Located in Belvedere, on the lower slopes of Lansdown, is this four storey Georgian townhouse with shop on the ground floor and garden. “We were looking for a project and a property in a suitably shabby state that we could improve and this property ticked all of the boxes. Previously used as an antiques shop, we were immediately attracted by the potential and the versatility of the building. We have had plans drawn up to create a double storey glass extension at the back to take advantage of the stunning views over the garden and beyond to Hedgemead Park and as it drops away, where you can see over the valley towards the river and the church beyond. There is nothing nicer than sitting out on the balcony on a summer’s morning when the sun is rising, and the church spire catches the glints of sun in the early morning light. It’s very peaceful.”
“We are also lucky to have a garden which was originally the site of four cottages that were demolished in the 1960’s. Completely enclosed and private, it is surrounded by stone walls and mature yew hedging and is adjacent to the park which is full of mature trees. It feels like a secret garden with a lovely terrace and summerhouse and it’s a gorgeous sun trap, and it is quite unusual for a property of this age in Bath to have a garden like this,” says the vendor.
“I believe Bath to be the most beautiful city in Britain and it’s an incredible place to live. Everything is very accessible, I can walk easily to the centre of Bath, Queen Square is only 0.6 mile away and the train station is 0.8 mile’s walk, from there I can be in Bristol in 20 minutes or London in around 90 minutes. We’re surrounded by the most beautiful countryside bordering the Cotswolds. Located uphill from the city centre, there is a florist’s, dry cleaners, and Co-op on Julian Road. St James’s Square has a chemists, barbers, delicatessen and wine bar.”
“I’m moving on to make a fresh start but I will particularly miss the views looking out onto the countryside from the rear of the property and the beautiful buildings on the other side of the road from the front.”