Highbury Terrace, Bath, BA1

Setting the Scene
This beautiful period property is tucked away in the highly desirable areas of Camden close to Walcot, just a short distance from Bath city centre.

Camden is a sought-after residential neighbourhood on Bath’s northern slopes, with local shops, a beauty salon, and The Claremont pub all within easy walking distance. The city centre is a pleasant downhill walk away, with regular bus services providing convenient access to Bath’s extensive range of shops, restaurants, bars, and cultural attractions.

Walcot, together with London Road, has been informally known as Bath’s Artisan Quarter since the 1960s and is celebrated for its independent spirit, artisan shops, galleries, cafés, and restaurants. Local favourites include Avellino’s Delicatessen, The Walcot, Hudson’s Steakhouse, and The Curfew pub, while Morrisons supermarket on London Road provides everyday convenience.

The property is also well placed for a number of highly regarded schools, including St Stephen’s, St Mark’s, and St Saviour’s. Excellent transport links offer easy access to the M4 without crossing the city, while Bath Spa station provides direct rail connections to Bristol and London.

The Property
This beautifully presented Grade II listed Georgian mid-terraced house offers a rare opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully renovated period home. The property boasts three bedrooms, original wooden floors, and decorative fireplaces, alongside a host of original features that have been lovingly retained throughout. The accommodation includes a spacious living area, a modern kitchen and bathroom, and an understairs WC for added convenience. Recent upgrades include a complete rewire, new radiators, sash windows, and a boiler, ensuring comfort and efficiency. Planning permission was granted in 2024 for a single-storey extension (please ask the agent for further details), offering exciting potential for future development.

The outside space is equally impressive, with a south-facing front garden designed in a charming cottage style. Mature shrubs provide year-round colour, texture, and privacy, while a sandstone circular patio offers the perfect spot for a bistro table and chairs, making it an ideal place to enjoy elevated views across Bath. The newly installed fencing and gate, crafted by Iron Art (a renowned local blacksmith), add both security and character. The rear garden is arranged over two levels, featuring a courtyard patio for dining and entertaining, steps up to a lawn with mature borders, and a rock garden. Resident permit parking is available. There is no onward chain.

Entrance Hallway

A welcoming entrance hallway immediately sets the tone for the home, featuring gorgeous floorboards, high ceilings, and an excellent sense of space. Practical touches include a useful understairs storage cupboard and a conveniently located ground floor WC.

Sitting Room

4.61m x 4.38m

Spacious and filled with natural light, this front-aspect sitting room beautifully showcases its character features. Restored original floorboards, carefully sourced during the renovation add warmth and charm, while a decorative fireplace provides an attractive focal point. Two large storage cupboards offer excellent practicality, and the room flows seamlessly through to the dining room, creating an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining.

Dining Room

4.02m x 3.51m

The generously propertioned dining room is accessed from both the main hallway and the sitting room, creating an excellent flow throughout the ground floor. A glazed door opens directly onto the rear courtyard garden, allowing natural light to flood the space and providing an ideal setting for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Reclaimed floorboards add warmth and character, while one of the fitted storage cupboards has been thoughtfully arranged with shelving to provide practical storage for household and cleaning essentials.

Kitchen

2.69m x 2.38m

Featuring striking dark contemporary cabinetry, the beautifully appointed kitchen enjoys a dual-aspect outlook with views over the rear garden, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere. Solid American oak worktops complement the sleek design, while high-quality appliances include a Bosch induction hob, Bosch oven, integrated dishwasher, together with space and plumbing for a washer dryer and fridge-freezer. Mandarin Stone tiles provide a stylish finish, and underfloor heating ensures comfort throughout the year. Thoughtfully designed and finished to a high standard, the kitchen successfully combines practicality with modern elegance.

Ground floor WC

Conveniently positioned beneath the staircase, the ground floor cloakroom is fitted with a WC and wash hand basin, providing a practical facility for guests and everyday use.

Bedroom 1

4.37m x 3.91m

This principal bedroom is a spacious front-facing room, beautifully retaining its original floorboards and featuring an attractive decorative fireplace. The generous space easily accommodates a king-size bed, while large alcoves provide ample space for freestanding wardrobes and additional bedroom furniture.

Bedroom 2

4.02m x 3.52m

A spacious rear-facing double room, the second bedroom is currently arranged as a home office/guest bedroom. Original wood floorboards add character and warmth, while two generous alcoves provide excellent space for freestanding wardrobes and additional furniture. The room could comfortably accommodate a king-sized bed making it an ideal guest room, home office, or permanent bedroom.

Bedroom 3/Office

3.36m x 1.96m

Another bright front-facing room with attractive floorboards, currently used as a home office. Versatile in its layout, it could easily serve as a nursery, single bedroom, or study.

Bathroom

The bathroom is beautifully finished with a timeless design, featuring a bath with overhead rainfall shower and elegant Claybrook porcelain metro tiles. A Villeroy & Boch WC and Lusso sink are complemented by distinctive ABI Interiors brassware, adding a refined contemporary touch. The space also benefits from a heated towel rail. The boiler (installed in 2023) is neatly housed within the room, ensuring both practicality and efficiency without compromising the clean aesthetic.

Front Garden

This delightful south-facing front garden has a charming cottage-style feel, with mature shrubs creating colour, texture, and privacy throughout the seasons. A sandstone circular patio provides the perfect spot for a bistro table and chairs, offering an idyllic setting to relax and enjoy the stunning elevated views across the city of Bath. The vendors recently added new fencing and a gate from Iron Art, a renowned local blacksmith.

Garden

The rear garden is arranged over two levels, beginning with a courtyard patio directly adjoining the house, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Steps lead up to a lawned area bordered by mature shrubs and an attractive rock garden, creating a peaceful and established outdoor space. The garden enjoys a good degree of privacy, with further potential to enhance screening through the addition of trellis or higher fencing if desired.

Parking - On street

Resident permit parking.