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Ravenswell House, Charlcombe BA1 Ravenswell House, Charlcombe BA1 Ravenswell House A perfect example of well-engineered family home situated in a tranquil setting surrounded by beautiful trees, gardens and springs which flow down to the valley below. In all approximately 4.63 acres Bath City Centre | 1.7 miles Bristol International Airport | 20.5 miles M4 J18 | 8 miles Bath Spa Station | 3.2 miles Bath Spa to London Paddington | High speed rail links (75 minutes) All distances are approximate 4 Wood Street, Queen Square, Bath BA1 2JQ 01225 325 999 [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk LifestyleA Victorian benefit semi-detached pull out statementhome with panoramiccan go to two views oracross three the lines. valley. 5XXX3 3 X FirstServices: paragraph, Mains water,editorial electricity, style, short,septic considered tanks and oilheadline fired central 3.83 benefitsheating. of living here. One or two sentences that convey what you would say in person. 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Wording to add value and support image selection. Tem volum is solor si aliquation rempore puditiunto qui utatis adit, animporepro experit et dolupta ssuntio mos apieturere ommosti squiati busdaecus cus dolorporum volutem. PropertyGuide price Infomation List Property£1,750,000 Infomation List PropertyFreehold Infomation List Property Infomation List Property Infomation List Property Infomation List FromGreat QueenMissenden Square 1.5 miles,turn right London into MarleboneGeorge Street 39 minutes,and then turn Amershamleft at the traffic 6.5 miles, lights M40 onto J4Lansdown 10 miles, Road. Beaconsfield Follow Lansdown11 miles, M25Road j18 for 13 approximately miles, Central 1.5London miles 36and miles turn (all right distances onto Granville and timesRoad, are follow approximate). this road, past the new developments until you reach a 'T' junction turn left onto the Private Road and continue until you reach the Archway and continue through this for approximately 500 yards and this will lead you to Ravenswell House through the metal double gates. SubThe House.Head You enter the house through a wide solid oak door into the entrance vestibule. Victorian stained glass doors take you to the spacious dining hall, which leads through to the breakfast room and conservatory. The breakfast room takes you up to the well- fitted kitchen with an electric Rangemaster. There is an exterior Subdoor from theHead kitchen leading to the side of the house to access the cellar from the kitchen. The utility room houses a newly installed boiler. From the kitchen there are steps leading to the large pantry cupboard and downstairs cloakroom, from here there is a door which takes you to the main staircase. Returning to the entrance hall, you will find the sitting room to the right, which has doors leading to the patio area and amazing views across the valley. The sitting room has a real fire and traditional fireplace surround. There is a second reception room which has a log burner and is an ideal room for a study, snug or TV room. The beautiful wide curved staircase leads to the first floor, taking you to the family bathroom and four bedrooms. The master bedroom, with double-aspect windows and a door to the balcony with spectacular views across the valley, has an en suite bathroom. There is a further double bedroom with en suite shower room. On this floor you will find an original feature of the old exterior wall whichSub is quite Head unique. Ascending a further staircase to the Italianate Tower, there is a study area and a further double bedroom with en suite bathroom, and a door that leads to the large roof terrace. Garden and grounds The house is approached along a shared private driveway. Ravenswell has a single garage and a double carport which has been converted to a useful dry storage area, where there is parking for several vehicles and a log store. There are metal double gates to the private driveway and additional parking to the front of the house. The gardens and grounds have beautiful mature trees, woodland areas and a paddock. There are various lawn and patio areas, including a summerhouse with power, and a new balconied patio where you can appreciate the wide extending views across the countryside east of Bath. The gardens are surrounded by the springs with a small waterfall and a pond. Knight Frank I would be delighted to tell you more. Bath Knight4 Wood Frank Street CharlieName Taylor Name BathQueen Sales Square 01225XXXXX 325 XXX 999 XXX XXXXX XXX XXX #CountyBath BA1 2JQ [email protected]@knightfrank.com [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Connecting people & property, perfectly. Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller's Solicitors. Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Particulars dated May 2019 Photographs dated May 2019. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members' names. If we use the term 'partner' when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Internal Page1 Single Pic Inset.
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