Prior Park Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2

• Kitchen/Dining Room
• Sitting Room
• Double Bedroom
• Bathroom
• Generous Terraced Rear Garden
• Allocated Parking Space
• GII Listed

Description

18 Prior Park Road is a delightful stone-built Georgian home forming part of the attractive Ralph Allen Cottages. Offering well-balanced accommodation arranged over three floors, the property is ideally suited to first-time buyers, those seeking a city base or investment purchasers.
The property is entered on the ground floor into a spacious kitchen/dining room fitted with a range of bespoke timber units, tiled flooring and integrated appliances. There is ample space for dining and entertaining, with direct access to the garden to the rear.
Stairs rise to the first floor where there is a generous sitting room with built-in shelving and cabinetry. Benefiting from excellent natural light, the room enjoys a pleasant dual aspect outlook and provides a comfortable reception space.
On the second floor is a double bedroom with fitted storage together with a well-appointed bathroom comprising a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and WC.
A particular feature of the property is its attractive rear garden, arranged over a series of terraced levels and incorporates paved seating areas, gravelled sections, mature planting and stone retaining walls. The garden provides a private and peaceful setting for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxation.
The property also benefits from an allocated parking space for one vehicle, a valuable and rare feature in such a convenient central Bath location.

Situation

Prior Park Road occupies a highly convenient position on the southern side of Bath, just a short distance from the vibrant village atmosphere of Widcombe and within comfortable walking distance of Bath city centre.
Widcombe Parade offers an excellent range of everyday amenities including independent cafés, restaurants, a delicatessen, convenience stores, a pharmacy, florist and a variety of specialist local shops. Bath Spa railway station and the extensive retail, leisure and dining facilities of Southgate Bath are also easily accessible on foot.
The nearby Kennet & Avon Canal provides some of Bath's most attractive waterside walks and cycle routes, with the historic canal locks, towpaths and open green spaces offering excellent opportunities for recreation. The surrounding area is particularly well regarded for walking, running and cycling, with access to both the city and the beautiful countryside beyond.
Bath enjoys an excellent reputation for schooling, with several highly regarded state and independent schools nearby including Widcombe Infant and Junior Schools, Beechen Cliff School, Hayesfield Girls' School, King Edward's School, Prior Park College and Monkton Combe School.
Bath city centre offers a wealth of cultural and leisure amenities including the Theatre Royal, Thermae Bath Spa, museums, galleries and a wide selection of restaurants and bars. Bath Spa railway station provides direct services to London Paddington (from 76 minutes), Bristol Temple Meads (from 11 minutes) and South Wales, while the A36 and A46 offer convenient access to the wider motorway network. Other communications include the M4, Junction 18, approximately 10 miles to the north, Bristol Airport, approximately 20 miles and London Heathrow approximately 100 miles.

Historical Note

18 Prior Park Road forms part of the attractive Ralph Allen Cottages, a charming terrace constructed in Bath stone and reflecting the city's rich architectural heritage. Named after Ralph Allen (1693-1764), the influential entrepreneur and philanthropist who transformed the fortunes of Bath through the development of the local stone quarries, the cottages occupy a notable position on one of the principal approaches to the city.
Built in the local limestone that helped define Bath's distinctive character, the terrace displays the simple elegance and harmonious proportions for which the city is renowned. Today, Ralph Allen Cottages remain an appealing example of Bath's historic residential architecture, combining period character and craftsmanship with the convenience of modern city living.

Additional information:
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage
Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council
Council Tax: Band C
EPC: Band D
Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Carter Jonas