2 bed Flat For Sale £345,000
A sensitively refurbished second floor two bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room, dining room, bathroom, and loft in historic Grade II* listed Georgian Eagle House, Northend, 2.9 miles from the centre of Georgian Bath.
The property is of historic significance as it was remodelled in 1724 by John Wood the Elder, the important architect who designed Queen Square and the Circus, Bath. Eagle House was the first known house and work in the Bath area by this famous architect and it was his own house. His son, John Wood the Younger, and designer of the Royal Crescent, Bath lived at Eagle House until his death in 1781. Colonel Linley Blathwayt, a descendent of the Blathwayt family who resided in the nearby seventeenth century mansion and deer park, Dyrham Park, lived in Eagle House in the late nineteenth century. The eagle on the façade of the house is similar to the one at Dyrham Park. In the early twentieth century important Suffragette figures such as Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst visited Eagle House and a memorial to the Suffragettes has been put up recently. Eagle House has been recently refurbished extensively and meticulously and this apartment on the second floor with such a history, yet with contemporary design, and stunning views over St Catherine’s Valley, is unique.
A grand communal entrance, through a door set in an Ionic doorcase with heavily banded columns, pediment, and stone carving of Queen Caroline’s head, leads up to the apartment. The communal hall has an oak floor with a runner of dark striped carpet, a large antique mirror, gold sideboard and a series of gold framed pictures illustrating the history of the building. The communal staircase is painted in Farrow and Ball Slipper Satin, an off white close to the colour of 18th century ballet shoes, and the handrail is mahogany. The first floor landing has an enormous antique mirror which acts as a giant self-portrait as you ascend the stairs.
At the top of the stairs outside the apartment is a landing area which is for the sole use of Valley View apartment and would make an ideal dedicated desk/study/storage space. The front door opens onto a large hall/dining room with grey flooring, with a useful cupboard with a washer/drier. The living room is dual aspect with heritage radiators, and contemporary chrome light fittings. The walls are painted Farrow & Ball setting plaster which complements the grey flooring. The focal point is a real flame gas fire. However, the most striking feature of the living room is the dual aspect views over the countryside and the village of Northend. Both bedrooms also benefit from two windows and beautiful views and the main bedroom has a stunning feature wall with decorative wallpaper. The kitchen is contemporary and sleek with grey units, white marble tops and chrome fittings, boiling water tap, neff dishwasher and fridge, and tiled flooring. The bathroom has both a bath, and a separate walk in shower, and underfloor heating. There is a large loft space for extra storage. Outside there is on street parking and dedicated bin storage. The entry system is linked to a mobile telephone.
Northend is a lively community on the eastern edge of Bath, with a church and village hall and Chris Rich Farm shop and is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of St. Catherine’s Valley, with many lovely walks from the doorstep of Eagle House.
Batheaston has excellent facilities with a doctors’ surgery, chemist, ‘Gather’ a wholefood and cake café, ‘Robbie’s Plaice’ which serves great fish and chips, a useful general store and a traditional newsagent and sweet shop. Batheaston Primary School has a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted and is extremely popular. Transport links are incredibly good, with access to the M4 via A46 and frequent, fast trains to London Paddington (79 minutes) from Bath Spa station.
999 year lease with a share of the freehold.
The property is of historic significance as it was remodelled in 1724 by John Wood the Elder, the important architect who designed Queen Square and the Circus, Bath. Eagle House was the first known house and work in the Bath area by this famous architect and it was his own house. His son, John Wood the Younger, and designer of the Royal Crescent, Bath lived at Eagle House until his death in 1781. Colonel Linley Blathwayt, a descendent of the Blathwayt family who resided in the nearby seventeenth century mansion and deer park, Dyrham Park, lived in Eagle House in the late nineteenth century. The eagle on the façade of the house is similar to the one at Dyrham Park. In the early twentieth century important Suffragette figures such as Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst visited Eagle House and a memorial to the Suffragettes has been put up recently. Eagle House has been recently refurbished extensively and meticulously and this apartment on the second floor with such a history, yet with contemporary design, and stunning views over St Catherine’s Valley, is unique.
A grand communal entrance, through a door set in an Ionic doorcase with heavily banded columns, pediment, and stone carving of Queen Caroline’s head, leads up to the apartment. The communal hall has an oak floor with a runner of dark striped carpet, a large antique mirror, gold sideboard and a series of gold framed pictures illustrating the history of the building. The communal staircase is painted in Farrow and Ball Slipper Satin, an off white close to the colour of 18th century ballet shoes, and the handrail is mahogany. The first floor landing has an enormous antique mirror which acts as a giant self-portrait as you ascend the stairs.
At the top of the stairs outside the apartment is a landing area which is for the sole use of Valley View apartment and would make an ideal dedicated desk/study/storage space. The front door opens onto a large hall/dining room with grey flooring, with a useful cupboard with a washer/drier. The living room is dual aspect with heritage radiators, and contemporary chrome light fittings. The walls are painted Farrow & Ball setting plaster which complements the grey flooring. The focal point is a real flame gas fire. However, the most striking feature of the living room is the dual aspect views over the countryside and the village of Northend. Both bedrooms also benefit from two windows and beautiful views and the main bedroom has a stunning feature wall with decorative wallpaper. The kitchen is contemporary and sleek with grey units, white marble tops and chrome fittings, boiling water tap, neff dishwasher and fridge, and tiled flooring. The bathroom has both a bath, and a separate walk in shower, and underfloor heating. There is a large loft space for extra storage. Outside there is on street parking and dedicated bin storage. The entry system is linked to a mobile telephone.
Northend is a lively community on the eastern edge of Bath, with a church and village hall and Chris Rich Farm shop and is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of St. Catherine’s Valley, with many lovely walks from the doorstep of Eagle House.
Batheaston has excellent facilities with a doctors’ surgery, chemist, ‘Gather’ a wholefood and cake café, ‘Robbie’s Plaice’ which serves great fish and chips, a useful general store and a traditional newsagent and sweet shop. Batheaston Primary School has a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted and is extremely popular. Transport links are incredibly good, with access to the M4 via A46 and frequent, fast trains to London Paddington (79 minutes) from Bath Spa station.
999 year lease with a share of the freehold.
