The Batch, Batheaston, Bath, Somerset, BA1

A handsome Grade II listed attached period home situated in the village of Batheaston enjoying open views across the Avon valley and fine period features.

Description

This handsome Grade II Listed property, built in the mid 18th century boasts classic dressed and rubble honey coloured stone elevations under an impressive Cotswold stone tile hipped roof. Large sash windows form the front elevation, whilst three venetian windows span the southern elevation to take in the excellent views of the Avon valley. The property enjoys spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over 4 floors and is in excess of 3,300 sq ft.

A welcoming reception hall leads with a period tile floor to the principal ground floor reception rooms. The two large and square reception rooms enjoy feature fireplaces, wood panelling, high ceilings and tall sash windows. At the rear of the house is a superb open plan kitchen/dining/family room, excellent for entertaining and opening into the garden through glazed double doors. There is a utility room and W.C on this floor with a door leading down to the spacious cellar.

The property enjoys three upper floors which are arranged as five bedrooms and four bath/shower rooms with the option of a sixth bedroom as required. One of the bedrooms on the first floor has a large walk-in wardrobe as well as opening into a large conservatory that leads into a section of the garden at the rear of the property.

There is a wealth of character on offer in this delightful period home to include feature fireplaces, exposed wooden floors and beams, ornate shutters, sash windows, exposed stone walls and wooden panelled doors. The tall sash windows affords an abundance of natural light and the open views to the front and side improve the further up you go in the property.

Grounds

A private walled drive leads to a large garage and store area with parking for numerous cars in front. The gardens are arranged around the house, a lawn with a pond and shrub borders to the front, again with the views, whilst a large paved patio leads around the side, creating a Mediterranean feel with climbing plants perfect for al fresco dining. Steps lead up to a vegetable garden and terrace. There is a further lawn to the rear, next to a former indoor swimming pool, in need of updating and up until more recently had planning permission and listed buildings consent to convert into annexe accommodation.

Location

This impressive period home is located along The Batch, a quiet no-through road up and off the High Street.

Batheaston is a thriving village with a well regarded primary school, post office, public houses, a medical centre, convenience shop and a coffee shop and bistro. Local amenities within 5 miles include Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, with a comprehensive range of leisure facilities, and Cumberwell Park golf course

Batheaston is well placed for access to the M4 and Chippenham and is within 3 miles of Bath city centre. Bath is a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman heritage and enjoys a wealth of cultural, business and recreational facilities.

There are well regarded schools in both the state and private sectors, along with two universities. Communication links are excellent with a mainline rail link to London Paddington (journey time from 75 minutes) and Bristol Temple Meads (journey time from 15 minutes). Junction 18 of the M4 is approximately 10 miles north.

Square Footage: 3,400 sq ft



Directions

The property is located towards the end of The Batch which is a no-through road just off the High Street.

Additional Info

A History of Poplar House
Poplar house is believed to be built 1750's by a wealthy wool/clothier merchant, the property originally owned a lot more of the surrounding land and adjoined the workers cottages next door. The idea was to be on the London side of Bath with easy transport links to the capital.

As with many holdings or farmsteads the Georgians liked to create the impressive façade however, we believe its origins are earlier and probably lie in the 17th Century or even in an earlier Tudor period. The House still has remnants from both the 17th Century Jacobean and 16th Century Tudor times visible within it, such as the Jacobean windows in the first and second floor bedrooms, or the Tudor hinges on the front and cellar doors.

It has had many different uses over the years. After WW2 it was the doctors surgery for the village and more recently owned by a Potter and used as their studio before Major Richard Carr-Gomm, OBE, and his wife, bought it in circa 1982 and developed it by extending the dining room and adding a garage, an indoor pool and a first-floor conservatory.