Guide price
£750,000
2 bed maisonette for sale
8 Marlborough Buildings, Bath BA1Leasehold
2 beds
1 bath
2 receptions
EPC Rating: C
Key information
Tenure
Leasehold (960 years)
Service charge
£3,241 per year
Council tax band
E
Ground rent
£5
Ground rent date of next review
About this property
Maisonette
Kitchen
Drawing room
Study
Family bathroom
Views of the Royal Crescent
Two double bedrooms
Georgian character
Location
Marlborough Buildings is a prime residential area situated adjacent to the iconic Royal Crescent. There is a wide range of local facilities nearby at St James's Square and Margaret's Buildings, including a delicatessen, newsagent, chemist, wine bar and restaurants along with various independent shops. The Approach Golf Course and Royal Victoria Park are also nearby.
Bath is a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman heritage and enjoys a wealth of cultural, business and recreational facilities. There are well-regarded schools in both the independent and state sectors along with two universities.
Communication links are excellent with a mainline rail link to London Paddington (journey time from 85 minutes) and Bristol Temple Meads (journey time from 15 minutes). Junction 18 of the M4 is approximately 10 miles north.
Description
This third-floor apartment is located at the southerly end of Marlborough Buildings, a rank of Grade II listed buildings, and as a consequence has wonderful views particular to the front over the Royal Crescent communal lawns and the Royal Crescent itself. The views to the rear are also spectacular, looking over the allotments and Royal Victoria Park.
Arranged over two floors the apartment comprises of a light entrance hall with large storage cupboard to the right. The entrance hall leads directly through to the kitchen diner, with light flooding through to from the Georgian sash window, overlooking the Royal Crescent. The kitchen comprises of a range of wall and base units with integrated appliances.
Adjacent to this, is the drawing room with two sash windows again adding to the light flowing into the maisonette. Original cornering as well as high ceilings add to the feeling of grandeur. Off the drawing room, there is a small set of stars that lead up to an office, perfect for working from home or a library space. The addition of this room allows huge flexibility within the property.
From the entrance hall the main staircase leads to the two double bedrooms. To the right is the master bedroom with built in storage as well as views over the allotments. Adjacent is the second double bedroom with similar views. The added benefit of the south of Marlborough Buildings is the beautiful green outlook while also being a stones throw from the centre of Bath.
Finally, the family bathroom is fitted with double shower and W/C.
General information
Council tax – E
Tenure – Leasehold 960 years remaining, £3,241.00 service charge annually
Property type – 2 bedroom maisonette
Property construction – standard construction
Number and types of room – 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 reception room and kitchen
Electricity supply – Yes – Mains
Water supply – Yes – Mains
Sewerages – Yes – Mains
Heating – Yes – Electric
Parking – On street parking permit
EPC – N/A
Restrictions – No Air BnB
EPC Rating: C
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Listed by
Crisp Cowley