Van Diemens Lane, Bath, BA1 5TW

Number 12 occupies a near level plot on the lower slopes of Van Diemens Lane, and has far reaching, countryside views from the gardens and upper floors of the house. It is approached via a brick block driveway (enough for 3 or 4 vehicles) leading to the single, detached garage and a path continues through the garden to the front patio and door. The ground floor accommodation begins with a welcoming porch and hallway leading to all rooms including a dual aspect sitting room to the front, cloakroom and both the kitchen and dining room which overlook the rear garden and adjacent field beyond. Upstairs, all three bedrooms enjoy beautiful vistas, and the main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. Additionally, there is a recently fitted shower room. The final space within the house is a very handy undercroft with a door from the rear garden – ideal for dry storage and houses the boiler. Externally the pillared driveway lies alongside the front lawn which is contained by recent fencing, and mature hedgerow. Gated side access to both sides of the property lead to the rear garden and the side terrace which are both exceptionally private with the rear garden having a stunning view. Van Diemens Lane is a popular residential location situated on the upper slopes of Lansdown. Number 12 is set in a wonderful location towards the bottom of Van Diemens Lane and has fabulous views both to the rear and to the side of the property over open countryside and towards Solsbury Hill. The property is well positioned for easy access to nearby schools to include The Royal High and Kingswood Schools on Lansdown Road and St Stephens Primary School on Richmond Place. The well attended St Stephens Church is a short walk away, as is Lansdown Tennis and Boules Club. There are also beautiful country walks on nearby Charlcombe Lane and in addition there is a regular bus service into the city centre and the M4 Motorway is within easy reach. The UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath is on the doorstep and offers a wonderful array of chain and independent retail outlets, many fine restaurants cafés and wine bars and a number of well-respected cultural activities. The Roman Baths, Thermae Spa, Assembly Rooms and many fine museums and art galleries are all within close proximity. The Theatre Royal has many pre-London shows and there is a world-famous international music and literary festival. World Class sporting facilities are available at Bath Rugby and Cricket Clubs and at Bath University. Communications include a direct line to London Paddington, Bristol and South Wales from Bath Spa Railway Station and Bristol Airport is 18 miles to the west.