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lanked on both sides by some of Bath’s finest examples of Georgian townhouses and villas, Bathwick Hill is a magnificent, wide road and a sought-after residential location. One of it’s superb homes has recently gone on the market from the first terrace on the hill – Raby Place – and is one that we feel is worth shouting about. The first notable point about this five-floor, substantial, Grade-II listed townhouse is its background. Raby Place was designed by the acclaimed architect John Pinch circa 1823 and is constructed of Bath stone elevations under a slate tiled roof. This particular property – No. 4 – is full of charm and character and has many deeply desirable architectural details typical of the period. These include decorative plasterwork to cornicing and ceilings, deep skirting, carved door surrounds, sash windows with working shutters, a cantilevered stone staircase and double wedding doors between the drawing room and withdrawing room. Of particular note are the principal reception rooms, with the impressive drawing room looking out over the city towards Bath Abbey. There is a comprehensively fitted, handcrafted kitchen on the ground floor which opens into a dining room, creating an excellent living and entertaining space. They flow well together in the semi open-plan space, and rustic wooden floorboards, pendulum feature-lighting and an ornate fireplace add interest. Also in No.4’s favour is an enviable amount of sleeping space. There are four bedrooms, which are decorated 100 I BATH LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
Clockwise, from top left: the sophisticated principal reception room, a chic openplan entertaining space, there are fantastic views from this room; the sunlight-filled master bedroom
HOUSE NUMBERS
4,849
square foot of space
5
bedrooms
£1.5M price
PART
ownership of Raby Lawn, a private garden
so tastefully they require very little, if any, tweaking from the new owners. The sunlight-filled master has a Scandinavian feel to it, what with its pale, stripped wooden floor, neutral colour scheme, comfy sofa and a free-standing roll-top bathtub in front of a feature fireplace – how very hygge. At lower ground floor level, the accommodation is arranged as a self-contained one-bedroom apartment with its own private entrance. There is an internal staircase (currently sealed) linking the apartment with the main integral part of the house which could be re-opened if required, subject to the usual consents, of course. Raby Place includes the part ownership of Raby Lawn, a well-maintained private garden – which No.4 has fine views of – situated opposite the terrace of houses, the residents of which are joint key holders. The attractive, peaceful gardens are pretty secluded and comprise various lawned and paved areas and a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs. To sweeten the deal, residentsonly parking is available outside the property, too. And if all that doesn’t make you rush to book a viewing, the cherry on the beautifully presented, elegant cake is that the property, located on the southern slopes of the city, enjoys a prestigious address within walking distance of the centre of Bath – via the grandest street in the city, Great Pulteney Street.
Carter Jonas, 5 & 6 Wood Street, Bath, BA1 2JQ; 01225 747250; www.carterjonas.co.uk