Complete renovation is required for this Grade II listed Georgian townhouse in Prior Park Buildings at the heart of desirable Widcombe, just 0.4 miles from Bath Spa railway station. Built about 1825, probably by John Pinch, this elegant townhouse has four bedrooms, gardens at front, leading down to a walkway and stream, and at the rear. The house is a blank canvas waiting for the new owner to put their own stamp on it, and has many period features, including high ceilings, sash windows, cornicing, original wedding doors between the drawing room and withdrawing room, and fireplaces. Prior Park Buildings consists of nineteen buildings making a palace fronted terrace. One of the later Georgian terraces of Bath, it was built as part of the south-eastern expansion of the city, taking full advantage of its raised position to command a fine northerly prospect over the as-then undeveloped Widcombe. The channelled stream in front is an unusual and effective device and emphasises the monumental linearity of the composition.

The house is currently arranged on the ground floor with a sitting room with cornicing and fire surround, and dining room with utility room, understairs cupboard and wc, behind which is a vaulted room with coal hole to the rear. A stone cantilever staircase with mahogany banister leads up to a half landing with shower room and wc and door out to the garden at the rear. The grand first floor drawing room has high ceilings and two large windows overlooking the front garden. There is elaborate cornicing, a Victorian fireplace and original Georgian wedding doors which open into the withdrawing room (currently used as a kitchen). The staircase leads up to the second floor where there are two double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a Victorian fireplace, and the second bedroom also has a Victorian fireplace. The top floor has a guest bedroom, Jack and Jill bathroom and separate wc.

There is a pretty garden at the front with calla lilies and roses and the terraced garden at the back is full of summer flowers. The garden can be accessed from a private road at the back.

Widcombe is a very vibrant community, with an Art trail, and the Widcombe Social Centre organises many community events: comedy and musical nights. The schools here are very well regarded, Widcombe Primary School has an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating, and Prior Park and the Paragon are nearby. There are several charming places to eat, including Widcombe Deli, and the excellent White Hart gastro pub with beer garden. Widcombe High Street also has a well-stocked Co-op, doctors’ surgery, and dentists. The Prior Park Garden Centre has a superb farm shop and café and a brilliant range of plants. The National Trust Prior Park gardens are a stunning place to visit, and there are great walks along the canal. It is an easy 0.4 miles’ walk to the station, with frequent trains to London in 80 minutes. All the delights of Georgian Bath are on offer, including the Theatre and so many lovely galleries and restaurants. The location here is brilliant, and this Georgian townhouse is now ready to be taken on its next journey.

Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: BANES
Council Tax: G
Mains water, electricity