5 bedroom detached house

Elgin Villas is a pair of Victorian villas built in the 1880's on the lower slopes of Lyncombe Hill. Accessed via stone pillars, a path leads through an attractive iron archway and gate to No. 14. A substantial detached, double bay fronted villa (not listed), the property is set in an elevated position within this conservation area with gardens to the front and rear. The house enjoys spectacular views across the city that take in some of Bath's iconic buildings, including Bath Abbey and the Royal Crescent. This family home has accommodation primarily on two floors. The rooms have fine proportions, high ceilings, large sash windows and many original features, including decorative ceiling cornices and roses, some original fireplaces and an attractive staircase leading up to the first floor.

Entering the house through double doors, into a vestibule and double doors through to the hallway that features a black and white tiled floor, you are immediately aware of the good proportions and high ceilings of all the principal rooms. The drawing room has a fine bay window; marble fire surrounds with cast iron grate and polished floorboards. Across the hall is the dining room again, with fine proportions and a beautiful bay window. Next is a family room or snug with built in cupboards and shelves to the recesses either side of the chimney breast.

The large kitchen at the back of the house is an irregular shape and has an angled central island unit. There are granite worktops, integrated appliances, a gas two-oven Aga in red, wall cupboards and a reconstituted stone flag floor. This leads through to a breakfast room, where are doors leading out to a rear terrace. Upstairs there are five bedrooms and a wonderful wide landing with windows to the front where the views are spectacular. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious and features a bay window, an en suite bathroom and a dressing room.

The lower ground floor comprises of two generous rooms and two storage rooms. There is a separate side entrance so this space offers multifunctional uses such as a home office, gym, playroom, music studio or cinema room.

Outside

From the pillared entrance on Lyncombe Hill, through a wrought iron gate and arch, a gravel pathway meanders through the front garden with lawn, mature evergreen trees and hedges and then stone steps to a full width stone terrace leading to the front door. This is a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the view. At the rear of the house the large garden is enclosed by walls and fences. It slopes up and is divided into three areas: lawn, a large decked terrace and a further lawned area. This part of the garden enjoys the most fabulous panoramic views across the city. From here there is a side access to the Jacobs Ladder steps and footpath leading up to Alexandra Park. To the other side is an additional wild garden area.

Lyncombe Hill is located on Bath's southern slopes. Nearby Widcombe benefits from a vibrant village community feel and Widcombe Parade provides a wide range of local amenities including independent shops, pubs, restaurants, a deli, newsagents, local supermarket, vet and doctors and dental surgeries. Prior Park garden centre is just a 5 minute walk, where helpful garden advice is always on hand and there is a pet centre, farm shop and Secret Garden Cafe. The World Heritage City of Bath offers a wide range of shopping, a fine selection of restaurants, The Theatre Royal, museums and galleries, as well as good sporting and recreational facilities. There is an excellent choice of schools; Beechen Cliff, Prior Park College, The Paragon Prep School and Widcombe Infants and Juniors schools being particularly close. Bath Spa station is a 5/10 minute walk with its high speed rail services to London (approximately 75 minutes).