Maple Gardens, Bath
£525,000

A three bedroomed 1950s semi-detached house tucked away in a sought after cul-de-sac location on the southern slopes of Bath, just below Bear Flat. There is great potential to add a side and rear extension to the property, plans approved.

This beautifully presented 3 bedroomed semi-detached home was built in the late 1950s and is located in a sought-after cul-de-sac location close to the shops on Bear Flat and within walking distance of the city centre.

The property is entered through an entrance porch, which accesses the front door and the hallway (with understairs storage).

The sitting room, to the front of the property, has oak flooring and a built-in cupboard. This room is perfect for cosy nights in. To the rear, there is a light, airy and spacious kitchen/dining/living space. The kitchen has granite worktops and splashback, integrated appliances include fridge/freezer, dishwasher, double oven, microwave, induction hob and cooker hood. There is plenty of space for a dining table and chairs and a snug area with sofa and armchairs. There is a small utility space with a window to the side, recently converted from a downstairs cloakroom, that houses the washing machine. The rear garden is accessed from the kitchen.

On the first floor, the house enjoys three double bedrooms. The primary bedroom has a large picture window and a freestanding wardrobe. Bedroom two is currently used as a nursery room and bedroom three as a study/office.

The modern bathroom comprises of a white suite of bath with shower over and glass screen, vanity unit with inset sink and WC. There is floor and wall tiling and a centrally heated towel rail.

The house is equipped with gas central heating and double glazing.

The property has gardens to both front and rear. The front garden is bounded with a low stone wall and flower border. There is ample parking for several cars. From here there is side access to the rear garden.

The private rear garden is tiered and is mainly laid to lawn with a mature apple tree. Outside the living space is a patio for al fresco dining and a wooden workshop. Up a few steps and there is another seating area that is shingled and has a pergola.

There is great potential to add a side and extension to the property, planning for which has been approved.

Positioned in an excellent residential location this family home is only a walk from the variety of shops on the Bear Flat and the delightful stroll down to Bath City centre. Schools nearby cater for all age groups. These include most conveniently, Moorlands and Widcombe Infant and Junior schools and Beechen Cliff, Hayesfield and Ralph Allen Secondaries. Prior Park and Monkton Combe schools are also close at hand.

Maple Gardens offers superb road access to Bristol and Bath and the M4 and M5 motorway network. There is a frequent bus service to the City and the proximity to Bath Spa Railway presents a walkable commute for those who need to work in or visit London regularly.

Also close by are the allotments in Bloomfield Road, along with a children’s play area. The old Somerset and Dorset Railway line which is now the Sustrans Cycle Path, can be found at the end of the road which will take you through the two tunnels to the beautiful countryside at Midford and beyond.

*** There was planning approval in 2020 for both the extension - to side and rear as well as a loft conversion. ***