Walcot Parade, Bath, BA1

Setting the scene

Imagine living in an apartment just a short walk from Bath city centre. Across the road, Avellino's Delicatessen offers Italian meats, cheeses, and Panettone, along with a perfect cup of Italian coffee. For a leisurely Sunday lunch, Always Sunday is the ideal spot to relax. The Walcot provides delicious options for breakfast, brunch, and evening meals, while Hudson’s, an award-winning steakhouse, is a favourite among locals. For a traditional pub experience, The Curfew is right across the street. Morrison's supermarket on London Road is within walking distance for all your shopping needs.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of nearby green spaces, including Hedgemead Park and Sydney Gardens. The easy access to the river and canal provides ample opportunities for biking, walking, and enjoying Bath Boating Station for punting and rowing in the summer months.

For commuters Bath Spa train station is 1 mile with fast routes into London (approx. 1 hour 20) and Bristol ( approx. 10 mins)

The property

This professionally interior-designed Grade II Georgian period one bedroom apartment is situated in an enviable location just a short stroll away from the vibrant Artisan Quarter of Walcot Street. Boasting a spacious, sunlit living room, a well-appointed bedroom, and a modern kitchen and bathroom, this property offers the perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary living. The large south-facing Mediterranean-styled garden is a true oasis in the heart of the city, providing a tranquil retreat with its lush greenery and sunny aspect.

Ideal for first-time buyers or investors, this apartment comes with two residents parking permits and unlimited visitors permits, ensuring convenience for city dwellers. With no onward chain, this property is ready for its new owners to move in and start enjoying all that the prime location has to offer, including easy access to the river and countryside walks.

Reception Room

4.37m x 3.68m

As you step into the hallway, you're immediately struck by the stunning interiors, decorated in soothing Rust-Oleum Steamed Milk paint, a theme carried throughout the apartment. The living room, just off the hallway, boasts a striking wrought iron fireplace with an opulent marble surround. Decorative alcoves with built-in bookshelves and cupboards add charm and functionality, while Georgian period original sash windows flooding the space with natural light and ornate coving elevate the room's character. Brand new boucle, easy clean treated, natural carpets complete the look, adding a touch of modern luxury.

Bedroom

3.94m x 3.91m

The bedroom is uniquely partitioned from the living room by the original 'wedding doors,' a rare historical feature once used for unveiling bridal dresses. This apartment is the only one on the parade to have preserved this charming piece of history. Sliding the doors open reveals a newly reconfigured bedroom designed to maximize space. Three tall sash windows, complete with window seats, offer serene views of the Mediterranean-inspired garden. On either side of the bed, two slimline wardrobes provide deep, discreet storage for clothes, combining style with practicality.

Bathroom

Just two small steps from the hallway, a sliding door on the left opens to a stylish bathroom with sleek limestone-effect floor tiles. The modern shower enclosure features a black metal frame, an overhead rain shower, handheld shower, and thermostatic mixer control for ultimate comfort. A stone-coloured vanity unit with a black mixer tap and a soft-close WC add to the room’s chic, contemporary design, creating a refined and relaxing space.

Kitchen

2.79m x 1.88m

Before entering the kitchen, a cleverly designed alcove offers a hidden utility area, featuring a washing machine, integrated microwave, and countertop space, all discreetly. Wood panelling painted in Paint & Paper Library's Canvas provides a space for coats. The kitchen itself is elegantly styled, with Corston architectural hardware in dark bronze, multiple wood cabinets. Featuring an integrated fridge freezer, electric oven, and an induction hob. A limewash wooden worktop complements the Mandarin Stone porcelain Zellige splashback tiles, while a double Belfast sink adds a classic touch. Recessed lighting and separate circuits create mood zones, and a tall, floor-length radiator completes the sophisticated look.

Garden

12.9m x 5.84m

On sunny days, this recently landscaped generous south facing garden evokes the charm of the Balearics. A small concrete courtyard with steps leads to an extended raised gravel garden, designed to capture maximum sunlight. Flower beds filled with bark host established white and purple lavender, rosemary hedges, and Mediterranean myrtle shrubs that bloom white in spring. At the rear, two vegetable beds crafted from railway sleepers offer space for homegrown produce. A high wall topped with wicker fencing ensures privacy, and a back gate provides convenient access to Pera Road with permitted on-street parking.

Parking - On street

Two parking permits and two visitors permits