Norton St. Philip, Bath, Somerset, BA2

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Knight Frank - Bath Phone: 01225 288677

Believed to date back to the early 18th century, the property offers characterful accommodation with period features.<br/><br/>The accommodation is beautifully presented and arranged over three floors, all maintained to a high standard throughout.<br/><br/>A glass and oak entrance hall leads into the open plan kitchen/dining room, complete with a gas fired AGA and a useful pantry. This space opens into a cosy seating area with additional builtin storage, and there is also a cloakroom on this level.<br/><br/>A short flight of steps rises to the living room, which features an inglenook fireplace with a bread oven, a wood burner, and an attractive blue lias flagstone floor. From here, you can access Bedroom 4 – a charming double bedroom with a stone fireplace and window seat. This room also works well as a home office if required.<br/><br/>On the first floor is the impressive vaulted principal bedroom, which includes an en suite shower room and a stunning glass and oak sun room – the perfect spot to relax and enjoy views across the garden and the landscape beyond. This floor also provides a further double bedroom and a family bathroom.<br/><br/>The second floor is home to Bedroom 3, a generous double with exposed elm floorboards and built-in cupboards.<br/><br/>The property is approached through double wooden five bar gates, opening onto a private gravel driveway that provides parking alongside two garages. A secondary access point, with its own set of large double wooden gates, sits on the opposite side of the garages for added convenience.<br/><br/>The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with country gardens that gently slope away from the house and are bordered by a natural stream. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and enhanced by a mature array of plants, shrubs, and trees, creating a peaceful and picturesque setting.<br/><br/>Land Area: In all approximately 0.74 acres<br/>Services: Mains electricity, drainage and water. Gas fired central heating (new boiler 2025) and AGA.<br/>Local Authority: Mendip District Council - Council Tax: Band G<br/>EPC: D<br/>Method of Sale: We are advised that the property is Freehold<br/>what3words: ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/beads.novelist.kettles">beads.novelist.kettles</a><br/>Viewings: Strictly with the agent by appointment<p><br/>The pretty and historic village of Norton St Philip, is positioned on the southern edge of the city of Bath. It was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1066, later flourishing as an important centre for the wool and cloth trade in the 13th century.<br/><br/>At its heart stands the iconic, half timbered George Inn, which has served as a meeting place for merchants for over 500 years and remains a defining feature of the village crossroads. The village also benefits from a second pub, The Fleur de Lys, as well as a shop with a Post Office, a primary school, and a Parish Church. Norton St Philip has a vibrant, friendly community supported by numerous clubs, including walking, photography, and art groups.<br/><br/>Nearby is the popular Flourish Farm Shop, and the vibrant market towns of Bradford on Avon and Frome, as well as the city of Bath, providing an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, activities, and schools.<br/><br/>Bradford on Avon 5 miles, Frome 6 miles, Babington House 7 miles, Bath City Centre 7.5 miles (all distances are approximate).</p>