Marlborough Buildings, Bath, Somerset BA1 2LY
Listed 3 Sept 2026 · Bath
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Key features
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 reception rooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Garden
- Terrace
About this home
This exceptional Grade II listed garden maisonette opens into a spacious reception hall with a cloakroom and useful storage. To the rear are two well-proportioned double bedrooms overlooking the garden, both featuring sash windows, fitted wardrobes and high ceilings, with one currently used as a home office. A stylish shower room serves these rooms. The principal bedroom is located at the front of the property and benefits from attractive cornicing, generous fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with both bath and separate shower. The room also has its own private external entrance, while a utility area and useful vault storage provide additional practicality.
Stairs lead down to the lower level, where a fitted kitchen with quality appliances sits alongside a separate WC. Beyond, the impressive sitting and dining room is wonderfully light and spacious, featuring oak flooring, a bioethanol stove and attractive views through the garden room to the landscaped garden beyond. The adjoining garden room is a particular highlight, with a glazed roof and abundance of natural light creating a seamless connection between the interior living space and the beautiful west-facing garden.
Set against a beautiful natural backdrop, the west-facing garden offers a private and tranquil outdoor retreat. Immediately beyond the property is an elegant stone-paved terrace, perfectly arranged for al fresco dining and relaxation. The terrace is framed by established planting, including hydrangeas, wisteria, jasmine and a striking contorted hazel tree.
Mature stone walls and climbing plants create an intimate courtyard atmosphere, while the garden extends into a beautifully planted oasis with an abundance of mature shrubs and trees. Beautifully enclosed and exceptionally private, this remarkable outdoor space offers a rare sense of seclusion in the heart of Bath.
Method of Sale: We are advised that the property is Share of Freehold. Length of Lease: 999 years from 26/09/1986. Service Charge: £250 per month This exceptional garden apartment occupies the lower ground and basement floors of a distinguished Georgian townhouse on Marlborough Buildings. Enjoying attractive open views across the allotments and towards Royal Victoria Park to the rear, the property is perfectly positioned on one of Bath's most sought-after addresses, close to the highly regarded Marlborough Tavern and the renowned Sion Hill area.
Bath offers an outstanding range of historic and cultural attractions, together with an excellent selection of shops, restaurants, theatres and entertainment facilities. Bath Spa railway station provides direct services to London Paddington. The city also benefits from a wide range of sporting opportunities, including golf, cricket, horse racing and rugby, as well as an excellent choice of both state and independent schools.
Property details
- Property type
- Flat
- Size
- 1,629 sq ft / 151 sq m
- Council tax band
- E
- Tenure
- Share of Freehold
- Lease remaining
- 958 years left
- Ground rent
- £0 per year
- Service charge
- £3,000 per year
- Garden
- Yes
Floorplan
Location
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- Oldfield Park Station0.7 mi
- Bath Spa Station0.9 mi
- Freshford Station4.3 mi
What nearby homes sold for
Median sold prices in BA1 over the last 12 months: flat £300k · terraced £470k · semi-detached £555k · detached £850k.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Marlborough Buildings Bath BA1 2LY | Flat Leasehold | 17 Sept 2026 | £460,000 |
| Flat 5, 18, Marlborough Buildings Bath BA1 2LY | Flat Leasehold | 28 Aug 2026 | £417,000 |
| Flat 5, 9, Marlborough Buildings Bath BA1 2LX | Flat Leasehold | 14 Aug 2026 | £445,000 |
| Flat 7, 25, Marlborough Buildings Bath BA1 2LY | Flat Leasehold | 23 Jan 2026 | £475,000 |
| Garden Flat, 14, Marlborough Buildings Bath BA1 2LX | Flat Leasehold | 26 Sept 2025 | £785,000 |
| Flat 5, 19, Marlborough Buildings Bath BA1 2LY | Flat Leasehold | 11 Jul 2025 | £400,000 |
| Apartment 1, 8, Marlborough Buildings Bath BA1 2LX | Flat Leasehold | 18 Mar 2025 | £580,000 |
| Second Floor Flat, 21, Marlborough Buildings Bath BA1 2LY | Flat Leasehold | 10 Mar 2025 | £450,000 |
| Flat 9, 25, Marlborough Buildings Bath BA1 2LY | Flat Leasehold | 7 Nov 2024 | £412,500 |
| Flat 2, 30, Marlborough Buildings Bath BA1 2LY | Flat Leasehold | 22 Oct 2024 | £515,750 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in BA1
Buying costs
Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.
Listed by Knight Frank, Bath on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 3 Sept 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 03/09/2026.
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