* Freehold
Nestled in the centre of much - coveted Larkhall, Bath, is this delightful 19th -
century three - bedroom terraced house with a courtyard garden. Under the
guardianship of its current owner, the house has been thoughtfully renovated,
maintaining its historic character and adding beautiful details, such as the
reclaimed timber floors and kitchen cabinetry. A short walk from Larkhall
village square, the house is perfectly positioned for the area’s lovely
independent shops, restaurants and cafes and is only a 35 - minute walk from the
centre of Bath.
Setting the Scene
Until the 18th century, the landscape of Larkhall was predominantly
agricultural, but in 1740, an urban settlement began to flourish. The
development was concentrated around the Georgian manor house at the crossroads
of St Saviour’s Road and Upper Lambridge Street. This intersection is now
known as the ‘Larkhall village square’. In 1784, the manor began operating as
an inn and brewery with attached stables and is still in operation as a pub
today. This terraced house, thought to have been built in the 1890s, occupies
a central position tucked on a quiet lane behind the village square. For more
information, see the History section.
The Grand Tour
The house is accessed by a pretty footpath that runs from the main street and
along the front of the terrace. The ashlar Bath stone façade is crowned with a
decorative scalloped fascia board, and the gooseberry fool green - painted front
door is draped in honeysuckle. This opens to a bright hallway, off which there
is a handy cloakroom. Running underfoot and throughout the ground level is
reclaimed stained pine flooring, thoughtfully sourced by the current owner to
blend with the building's period aesthetic. Light pours through the original
sash windows to reveal the beautifully weathered floor.
At the back of the plan is the reception room. Spanning the original 19th -
century terrace and a later extension, this room has ample space for a sitting
area as well as space for dining; the current owner has also arranged a corner
for reading. In the middle of the room, a fantastic double - sided fireplace
with an open gas fire sits on a raised hearth, creating a wonderful focal
point. Light shines through a set of sliding glass doors that open to a
private courtyard at the rear of the house, meaning the room is exceptionally
bright, enhanced by the white - washed brick exposed brick on the chimney
breast. To the front of the house is the kitchen, where salvaged wooden
cabinets and a deep butler sink make a charming space for cooking. A glazed
door from the kitchen opens to the private courtyard, perfect for alfresco
dining in the summer.
From the reception room, a staircase rises to the first floor with three
bedrooms and a family bathroom. At the end of the landing is the primary
bedroom, which overlooks the courtyard below. Just outside this window, a vine
twists along the rear rubble stone wall, growing heavy with a bounty of grapes
each year. Of the two further bedrooms, one is positioned at the back of the
plan and is currently used as a studio space. The other is at the front with
another original sash window. From the landing, a pitch - pine panelled door
with a quatrefoil detail opens to a bathroom with white - painted floorboards
and soft blue - toned walls.
The Great Outdoors
A pair of sliding glass doors open from the reception room to an intimate
courtyard at the rear of the house, a perfect space for potting plants,
growing herbs or enjoying a coffee. At the front, a patio area sits alongside
the gardens of neighbouring homes, which blend to make a beautiful green and,
come summer, colourful approach.
Out and About
Larkhall is in the city's northern quarter; abundant with independent shops
and grocers, this corner of Bath has a vibrant village atmosphere. For local
produce, Goodies Delicatessen is well - stocked with handmade cheese,
charcuterie and sweet treats, as well as excellent organic coffee. Just across
the road is Larkhall Butchers, considered one of the city's best. There is
also a cooperative supermarket, an independent hardware store, a post office
and a pub, as well as the Rondo Theatre, which hosts a variety of up - and -
coming acts as well as well - established performers. For green space, a path at
the back of the terrace leads to a common, perfect for walking dogs or a
stroll among trees.
The house is only a 25 - minute walk to the centre of Bath, where there are
endless restaurants, cafes and bars. A trip to Landrace Bakery for bread and
pastries or The Beckford Bottle Shop for artisan cheese and enviable cellar
offerings are both excellent choices. Uniquely situated in a hollow in the
hills, the surrounding Somerset countryside provides an incredible backdrop to
the city. The National Trust Skyline Walk offers exceptional views through six
miles of meadows and ancient woodlands.
Transport links are excellent; Bath Spa train station can be reached in about
10 minutes by bus, or a 35 - minute walk, providing a direct line to London
Paddington in under one and a half hours. The M4 motorway sits just on the
edge of Larkhall, and a drive to London via this route takes two and a half
hours. For international connections, Bristol Airport is less than an hour’s
drive.
Council Tax Band: C

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