,842 sq ft (1,379 sq m) across the main house, lodge and outbuildings, offering a remarkable canvas for bespoke residential design.

The proposed plans illustrate how the building could be reimagined to include:

• Multiple large reception rooms
• Grand family kitchen/living/dining space
• Generous bedrooms with en suite potential
• Home office and games room options
• Restored orangery for additional living/entertaining
• Ancillary garage and pool room
• Landscaped gardens and reinstated formal drive
• Period detailing sensitively restored throughout

Period features, including the impressive main hallway, stained glass window, decorative cornices, carved timber detailing and reinstated orangery, provide exceptional architectural character rarely found in homes of this scale.

Site Lotting
Acreage (approx.):
1.52 acres of extensive private grounds including lawns, play areas and sports facilities.

Lot 1 – 1.25 acres
Includes the main house, lodge, principal gardens and access.

Lot 2 – 0.27 acres
Positioned separately, providing additional land suitable for complementary uses (subject to planning).

Planning Position
Following the receipt of positive pre application advice, a full planning application and Listed Building Consent have been submitted for the property. The proposals support the high quality residential reuse of this important heritage asset.

Full Planning Application
Description:
Change of use of the existing pre preparatory school and nursery (Class F1), comprising the principal building and lodge, to a single residential dwelling (Class C3). The application includes:

• Construction of an ancillary garage and pool room, following the demolition of later 20th century additions
• Closure of the existing west access and reinstatement of the boundary wall
• Reinstatement of the formal drive using the existing east access
• A programme of associated landscaping works

Listed Building Consent
Description:
Internal and external conversion works associated with the proposed change of use to a single dwelling, together with ancillary outbuildings. The consent covers:

• Conversion and enhancement works to the principal building and lodge
• Demolition of 20th century additions
• Closure of the existing west access and infilling of the curtilage listed boundary wall

Further Information:
The planning submission documents, further plans, CGIs and photographs can be found within the data pack, which is available upon request.

Situated on Weston Lane, the property occupies a prime residential setting close to Bath city centre. The surrounding area is characterised by substantial period homes, established neighbourhoods, excellent schooling and strong transport connections, making it an ideal location for high quality residential redevelopment.

M4 (J18) 10 miles | Central Bath 1.5 miles