Lansdown Road, Beckfords Gate Lansdown Road, BA1

Beckfords Gate is located within the Bath World Heritage Site and Bath Conservation Area in a prime position in Lansdown, a highly sought-after residential neighbourhood of Bath. The Grade II Listed Beckfords Embattled Gateway is situated on the southern boundary of this building, within the freehold demise of the property and accessed via the communal gardens. William Beckford was once reputed to be the wealthiest commoner in England and one of the city’s most important residents. The Gate formed part of ‘Beckfords Ride’ from his home in Lansdown Crescent to Beckfords Tower, his retreat at the top of Lansdown Hill. 

Bath City Centre is less than a mile away and Lansdown Golf Club, Lansdown Tennis, Squash and Croquet Club and Bath Racecourse are all within walking distance. 

Description 

Apartment 4 is a sublime penthouse apartment with impressive proportions located within the Beckfords Gate development.  Beckfords Gate, built in 2019, is styled as a fine Georgian Villa with Bath stone elevations. Accessed via an impressive, bonded gravel drive, Beckfords Gate is set within impressive and established surroundings and flanked on both sides by large period houses. Upon entering the building, a spacious communal hall greets you, from which either stairs or a lift will grant you direct access to the apartment. 

The penthouse is finished to a high specification with engineered timber flooring to entrance and reception rooms, wool blend carpets to bedrooms and marble styled tiles within the bathrooms. 

On entering the apartment, you are greeted by a lobby area that opens out into an incredible open plan living space, over 40ft in length. This incredible accommodation features vaulted ceilings with two skylights, giving an amazing sense of space. There are three large sash windows which flood the space with light and present the most striking views over Bath and beyond. There is a centrally positioned, gas fireplace with Chesney surround with dining and sitting areas placed either side. 

Adjacent to the dining room is the spacious, open plan kitchen with a central island. Contemporary in execution with wall and base units that provide ample storage space, Quartz worktops and fully integrated appliances, including a fridge freezer, dishwasher and wine fridge. 

There is a separate utility room neighbouring the kitchen with a washing machine, tumble-dryer, storage cupboards and separate sink. 

The master bedroom suite leads off the main living space and comprises a large dressing room or study with the most incredible views, bedroom space and generous en suite bathroom with dual sinks, undermount bath with stone surround, and a walk-in shower and built-in storage. 

There are a further two double bedrooms within the apartment.   Bedroom two features an en-suite shower room. The third bedroom or study benefits from built-in wardrobes. 

The apartment is completed with a family shower room. 

This stunning 3-bedroom apartment is a unique opportunity not to be missed. 

Externally 

An electrically operated sky door gives access to a private roof terrace, a wonderful place to enjoy the impeccable views over the city of Bath.    The property also comes with access to communal gardens and a private parking space. 

General Information 

Gas central heating with underfloor heating throughout. 

Tenure – Share of the Freehold.    Length of lease – 999 years from 20 December 2021. 

Current service charge - £7161.37 per annum.