Arranged over three floors the five-bedroom property has been sympathetically renovated from top to bottom to bring it back to its former glory while meeting all modern standards. A labour of love for the current owners it has taken several years to transform and now presents an excellent opportunity to buy a ready to move into period home.. ‘We used to live in a flat over the road and we would often dream that one day we would own a house like Glencairn.
Well, that day came, and we bought it from an elderly couple who had lived here for 95 years.’
‘The house was a complete shambles; it still had the gas lighting installed and we soon realised the difference between doing up a house and fully renovating one as we spent months hand-scraping 200-year-old paint off woodwork.’ With no corner left untouched, a new kitchen and three new bathrooms have been fitted while old windows have been replaced with hand carved double glazed sash fittings. A new heating system has been installed and the house has been fully rewired with the basement now running off a separate system, ‘subject to the correct building consent, this space could be converted into a two bedroom flat or an entertainment space,’ say the owners.

‘The house comes with approximately 1/3 of an acre to the rear, a very unusual feature for a property so close to the city centre. The views take in the Royal Crescent and Victoria Park and, rather amazingly, one can watch the hot air balloons going up from the comfort of one’s bed!’

‘The entire house is light and bright with all rooms being generously proportioned; the many original features, such as a sweeping staircase, add to the wonderful sense of grandeur.’

‘We love that in under ten-minutes we can be at Bath Spa Station, jumping on a train to London or sitting in one of the city’s fantastic restaurants or bars.’

‘The area of Bear Flat has a great sense of community and is brilliantly served by excellent local shops, a wine merchants and several eateries. There is always something going on, from interesting art trails to street parties.’

‘The house is positioned within walking distance of several very good schools.’

Additonal information:

Tenure: Freehold
Untilites: Mains gas, electricity, mains water
Local Authority: BANES
Council Tax band: G
EPC Rating: D