4 bed town house for sale

Northampton Street, Bath BA1

Number 5, Northampton Street was built in the late 1790s on land that was formerly the gardens of the Honourable Charles Hamilton of Hope House, Lansdown, a relation of William Beckford. After Hamilton’s death, the plot was bought by Sir William Pulteney for residential development. The large Georgian houses, on the lower part of the street, of which five survived, were built to the earliest designs of distinguished Bath architect John Pinch the Elder.

Number 5 offers elegant, historical and perfectly proportioned accommodation set to 5 storeys with fine rearward views over green space. The main entrance is on the ground floor leading to an impressive hallway showing off the original flagstones and staircase.

The rooms give a versatile layout to cater for a multitude of different living needs with a blend of either 3 bedrooms and 4 reception rooms or more bedrooms. The lower ground floor keeps with tradition and provides the kitchen and the dining room which has access to the rear garden via a few external steps. This floor also has access to the front vaults, utility room and cloakroom.

The rear garden is an enclosed haven of mature planting and ample space for table and chairs.

Northampton Street is positioned conveniently to the rear of the Royal Crescent, adjacent to St James Square and within striking distance of Royal Victoria Park, The Approach Golf Course and The Botanical Gardens. Nearby on Julian Road and St James Square there are several excellent local amenities which include a national chain supermarket, a doctors and dental practice, a chemist, an organic greengrocer, a convenience store, hairdressers and public house. In addition, there are wonderful 5* spa and gym facilities at The Royal Crescent and The Priory hotels.

The unesco World Heritage City of Bath is within easy walking distance and offers a wonderful array of chain and independent retail outlets, many fine restaurants, cafes and wine bars along with a number of well-respected cultural activities which include the attractions at The Roman Baths and Pump Rooms, a world-famous international music and literary festival and many pre-London shows at The Theatre Royal.

There are several good state and independent schools within easy reach which include St Andrews Primary School on Julian Road and St Stephens, Kingswood and The Royal High Schools in Lansdown.

World Class Sporting facilities are available at Bath Rugby and Cricket Clubs and at Bath University and there are excellent hotel, gym and spa facilities at the Royal Crescent and Priory Hotels.

Communications include a direct line to London Paddington, Bristol and South Wales from Bath Spa Railway Station. The M4 Motorway is 8 miles to the north and Bristol Airport is 18 miles to the west.