Curiosity Cottage, 34 St James’s Square is located towards the bottom of the square on the east side and is in a tucked away in a quiet courtyard location.
The property has previously been a perfumery and curiosity shop as well as being a private home. It retains many period features and is rumoured to be the property that Charles Dickens based his book, The Old Curiosity Shop on. Charles Dickens resided in the next door property for a period of time.
The property has accommodation over two floors comprising sitting room with dining area, bespoke hand made kitchen, laundry area and bathroom to the ground floor and large double bedroom with ample storage to first floor. There is also a pretty and private courtyard garden to the rear accessed from the sitting room.
The present owner whilst living there for the last 9 years, has a carried out several improvements and refurbishments to the property including new kitchen, new bathroom, new flooring and recently installed combi gas boiler. The roof was overhauled approximately 10 years ago and is in excellent order.
This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a fine Grade I listed freehold property, which would be ideal as a private home or holiday let purposes, in a superb residential location and a viewing is strongly recommended by the sole agents Cobb Farr.
St James’s Square is one of the finest and most complete Georgian squares within the city of Bath, with all the houses having a wonderful aspect to the front over the gardens providing a charm all of its own. Located close to the world renowned Royal Crescent it was designed by John Palmer circa 1790 and was completed by 1794.
It is a delightful backwater within this beautiful Georgian city and benefits from easy access to the city centre with nearby St James’s Street providing a delicatessen, newsagent, chemist, hairdresser, greengrocers and florist, with the open spaces of Royal Victoria Park and the Approach Golf Course being close by.
The large formal garden within the centre of the square contains some remarkable specimen trees and number 34 is located towards the bottom of the eastern side of the square.
The property is within easy walking distance of the commercial heart of this thriving, vibrant and cosmopolitan city with its extensive chain and independent stores, together with culture and social attractions, including the Abbey, Bath Thermae Spa, Theatre Royal and Bath Rugby.
Communications include Bath Spa railway station providing services direct to London Paddington and the South West. Whilst access to the M4 motorway junction 18 is approximately 10 miles to the north. Bristol international airport is within 20 miles
