• Handsome Period Home +
• Detached +
• Garden & Views +
• Close to Village Amenities +
• Parking +

Balnain Villa is a substantial Grade II Listed detached home located in one of Bath’s nearest and most sought-after villages. The well-presented accommodation is across just three floors with a layout providing versatility to suit your own family needs. The reception hall leads to a smart drawing room with the seating area focused on a central fireplace with wood burning stove. Double doors lead into the adjacent reception room, also benefitting from a period fireplace and wood burner, currently used as the dining room. The smart kitchen has been recently refurbished including a large central island for informal dining. There is also handy access to the side garden and parking. In addition to these principal rooms is a cosy library/TV room or perfect if a home office is on your wish list. Up on the first floor half landing is a major feature of the house; a stunning vine room with three sides of glass as well as the pyramid glass roof with a mature grape vine providing shade in the summer. Leading directly out onto the garden and with views towards Solsbury Hill, this is a rare find in a period home. Four double bedrooms are located on the first and second floors. There is also a first floor fifth bedroom plus a sitting room with a well-designed linear kitchen discreetly placed behind bi-fold doors. As there is also a separate side entrance to this wing, it can be integral to the first floor or self-contained, to rent out or use for family visits.

Outside

The house is fronted by a Bath stone wall and hedging with a path leading up to the vestibule. To the side of the house are double gates opening into the driveway with parking for a few cars. There is direct access into the kitchen and stone steps lead up to the garden at the rear. Due to the slight elevation, the garden benefits from attractive westerly views towards the famous Solsbury Hill. The garden has been designed with level areas flanking a winding path with lawn, terrace and mature flower beds and trees adding all year interest. At the far end is the perfect spot to look back and enjoy the special situation of this home.

Situation

Bathford is an attractive and active sought-after village less than four miles from Bath. It is popular due to its location so close to Bath, its variety of amenities plus the surrounding countryside. It benefits from Bathford Church School, a highly regarded primary school. There is also a community village shop and country pub. There is a regular bus route providing easy access into Bath. Bath is a World Heritage City and is well renowned for its wide variety of shops, restaurants, sporting events, as well as its cultural and historical merit. It has excellent schools in both the public and private sectors. Bathford offers good access to Junctions 17/18 of the M4. Bath Spa railway station offers high-speed train services from Bath to London Paddington as does nearby Chippenham with Trainline timetable advertising the 07:26 taking just 1 hour and 3 minutes to London. HAM-8099