4 Bed Detached House For Sale

Bannerdown House is a detached modern home located in the wonderful village of Bathford. Standing adjacent to open countryside the house and gardens were designed to take in the panoramic views across and along this picturesque valley. The central entrance hall leads to the drawing room which benefits from an attractive Bath stone fireplace. The triple aspect provides a pleasant aspect of the front garden and the wonderful views of the adjacent countryside. The sitting room is a great space for all the family with a wood burning stove, a dining area plus double doors in the sitting area leading directly out to the rear garden once again, taking in those stunning views. This room flows into the adjacent kitchen/breakfast room which has been well designed with shaker style units including a fitted central dining table. There is an impressive picture window; did I mention those views! There is direct access from the kitchen to the garden, plus a practical utility room.



On the first floor there is a choice of principal bedroom suites. The first has a triple aspect with those far-reaching views. The ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom is of note with a stylish free-standing bath and walk-in shower. The second bedroom suite has a large picture window plus an en-suite bathroom. Completing the accommodation on this floor is a third double bedroom plus a nursery. The second floor accommodates the fourth bedroom which has its own sitting/study area.

Outside

Bannerdown House is situated along a no-through country lane. A five-bar gate opens on to the drive providing plenty of parking and leading to a substantial detached double garage. For those who would like additional self-contained accommodation this could be an opportunity to convert, subject to the usual consents. The front garden has a level lawn screened by a mature Beech hedge. A covered pergola provides a wonderful terrace with a barbecue fireplace. The patio continues around to the side kitchen terrace with raised beds full of colour. The garden to the rear is all about the view. With lawn and stone terraces

providing a choice of seating areas to relax and take in the picture-perfect setting along the valley. There is an additional vegetable garden to the rear of the garage.

Situation

Bathford is an extremely sought after village with a blend of Georgian village homes, quaint cottages, and desirable modern family homes, surrounded by open countryside. This thriving village has plenty to offer including a popular country pub, The Crown, a community village shop, a village hall with a timetable of classes and events, plus sports clubs including football, rugby and cricket. There is the luxury of two golf clubs nearby: Cumberwell Park and Kingswood. Bathford Church of England Primary School is a magnet for families due to its ‘outstanding’ result in its last Ofsted inspection. The village is well served by a regular bus service into Bath city centre, again adding to the appeal of this address. The village is part of a conservation area, with pleasant country walks along the valley as well as strolling along the canal accessed close by in neighbouring Batheaston. It is just four miles to Milsom Street. Bath Spa Station offers easy access to London Paddington (80 minutes).

Property Ref Number:

HAM-52637

Additional Information

Local Authority: Bath and North East Somerset. Council Tax Band F.



Services: Mains connected electricity, water and gas. Gas central heating, Air Source heat pump and Solar panels. Private Drainage.

Vendor’s Note: A Solar PV system generates electricity on bright days. There is a 10 KW battery storage. Excess is sold off to the grid. The Solar Water Heating System provides hot water in the summer months and reduced costs by pre-heating in colder months. There is a heat exchange ventilation system. An air source heat pump and gas boiler runs the underfloor heating. There is a septic tank shared with immediate neighbours and is serviced and emptied regularly with shared costs.



Planning permission was granted to convert the garage to an annexe 21/01712/FUL. This expired on the 4th June 2024.