Sign inApartment 4, 20 Lansdown Crescent, Bath, £825,000
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Description
A rare opportunity to acquire an impressive three bedroom, Grade I listed, 2nd floor apartment of particular architectural interest, with stunning views of the city, the use of beautiful formal gardens and sun terraces, lift access and single garage parking.Full Description
Lansdown Crescent is one the most prominent and sought after residential locations within the city of Bath, set on the upper Lansdown slopes and commanding stunning panoramic views of the city and beyond.The property is only a short distance from the city centre, which provides a full range of retail outlets, restaurants, wine bars and many other amenities which include; The Theatre Royal, Thermae Spa, Bath Rugby Club and cultural interests such as the newly refurbished Holburne Museum.
Number 20 Lansdown Crescent is one of the two end pavilions designed by John Palmer in-between 1789 – 1793. From the impressive drawing room there are wonderful views over the city. The property is also conveniently positioned for access to a number of nearby schools which include; Kingswood, The Royal High and King Edwards Pre-Prep. It is also well located for easy access to the M4 motorway Junction 18, approximately 10 miles to the north, and for access to the city of Bristol, some ten miles to the west. Other communications include the Bath Spa railway station providing links to London Paddington, Swindon, Bristol and South Wales.
20 Lansdown Crescent is an impressive Grade I listed Georgian town house of elegant proportions, having been tastefully divided into five individual apartments. The property is of particular architectural interest having been the home of the famous Bathonian William Beckford. The imposing communal entrance hall has a stunning cantilevered stair case which rises to the second floor, in addition and most unusually in Bath, the property is serviced by a lift to all floors.
Apartment 4, which is presented in immaculate decorative order through out has an elegant and spacious reception hall from which all rooms lead. The formal sitting room to the front of the apartment has attractive glazed double doors leading from the hall and a beautiful bow window, enjoying the stunning views. There is a generous well equipped kitchen/breakfast room to the rear of the property which over looks Upper Lansdown Mews. The particularly spacious master bedroom suite is to the rear of the property, over looking the gardens and has a large en-suite bath and shower room and dressing area. There are two further double bedrooms and a guest shower room. In addition there is plenty of built in storage space and a large store/utility room.
Externally the property has the use of beautifully manicured formal walled gardens, a conservatory and sun terraces along with a single garage space accessed from Upper Lansdown Mews.
Grand Communal Entrance Hall -
with cantillevered staircase and lift leading up to:
Private Entrance Hall - with fitted carpets, wall mounted intercom and walk in cloaks cupboard.
Doors from the entrance hall lead to all the further rooms.
Utility/Store Room - with a range of built in cupboards, drawers and wall mounted shelving, the hot water tank is housed within this room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - with vinyl cushioned flooring, a comprehensive range of floor and wall mounted units, cupboards and drawers, double electric integrated oven and electric 4 ring induction hob with extractor over, stainless steel sink and drainer with stainless steel swan neck tap and filter tap, integrated Neff dishwasher, integrated AEG washing machine and space for tumble dryer. Window to side aspect looking on to Upper Lansdown Mews, ceiling mounted spot light track, breakfast bar, fully tiled splash backs and granite effect work surface.
Drawing Room - with fitted carpet, fabulous bow window to front aspect with Juliette balconettes and stunning far reaching views of the City, period style cornicing and central ceiling rose.
Bedroom 3/Dining Room - with fitted carpets and window to front aspect with Juliette balconette and working shutters.
Shower Room - with fitted carpets and fully tiled corner shower unit, vanity unit with Corian basin and mixer tap with cupboard under, wall mounted mirrored lit shelf and cupboard unit, wall mounted heated towel rail, pedestal WC, large built in shelved cupboard, extractor fan and recessed ceiling spot lights.
From the entrance hall there is a door which goes into an:
Inner Lobby - with a range of built in floor to ceiling wardrobes, sliding door through to:
Bedroom 2 - with fitted carpets, Georgian sash windows with working shutters to front aspect with Juliette balconette and feature window seat, a range of built in floor to ceiling wardrobes.
From the inner lobby a door leads through to the:
Dressing Area - having a range of mirrored wardrobes.
Master Bedroom - with fitted carpets, 2 Georgian sash windows to the rear aspect with working shutters overlooking the gardens. Door through to:
En Suite Bathroom - with fitted carpets, fully glazed corner shower unit, panelled bath with a chrome mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, fully tiled splash back, tiled shelf, feature mirror recess, pedestal WC, pedestal bidet, vanity unit with dual Corian basins with chrome mixer taps, wall mounted mirrored lit vanity units, wall mounted heated towel rail, Georgian sash window with cupboards under to rear aspect with working shutters.
remove - There are beautifully manicured and well established formal walled communal gardens and a pretty paved sun terrace along with a Georgian conservatory, accessed from Upper Lansdown Mews and the ground floor hallway.
Garage - a generous single parking space in a triple garage to the rear of the property.
Services: All mains services are connectedHeating: Full gas central heating
Tenure: 5th share of the Freehold
Management Company: L2 (Bath) Ltd (Chilton Estates) Details upon request.
Council Tax Band: Band E - £1,756.14 per annum (2011/2012)
Inclusions: All fitted carpets are included within the price
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