3 bed detached house for sale

St. Catherine, Bath, Somerset BA1

A delightful three bedroom cottage with wonderful views, set within the peaceful St Catherine Valley

Description
Set amidst the unspoilt beauty of St Catherine Valley, The Old School House is an attractive period cottage enjoying far-reaching countryside views and a wonderfully peaceful and private setting on the outskirts of Bath.

Arranged over two floors and extending to approximately 1,650 sq ft, the property is presented in excellent condition throughout and offers well-balanced, light-filled accommodation. At the heart of the house is a spacious dual aspect kitchen/dining room, ideal for modern family living and entertaining, with three windows facing the valley. This is complemented by a generous sitting room also with a beautiful outlook across the surrounding countryside. A conservatory provides an additional reception space, perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the garden and views beyond. The house has an abundance of charm and many period features, including stone mullion windows and a stone fireplace in the sitting room.

Upstairs, there are two well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with wonderful views, alongside another comfortable bedroom and a family bathroom. A further bedroom and shower room are situated on the ground floor, accessed from a corridor leading from the kitchen.
The Old School House successfully combines period charm with practical living space, all within a stunning valley setting, offering a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented home in a sought-after location close to Bath.

Garden
The Old School House is a particularly pretty cottage set on the hillside of the valley. Steps lead up from the roadside to the house, with a pretty gravel walkway around the house, flanked by well-stocked flower beds. The property is enhanced by an attractive front and rear garden, with a patio situated at the rear of the house, surrounded by lawn that enjoys a high degree of privacy and captures the outstanding rural outlook, making it an idyllic setting for both relaxation and entertaining. There is a view through the rear of the garden, towards historic St Catherine Court, providing an impressive backdrop.

The owner of The Old School House has a right of access for off-street parking across the lane from the house.

Location
The Old School House is situated in the incredibly beautiful St Catherine Valley. Positioned on the edge of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a tributary of the River Avon meanders gently through the valley floor below. Despite being tucked away, national road and rail links are easily accessible via the M4, approximately eight miles away, and Bath Spa and Chippenham stations (5 and 12 miles away respectively).

The charming village of Batheaston, on the banks of the River Avon is under two miles away and has a medical centre, pharmacy, primary school, convenience stores, cafés, Post Office and church. Bath’s stunning honey-coloured Georgian architecture is under five miles away. Rich in history and culture, with its myriad theatres, festivals, galleries, restaurants and cafés, it has much to offer. Architectural highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent, the majestic Circus and the Roman Baths. There is also much to inspire interest beyond the city, throughout the stunning Somerset countryside, as well as attractions like Stonehenge and Avebury. The Michelin starred Olive Tree restaurant is in the centre of Bath, with Babington House (Soho House Group) and boutique hotel and restaurant, The Pig Near Bath, approximately 12 and 17 miles away respectively.

Square Footage: 1,650 sq ft