Positioned on the southern slopes of Bath in the sought-after Bear Flat area this sizeable 1850 built family home with stunning original features, located on Bloomfield Road opposite Bloomfield Green. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre yet only a ten-to-fifteen-minute stroll away, Brighton Villa – laid out over three floors and tastefully modernised – strikes the perfect balance between period and modern living. ‘Several things attracted us to the house including its double width footprint, beautiful 1850s architecture and great proximity to the park opposite. Ease of access to Bear Flat with its independent shops, express supermarkets, pubs, café’s, takeaways and wine shop was also a pull. The location is also excellent for accessing nearby schools for all ages,’ says Giles.
It’s a quick stroll to Alexandra Park – one of Bath’s finest viewpoints – and other green areas such as the Two Tunnels cycle way, a thirteen-mile walking and cycling loop, Rainbow Woods and Lyncombe Vale. ‘The house is very beautiful, especially the amazing staircase and big window on the mezzanine which one sees on arrival. The reception rooms, with their statement fireplaces and chandeliers, are great places to entertain guests – every room is a grand size which gives great flexibility when deciding how to configure things.’

‘We have replaced the boiler and heating systems/tanks and installed double glazing. We also fairly recently replaced the kitchen and upstairs bathrooms, carpeted the whole house and replaced the entrance floors. We have opened up the attic and installed a floating floor despite never putting a formal bedroom or study up there.’

‘The kitchen and diner are in the basement, and we have a brilliant barbeque terrace for the summer and a hot tub in the garage. This whole area is great for hosting parties.’

‘The neighbours are excellent with families on each side – we are part of a close-knit group that support each other up and down Bloomfield Road.’

‘Living here one benefits from being a walkable distance to the city centre and Bath Spa Station.’

‘Beechen Cliff and Hayesfield Schools (single sex schools with a co-educational sixth form) are both walkable. Our children attended Kingswood and the Royal High School on the northern slopes but managed to get there easily by bus.’

‘I’ve always loved the look of the house and the trees in front when walking up the path – a welcome homecoming indeed.’

Tenure: Freehold
Utilities: Gas, Electricity,
Mains water
Local Authority: BANES
Council Tax: G