House For Sale £4,750,000
A simply exquisite Grade 1 listed townhouse with garaging in this world renowned location.
Description
76 Great Pulteney Street is a substantial and magnificent Grade I listed townhouse in this world famous address. The property has been sympathetically restored from apartments into a complete house and offers a wealth of period charm and character with truly exceptional proportions and features such as sash windows and extravagant cornicing. The property is approaching 7,900 sqft and has versatile accommodation over six floors.
Within the grand entrance hall is a very attractive staircase leading to the upper and lower floors. The kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear on the ground floor and has access to a roof terrace, ideal for outside dining and entertaining. To the front is the formal dining room. This floor also comprises a cloakroom and the butler’s kitchen with access to the aforementioned roof terrace. On the first floor is a truly magnificent drawing and withdrawing room. The withdrawing room features access to a stone balcony, an incredibly unusual but wonderful feature of the property. The rear views are really very special and extend south over Widcombe and beyond.
The whole of the second floor is occupied by the principal bedroom suite with a very spacious bedroom, luxurious bathroom and a dressing room with beautiful joinery. The third floor comprises four excellent size bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The lower ground floor and the under lower ground floor are very versatile spaces. There is independent access from street level into the front courtyard. There is a commercial grade heating system housed in the plant room. The original kitchen of the house with exposed fireplaces could be a fantastic office or further living space. There is a bedroom and a bathroom to the rear as well as a further kitchen/dining room and therefore this area could be used for a multitude of different purposes.
On the basement level much of the original features of the property remain and this space is also very versatile with storage, possible use for a gym and wine cellars. A real rarity of this property is that there is lift access connecting the basement/garden level to the lower ground floor and the ground floor.
Externally
To the rear of the property is a wonderful south facing terrace leading to a artificial grassed area flanked by raised beds. There is access to the garage from the garden and also to the access road at the rear.
Location
Occupying a magnificent position within one of the most historic and architecturally finest Georgian streets in Bath, the discerning buyer is offered the rare opportunity to join such illustrious names as William Wilberforce, Napoleon III and Admiral Earl Howe in owning property in Great Pulteney Street.
The city centre is within approximately 0.1 miles past the fountain at Laura Place and across the famous Pulteney Bridge.
The Recreation Ground - the home ground of Bath Rugby Club - is located at the end of William Street.
The carefully manicured gardens of Henrietta Park can be enjoyed, as can the larger and more formal Sydney Gardens at the end of Great Pulteney Street. From Sydney Gardens, attractive walks and cycle rides may be enjoyed along the Kennet and Avon Canal giving access to beautiful open countryside.
The wide range of amenities including extensive shopping, museum theatre and art galleries are available in the city centre, whilst Waitrose is within approx. 0.2 miles on foot. Several well-regarded schools, both private and state are available within the area.
Description
76 Great Pulteney Street is a substantial and magnificent Grade I listed townhouse in this world famous address. The property has been sympathetically restored from apartments into a complete house and offers a wealth of period charm and character with truly exceptional proportions and features such as sash windows and extravagant cornicing. The property is approaching 7,900 sqft and has versatile accommodation over six floors.
Within the grand entrance hall is a very attractive staircase leading to the upper and lower floors. The kitchen/breakfast room is to the rear on the ground floor and has access to a roof terrace, ideal for outside dining and entertaining. To the front is the formal dining room. This floor also comprises a cloakroom and the butler’s kitchen with access to the aforementioned roof terrace. On the first floor is a truly magnificent drawing and withdrawing room. The withdrawing room features access to a stone balcony, an incredibly unusual but wonderful feature of the property. The rear views are really very special and extend south over Widcombe and beyond.
The whole of the second floor is occupied by the principal bedroom suite with a very spacious bedroom, luxurious bathroom and a dressing room with beautiful joinery. The third floor comprises four excellent size bedrooms and the family bathroom.
The lower ground floor and the under lower ground floor are very versatile spaces. There is independent access from street level into the front courtyard. There is a commercial grade heating system housed in the plant room. The original kitchen of the house with exposed fireplaces could be a fantastic office or further living space. There is a bedroom and a bathroom to the rear as well as a further kitchen/dining room and therefore this area could be used for a multitude of different purposes.
On the basement level much of the original features of the property remain and this space is also very versatile with storage, possible use for a gym and wine cellars. A real rarity of this property is that there is lift access connecting the basement/garden level to the lower ground floor and the ground floor.
Externally
To the rear of the property is a wonderful south facing terrace leading to a artificial grassed area flanked by raised beds. There is access to the garage from the garden and also to the access road at the rear.
Location
Occupying a magnificent position within one of the most historic and architecturally finest Georgian streets in Bath, the discerning buyer is offered the rare opportunity to join such illustrious names as William Wilberforce, Napoleon III and Admiral Earl Howe in owning property in Great Pulteney Street.
The city centre is within approximately 0.1 miles past the fountain at Laura Place and across the famous Pulteney Bridge.
The Recreation Ground - the home ground of Bath Rugby Club - is located at the end of William Street.
The carefully manicured gardens of Henrietta Park can be enjoyed, as can the larger and more formal Sydney Gardens at the end of Great Pulteney Street. From Sydney Gardens, attractive walks and cycle rides may be enjoyed along the Kennet and Avon Canal giving access to beautiful open countryside.
The wide range of amenities including extensive shopping, museum theatre and art galleries are available in the city centre, whilst Waitrose is within approx. 0.2 miles on foot. Several well-regarded schools, both private and state are available within the area.
