5 bedroom house

Built in the mid 1800s, this handsome home has an elevated position on Bathford's hillside, with views one way across the Box valley and the other, towards Little Solsbury Hill. The attractive front door is reached via stone steps and is framed by a transom window above it, and sidelight windows either side.

Inside, a spacious, square hall has high ceilings, ornate cornicing and ceiling rose, and wooden panelling below the dado rail. The space is currently being made good use of as an office. Connecting doors lead to the sitting room, with similar decorative details, and from here, French doors open onto a balcony with steps down to the rear garden terrace below. The drawing room is at the front of the house, with views through its large three-window bay across allotments and to the hills beyond. This room has generous proportions and features an attractive fireplace with woodburner. There's also a family
bathroom on this floor.

On the lower ground floor, the kitchen/dining room has natural stone tile flooring, granite worktops, cream units, a gas AGA and separate hob. A large utility room with plenty of storage space has access to the side of the house via an external door. There are two bedrooms on this floor, with a shower room in between them. Bedroom four has an original stone fireplace and windows to the rear, while bedroom five (currently used as a gym) has two smaller windows and an external door.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom suite has the same generous footprint as the drawing room below, and the views are further enhance by its elevation. The en suite has floor-to-ceiling tiles and a shower. The two remaining bedrooms are both doubles, one with fitted storage, the other with an original wrought-iron fireplace and mantel.

Large stone pillars mark the entrance to number 108, with walls and hedging on either side. The paved driveway is spacious enough for four cars and has a charging 'station' for electric vehicles. Steps up from the drive lead to the front door; along the right, an iron gate allows access further along the side of the house and into the rear garden.

The garden has three main areas: a paved terrace closest to the house, a lawned area with shrubbery and trees in the centre, and a raised wooden decked space with terrace, pergola and outdoor bar at the rear. From here, there's access to the garage which, though mostly used as storage, is large enough for a car and can be approached via Dovers Lane at the rear.

In all approximately 0.19 of an acre. EPC: E.

Bathford is a highly desirable village to the east of Bath. It has a thriving community, with a community shop, café and allotments, a popular pub and an outstanding primary school. Avonvale Rugby Club and Bathford Cricket Club are also based in the village, close to the River Avon and there are plenty of rural walks in the area.

There is an excellent bus service into the city. High speed rail links are available from Bath Spa and Chippenham stations to London Paddington and the property is well placed for commuting with easy access to J17 and J18 of the M4.

There are good local primary schools in Bathford, Batheaston and Bathampton, in addition to an excellent selection of renowned schools in Bath and the surrounding area.

Central Bath 4 miles, Bradford on Avon 6 miles, Bristol 18 miles, M4 (J18) 10 miles. (All distances and times approximate).

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