Audley Park Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1

Designed in the mid-1800s as a bishop’s summer residence, this handsome home is one of four equally striking semi-detached properties originally built by senior Church of England clergy. A short, level walk from the city centre and good local amenities, it is set within wonderfully leafy gardens. Arranged over four storeys, the main living space occupies the lower ground and ground floors, while the seven bedrooms are spread across the first and second floors. All rooms are flooded with light, with the upper levels enjoying good views. Having been the only property the owners viewed when they decided to move to Bath, they say, ‘it was an incredibly lucky find as it fulfilled all of our needs, combining easy access to work in Bristol, excellent schools right on our doorstep, and a flat one-mile walk or cycle into Bath’s beautiful centre through Victoria Park.' All of this convenience while the property takes one away from the hustle and bustle of city life and into an oasis of calm. Tastefully updated it’s a spacious and elegant house, which feels solid and not overly formal or ornate. The owners add, ‘the way the house is laid out makes it very easy to live in for a family, with the downstairs sitting room/playroom on the same floor as the kitchen and easy access to the garden and driveway and private parking.’ The garden, planted with large mature trees offering shade in the hotter weather, is filled with colour, especially during spring and early summer. ‘We often eat in the shade of the walnut tree.’ 'We have extremely helpful neighbours and a social broader neighbourhood – we are sure that the new owners will be welcomed warmly.’ ‘Every room has its own magic, so it would be impossible to choose a favourite.’ ‘For a city home, it is extremely quiet with little traffic noise.’ ‘Recent updates include two new gas boilers and a pressurised hot water system (2023).’ ‘The garden enjoys wonderful birdsong and swooping bats during summer evenings, while the pond is an incredible wildlife haven that has been enjoyed by three generations of our family.’ ‘The proximity to Victoria Park and the Botanical Gardens adds to the feeling of the location not being overly urban.’ ‘It’s been a particularly great house for teenagers, especially as getting around independently from here is easy. It was always a very popular sleepover destination for friends from further out of Bath!’ Additional Information Postcode: BA1 2XJ Local Authority: BANES. Conservation area. Council Tax Band: F Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity. Tenure: Freehold EPC: D Broadband: Please see - checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage Mobile Phone Coverage: Please see - checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage Stamp Duty Payable: Please see - gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax/residential-property-rates