4 bedroom house for sale

The accommodation is set over five floors with evenly proportioned rooms, all arranged around a central staircase with flexibility as to how the rooms may be arranged to suit a buyer’s practical and lifestyle preferences. For example, to meet the need for good work-from-home space or when an extra bedroom or two are required for house guests.

This intriguing, elegant house sits quietly and discreetly alone, adjacent to St James's Square and just behind Royal Crescent - a highly individual Georgian house which seems to have this hidden 'piazza' all to itself.

Whilst unconventional in its space planning, like so many other buildings in Bath with real historic interest, it has been carefully preserved and nurtured, retaining some charming period fireplaces and natural finish to the interior woodwork, emphasising its honest character.

Whilst many will feel that there should be a very light touch applied in respect of any changes, not least because of its heritage and Listed status, it is useful to know that Planning permission was granted for a ground floor extension (see drawing) in 2003 (this lapsed in 2008 and re-application would be necessary).

The pretty fireplaces and the aga kitchen breakfast room with flagstone floor are certainly notable features, as is the southerly aspect garden, which is surprisingly large for a city centre home.

Just adjacent to this historic setting (Charles Dickens lived in one of the townhouses guarding St James's Place) there are a number of excellent shops, including a fine deli/coffee shop, pharmacy, organic greengrocer, flower shop, barber, pub and hairdresser, with the renowned Marlborough Tavern is also just around the corner. This is certainly one of the most desirable little neighbourhoods in Bath.

For those buyers who do not require all-year round-residency, we believe that this property has excellent potential as a holiday let investment.

The house is also well situated for a number of reputable schools nearby, including Kingswood, The Royal High Schools and St Stephens C of E Primary school.