4 bedroom terraced house

An exceptionally-positioned Grade II Listed regency townhouse.

Description

Beech Lodge is an attractive Grade II Listed Regency townhouse, circa 1830, enjoying a peaceful, tucked away position close to shops and amenities in Bear Flat and 1.2 miles from Bath Spa Station and the centre of Bath. Retaining a great deal of charm and character the versatile accommodation is over two floors.

The property can be entered two ways: from the rear off Beechen Cliff Road, or from the front, from which a pedestrian pathway leads directly down into town, giving the commuter a 1.2 mile walk to Bath Spa train station. The property is entered through a spacious entrance hall with utility room and cloakroom. There are two main reception rooms on the ground floor; the sitting room at the front of the property, has a lovely fireplace and beautiful views through two sash windows at the front. There is a snug which leads through to the fantastic open plan kitchen/dining room with views over the garden. In addition, the ground floor has a lovely study.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. Views over the city from the two front bedrooms really are very special.

Externally
Beech Lodge has a delightful front garden, mainly laid to lawn with mature flower and herbaceous borders. Pedestrian access and footpath leading to Alexandra Park and Holloway.

Attractive South facing rear garden, mostly laid to lawn with well stocked flower and herbaceous borders. Mature fruit trees. There is a Double Garage with electric light and power and a further single garage, both a rarity in this location.

Location

Standing in glorious gardens in a peaceful private setting, Beech Lodge occupies an elevated position with far-reaching city views and beyond, close to the extensive range of village amenities on Bear Flat. Approached via foot, off the Holloway half way up Beechen Cliff Road, the property can be entered through a private gate and through its lovely gardens along with an additional entrance on Beechen Cliff Road. Beech Lodge is quietly situated in the popular Bear Flat area of Bath.

There are local shopping facilities including a small supermarket, delicatessen, florist, post office and pubs. Local schooling includes Moorlands Infant & Junior, Hayesfield Girls, the Paragon, Prior Park College, Beechen Cliff for boys and Widcombe Infants and Junior Schools. Alexandra Park is one of many areas available for pleasant walks with a direct access path and no roads to cross on route, with children's play area whilst Entry Hill Golf Course is only a short distance away and there is a tennis club on the Wellsway. Further afield from the local community, the World Heritage City of Bath is within ten minutes walk and is serviced by a regular bus service. It offers an array of shopping, sporting and leisure facilities, restaurants and galleries and landmarks such as the Bath Abbey, Bath Rugby Recreational Ground, Royal Victoria Park with the Botanical Gardens, Thermae Bath Spa and the University with its centre of sporting excellence. For the commuter, Englishcombe Lane gives access to Bristol via the A4 and the M4 is made available via the A46 at Junction 18 Tormarton some ten miles north of the City. Bath Spa Station, a ten minute walk from the property, provides regular services for London Paddington (approximately 75 minutes), Bristol Temple Meads and the South West Rail Network.

Square Footage: 2,274 sq ft