Detached house for sale in Bengrove, Camerton, Bath BA2

The property is located on land formerly a hop yard and since the early 1800’s the then two miner’s cottages were closely associated with the Somerset Coal Canal until the advent of rail.

It was converted many years ago with the present owners having lived in the property for approximately 25 years, modernising it and extending up into the roof to form an additional floor of accommodation.

The property features at ground level a wonderful living room with Inglenook fireplace, exposed stone walls, oak beams together with a further sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room.

On the upper 2 floors are 5 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms/shower rooms and a separate study.

The whole property is set in a wonderful, elevated location with fine views, gardens and paddocks totalling approximately 3 acres. It should also be noted that planning permission and permitted development rights exist for further extensions to the kitchen and the erection of a triple garage, together with the re-building of the conservatory.

This is a wonderful family property set in a quiet rural location close to Bath and with the potential to enhance still further.

A viewing is strongly recommended by the sole agents Cobb Farr.

The property is set in a wonderful elevated rural location with fine views and ready access over the surrounding countryside, on the edge of the village of Carlingcott and close to the city centre of Bath.

Views from the house stretch along the Cam Valley. The property nestles in the countryside with a network of beautiful footpaths and bridle paths nearby. A morning's walk downstream by the Cam Brook and along the limestone link can take you to Bath.

Camerton is located approximately 5½ miles from the city centre of Bath on the southerly side, the nearby village of Peasedown St John offers local shops and amenities along with the village of Timsbury.

Sellars Stile is perfectly placed for easy access to a selection of good state and independent schools which include King Edwards, Beechen Cliff School, Hayesfield, Prior Park College and The Paragon School on Prior Park Road, along with Monkton Combe and Ralph Allen Schools on Bradford Road.

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, cafes and wine bars along with a number of well respected cultural activities which includes a world famous international music and literary festival, a selection of museums and art galleries and the attractions at The Roman Baths and Pump Rooms. The town of Frome is 8 miles away with a large selection of independent shops and renowned, monthly Independent Market.

World class sporting facilities are available at nearby Bath Rugby and Cricket Clubs and at Bath University and there are excellent hotel, spa and gym facilities at The Gainsborough, The Priory, The Royal Crescent and Combe Grove Manor Hotels. Babington House is 4½ miles away.

Communications include a direct line to London Paddington, Bristol and South Wales from Bath Spa Railway Station. The M4 Motorway junction 18 is 10 miles to the north and Bristol Airport is 18 miles to the west.