* Freehold
* 5 bedrooms
* 5 reception rooms
* 4 bathrooms
* 3. 20 acres
* Coach House
* Outbuildings
* Period
* Detached
* Garden
* Terrace
* Town/City
* Cellar
* Woodland
Dating from the mid - 19th century, Fairstowe is an elegant west - facing Grade II
listed family home, with typical proportions of the Georgian era. The
principal façade is of local Bath stone under a slate roof, with an impressive
two storey porch. There are a wealth of fine original features, including
decorative plasterwork, shutters, bay windows, and several full - length sash
windows, which enjoy the magnificent views across the gardens and cityscape
beyond.
The entrance hall gives a wonderful sense of arrival and leads through to the
principal reception rooms. Both the drawing room and dining room enjoy
spectacular west facing views. It's a house that is blessed with an abundance
of natural light throughout, especially in the kitchen area and garden room.
The Mark Wilson kitchen comprises striking worktops, ample storage, electric
aga, and wooden floors with underfloor heating. The fantastic garden room,
which seamlessly connects to the house, can be enjoyed throughout the year and
gives direct access onto a superb dining terrace.
On the first floor is the principal bedroom with a dressing area and a
luxurious en suite bathroom, a south - facing terrace running the full length of
the house, two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom, a large shower
room, and an office/dressing room. The basement provides excellent and bright
accommodation, including two further double bedrooms, a shower room, utility
room, store room, boiler room, and an extensive cellar.
The immaculate gardens and grounds at Fairstowe offer a wealth of mature trees
and established herbaceous perennial borders, as well as a traditional
greenhouse and a productive kitchen garden, which all complement the house
perfectly. This idyllic south - west facing garden has been designed to take
full advantage of the elevated setting and has been cleverly planted to
provide colour and interest throughout the seasons. Highlights include a lime
tree avenue, neat yew hedging, a rose garden, and a delightful Piet Oudolf
inspired garden.
The lawns are interspersed with terraces, gently winding paths, sweeping
steps, and two fantastic viewing platforms. Beyond the formal gardens, there
are magnificent ancient trees, three connecting ponds, and a charming winding
walk through the woodland. Located to the side of the main house is an
impressive coach house, which contains a self - contained flat, garaging,
workshop, tractor store, and log store. The land extends to about 3. 2 acres in
total.
Fairstowe occupies an elevated position on Widcombe Hill, with exceptional
far - reaching views across the City of Bath. The property provides the rare
combination of a rural lifestyle#, yet within close proximity to all the
excellent amenities, schools, and transport links Bath has to offer.
Bath is a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman
history, which enjoys a wealth of cultural, business, and recreational
facilities. Bath is a cultural hub in the region and boasts a number of
renowned venues, including the Theatre Royal and the Assembly rooms among
others. The surrounding area is well known for the quality of its schooling,
both in the private and state sector, including Prior Park, Monkton Combe,
King Edwards, The Royal High School for Girls, and Kingswood in Bath. Further
afield are Downside, Marlborough, Millfield, and St Mary's Calne.
There are excellent sporting opportunities nearby, including rugby clubs at
Bath, Bristol, and Gloucester; county cricket; and horse racing at Bath,
Wincanton, Salisbury, and Chepstow. Local golf courses include Cumberwell
Park, Kingsdown, and Bowood. Communication links are excellent with a mainline
railway to London Paddington (70 minutes) from Chippenham, Bath Spa, and
Bristol Temple Meads. There is easy access to the M4 motorway at Junction 18
for the Midlands, Southwest, London, and Southeast. Bristol Airport lies 20
miles to the west, offering domestic and international flights.

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