Englishcombe Lane, Bath, Somerset BA2

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 7 - Bathrooms: 4

Agent: Knight Frank - Bath Phone: 01225 288677

This elegant Edwardian family home has been meticulously maintained and sensitively updated, retaining fine period features and generous proportions. Arranged over three floors, the accommodation is expansive and flexible, ideally suited to modern family life, with exceptional reception space, a standout kitchen/breakfast room, landscaped gardens with a southerly aspect and a detached double garage.<br/><br/>A panelled front lobby opens into a magnificent reception hall. The principal reception rooms include an elegant drawing room with feature window and wood‑burning stove, a dual‑aspect sitting room opening onto the terrace and rear garden, and a formal dining room, all providing excellent flow and versatility.<br/><br/>The kitchen/breakfast room features granite‑topped units, an island, Aga and pantry, with rooflights and garden access. The first floor provides a principal suite with dressing room and en suite, four further bedrooms and a bathroom, while the second floor offers two additional en suite bedrooms and a utility room.<br/><br/>To the front, the garden is laid to lawn with mature shrub planting and hedging, offering privacy and a pleasant approach. Steps rise from a private driveway to a front terrace with portico, retaining wall and built‑in bench seating.<br/>The rear garden has been attractively landscaped with terracing, stone pathways and steps leading up to a raised lawn enjoying a southerly aspect. A side pathway with pergola leads to a greenhouse, while further raised seating areas provide ideal spaces for alfresco dining and entertaining.<br/><br/>To the side of the property is a detached double garage, accessed via a shared drive.<p><br/>The property occupies a highly sought‑after position on the southern slopes of the city, an area particularly favoured by families due to its proximity to a range of well‑regarded schools. Beechen Cliff, Moorland and Hayesfield Schools are all within walking distance, while respected independent schools such as Prior Park College and King Edward’s School are also close by.<br/><br/>Local amenities are available in nearby Bear Flat and include a small supermarket, popular public house, fine dining restaurant, pharmacy and a range of services for daily needs. Regular bus services provide convenient access to the city centre and Bath Spa railway station, which offers direct services to Bristol and London Paddington. Bristol International Airport is approximately 20 miles away.<br/><br/>what3words: ///<a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/ritual.cowboy.clay">ritual.cowboy.clay</a></p>