Detached house for sale in Walcot Buildings, Bath BA1

A unique Georgian townhouse in the heart of the fashionable area of Walcot. The upper maisonette benefits from its private front door leading to the first floor housing the live-in kitchen/family room with south facing views to the hills beyond. Period features include a corniced ceiling, handsome fireplace and window shutters. A modern fitted kitchen plus bespoke joinery, and plenty of space for a large dining table creates a superb informal living area. To the front of the house is a cosy sitting room. The two upper floors both house two bedrooms and a bathroom on each level with the views just getting better.

The ground floor double fronted shop houses a show room extending the full depth of the building, plus a further area and a shower room. The business rates have a current rateable value of £6,300 for No 16 and £7,600 for No 17. The shop will be on a 999 year lease with a peppercorn ground rent.

Situation

Walcot Buildings is a Grade II Listed terrace located on the south side of the London Road. It is a level walk into the heart of the city. Much of the terrace comprises ground floor shop fronts and residential homes. This mixture of artisan shops, independent bars and restaurants have been integral with the popularity of the area attracting homeowners and businesses to this trendy location. The great variety of local amenities including Town+House by Always Sunday; often highlighted for its excellent food in the glossy magazines. There is also a photographic studio, framers, a piano shop, The Curfew pub, an Italian deli and café and a refillable food store and café. There is a choice of green spaces with Kensington Meadows and Hedgemead Park.

Additional Information

Vendor’s Note
There is a parking space available by separate negotiation.

Tenure: Share of Freehold and a 999-year lease.

Management Company: A management company will be created. The upper apartment will be 3/5ths of the town house. The ground floor shop front will be 1/5 and the Garden Flat will be 1/5. The suggested management fee for the upper apartment will be £1,200 pa and £400pa for the shop. Holiday Lets and Pets will be allowed in the creation of the new lease.

Council Tax Band for the upper apartment is Band C.