Sion Hill, Bath, BA1

One-off contemporary family home with spectacular views, double garage and separate studio.

Description

Positioned on Sion Hill with panoramic views of Bath, Prospect House is a wonderful contemporary home. Built in 1985 and acquired by its current owner in 1993, the property underwent a stunning transformation by award-winning architects Dow Jones into a modern, energy-efficient home. The high-spec refurbishment was completed by Emery’s of Bath in 2009.

Facing south, the house features a bold dark zinc exterior, providing exceptional U values with its insulated cladding. Inside, the home is bright and spacious, with high ceilings and large glazed panels offering exceptional light with expansive garden and distant views.

The main living flows seamlessly around the entrance hall; from the front door, guests can see through the open-plan space, which serves as living room, dining room, study, and kitchen. Sliding doors offer flexibility in usage, and a series of glazed doors and windows provide stunning city views. Two feature roof lights in the kitchen and stairwell ensure ample morning sunlight.

Living areas have solid American white oak floors, polished concrete in the kitchen/utility, and Rehau underfloor heating. The kitchen boasts custom white cabinets with stainless steel work surfaces, a central island, and is equipped for modern appliances. An adjoining utility room includes plumbing for laundry appliances. The plant room houses a Vaillant boiler, Shuco solar thermal hot water system, hot water tank, and ecowater softener.

Three steps from the kitchen lead up to the dining room and study. The living room, measuring 6.5m x 6.2m, features a high sloping ceiling and an Austro Flamm multi-fuel stove. Double sliding glazed doors open onto a hardwood balcony, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces.

A solid oak staircase descends to the lower level, where the bedrooms have American white oak flooring. All bedrooms feature thermostatically controlled radiators and bespoke wardrobes. The master bedroom, with an en-suite shower room, and two additional bedrooms open onto a large south-facing deck via French doors. The hallway leads to a family bathroom and a second large bedroom with an en-suite. The bathrooms feature Cornish slate floors and countertops with Hansgrohe Axor Steel and Duravit Architec fittings.


Double garage, annexe office/studio and store

A separate building, designed to match the main house, serves as an oversized double garage with an automated Hormann insulated roller door. The double-height garage can accommodate up to four cars with lifts. At garden level, the office/studio and store are accessed through glazed doors and large sliding windows, featuring polished concrete floors with underfloor heating. Pre-installed utilities make this space ideal for conversion into additional living areas.

Outside

Security is ensured with automated steel vehicle gates and a pedestrian gate with video entry. The large driveway is paved with engineered brick and recessed lighting. Wooden fencing encloses the gardens and provides a natural backdrop to the broad perennial planting which borders the drive.

The garden features planted areas and usable terraces in concrete and grass. A broad hardwood sun deck with recessed lighting provides a large seating area and connects to the studio via a private courtyard. The deck is accessible from the south-facing bedrooms and the balcony. Outdoor power points and a large rainwater collection tank support garden irrigation, and recessed lighting enhances the rear terrace, directly outside the kitchen.

Location

Prospect House enjoys a superb location on Sion Hill overlooking Bath. The location was described in The Daily Telegraph Commuters Guide as "the most desirable" in Bath. Directly on the Cotswold Way, Sion Hill is poised between town and country and is ideally placed for rural walks in the neighbouring countryside or access to the city of Bath. Bath is one of only three UK World Heritage Cities and enjoys international acclaim for its fine classical architecture.

Bath City Centre is within close proximity. There are local shops including a chemist, newsagent and popular delicatessen just a short distance away in St James's Street. For the commuter, Bath Spa railway station provides train links to London Paddington in approximately 75 minutes. The M4, J18 is also easily accessible via Lansdown Road. Excellent schooling is close by, making it a very sought after area with families. The property is a short walk to the preparatory and senior schools of the Royal High School and Kingswood School and slightly further to St Stephens Primary School.

Square Footage: 2,756 sq ft



Directions

From The Circus continue along Brock Street and into Upper Church Street turning left into Julian Road. Turn right at the golf course into Cavendish Road. At the peak turn left into Sion Hill, continue along and turn left into the horseshoe of Sion Hill; Prospect House is at the bottom on the left hand side.