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Ground Floor, 96 Sydney Place, Bath, BA2 6NE Occupying the entire ground fl oor of this stunning Grade 1 listed town house and overlooking the gardens of the Holburne Museum, a quite outstanding apartment of dramatic proportions presented in immaculate order with the rare benefi t of a private level garden to the rear. Ground Floor PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 96 Sydney Place, Bath, BA2 6NE PERSONALLY DELIVERED Situation General Information Located adjacent to the Holburne Museum, this fine terrace of Tenure: Leasehold, residue of a 999 year lease from 1984. Shared just eleven town houses is listed as Grade I and dates from c. Freehold ownership through an in-house Management Company. 1800. Great Pulteney Street is nearby providing a delightful level Service Charge: Currently £1400pa. approach to the City centre with the Guildhall being no more Council Tax: Band D than a ten minute stroll away. The Kennet and Avon canal is Services: All mains services connected, gas central heating. easily accessed within a few minutes through Sydney Gardens. Parking: Street parking, resident zone 1. Access to major transport links is equally easy with the recently redeveloped Bath Spa railway station providing a fast route to London and the A4/M4/A36 are near at hand. Description Four apartments are served through the elegant main hallway, the basement having its own entrance. We are delighted to offer the ground floor of the building for sale now. This remarkable home utilises the two principal reception rooms of the building plus the single storey wing to the rear. Being listed to Grade I the property boasts many original features of the period including ornate plasterwork and timber detail. The main rooms retain their full 13’9” ceiling heights and correct sash window fittings. In recent years the property has been the subject of considerable improvement which has included the provision of new bathroom and cloakroom facilities, a bespoke German kitchen, comprehensive re-wiring and plumbing - all complemented by a detailed programme of decoration. Externally the apartment has the private benefit of a walled garden (65’ x 25’ approx) which, unusually for the City, is at the same level as the internal accommodation. From the front door to the far boundary of the garden the property has only four steps in total, these being in the middle hallway. Stonier Hobbs and the client give notice that: They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to 01225 463322 the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be 10 Fountain Buildings relied upon as statements or representations of facts. Any areas measurements or distances Lansdown Road, Bath BA1 5DU are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are fore guidance only and are not f: 01225 469672 necessarily comprehensive. It should be not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Prince Land & Property has not tested e: [email protected] any services or equipment. www.stonier-hobbs.com.
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