Kensington Gardens, Bath, Somerset, BA1

A much-loved Victorian terrace dating from 1898, 39 Kensington Gardens has been the owners’ home since 1996. Set on a friendly, quiet road, the Bath property combines generous proportions and period character with a central location and easy access to the countryside. ‘It’s an extremely well-built and generous Bath stone house, with easy access to everything you need,’ say the owners.
Arranged over four floors, the house has a large double-aspect open-plan living space on the ground floor, created by combining two former rooms. The lower ground floor houses a kitchen, utility space and bathroom, with a door leading directly onto the rear terrace. Two double bedrooms and a shower room occupy the first floor, while at the top of the house is the original attic bedroom suite. An enhanced dormer creates a spacious and peaceful retreat, complete with an en-suite roll-top bath and basin. A WC sits between the ground and lower-ground floors.
Steps from the terrace lead down to the recently built Bath Stone annex, a versatile addition currently used as a home office and occasional guest bedroom. With its own entrance from Hanover Street, it could also work as a studio, workspace or garage, while its roof provides an elevated garden terrace. ‘We’ve lovingly updated and restored the house with the help of local craftsmen, taking great care to retain its character while making it work for modern life. The annex has been a wonderful addition – it’s a real stand-out feature.’
The terraces provide elevated spaces for relaxing and eating, while Kensington Meadows is a short walk away, offering direct access to the canal. Morrisons and the artisan shops of Larkhall are within easy reach, with excellent public transport and permitted on-street parking adding to the convenience. ‘Three highly regarded local primary schools are within catchment, with Bath’s Atelier nursery at the end of the road.’
After more than two decades here, the owners are ready to hand it over to someone new.

‘The original attic bedroom suite, with its enhanced dormer, offers a lovely, quiet haven, while all the rear rooms have views of Bath Abbey, beautifully lit at night.’

‘Both the living room and kitchen are extremely large and are great places for entertaining, which can easily spill onto the terraces on summer evenings.’

‘This house has been a 25-year labour of love for us, with no part untouched. Both the house and area have never let us down and kept us safe and entertained.’

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