Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 68 The Batch, Bath, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 3 bed in the BA2 0AJ area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band D.
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £422,500 and a rental potential of £2,746 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Mar 28, 2015. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"A delightful semi detached period cottage with tastefully modernised characterful accommodation enjoying a pleasant backwater location in the heart of a popular country village.
* Porch * sitting room * dining room * refitted kitchen /breakfast room with Rayburn * external utility room * 3 bedrooms * bathroom & separate shower room * attractive mainly lawned gardens * southerly facing courtyard * parking & double width carport * outbuilding with scope for residential conversion *
DIRECTIONS: Travelling on the A39 proceed through the village of Marksbury and turn left at the traffic lights adjacent to the petrol station and continue towards Farmborough. Beyond the Farmborough Inn take the next left into Timsbury Road and 2nd right adjacent to the Butchers Arms public house. Where the road bends right almost immediately a cerney gravel driveway will be seen on the left hand side and the cottage lies towards the far end.
This attractive stone built semi-detached period cottage offers well planned accommodation with surprisingly generous room sizes. It has been sensitively modernised and improved and has the advantage of a recently refitted kitchen and bathroom. It offers accommodation set across three floors with the benefit of oil fired central heating and attractive decor. Internal viewing is highly recommended.
On the outside the property has the advantage of good size lawned garden to the front, southerly facing courtyard to the rear and a substantial stone outbuilding with potential for conversion to further residential accommodation.
The cottage lies in a backwater location in the heart of the popular village of Farmborough and has the benefit of views across the village from the front elevation and a delightful outlook to the rear towards the Parish church. Farmborough is a popular village community with two public houses, a hairdressers and garage in the village as well as a primary school, parish church and a good community atmosphere. The cities of Bristol and Bath are within easy commuting distance by car, while the nearby towns of Midsomer Norton and Keynsham provide a wider range of day to day amenities as does the Co-operative stores and petrol station at Marksbury.
In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
GROUND FLOOR
Panelled entrance door to
PORCH: Window to side aspect, built-in shelving and shoe/boot storage, stripped pine entrance door to
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 4.54m x 3.56m
(14' 11" x 11' 8") uPVC double glazed windows to side and rear aspects, ceiling mounted downlighters, double glazed velux roof window, tiled floor. The kitchen has been recently refitted and is furnished with a range of traditional cream coloured wall and floor units with solid Oak work surfaces and tiled surrounds. Belfast sink with chrome finished pillar mixer tap, built in four ring Bosch hob with matching oven beneath. Cream oil fired Rayburn cooker, timber panelled Wainscoting. Double panelled radiator.
DINING ROOM: 3.39m x 2.17m
(11' 1" x 7' 1") Presently used as a study. Tiled floor, double panelled radiator, door to staircase rising to first floor with cupboard beneath (excluded from measurements), uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, deep built-in storage cupboards, one containing floor mounted oil fired boiler. The depth of the cupboards is excluded from the quoted measurement.
SITTING ROOM: 4.98m x 3.67m
(16' 4" x 12') Two uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the front garden, double panelled radiator, wall lights, built-in shelving and meters cupboard, cut stone fire surround, provision for wood burning stove. ( NB The wood burning stove presently in the grate is not included in the sale).
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Staircase rising to second floor.
BEDROOM: 3.56m x 3.04m
(11' 8" x 10') uPVC double glazed window to front aspect with views across the village, attractive fireplace, built-in wardrobe (included in measurements), radiator.
BEDROOM: 3.31m x 2.28m
(10' 10" x 7' 6") uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect with views towards the parish church, radiator.
BATHROOM: uPVC double glazed window to front aspect. Attractive fully tiled walls and floor. Refitted with a Heritage suite in white comprising low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with mixer tap incorporating shower attachment, bath mounted screen and thermostatic over bath shower with rain head.
SECOND FLOOR
Approached by a turning staircase rising from the first floor culminating in the LANDING. Two double glazed velux windows.
BEDROOM: 3.68m x 3.37m
(12' 1" x 11' 1") (Maximum measurements). Sloping roof line and two double glazed velux windows to the rear aspect with views towards the church and countryside beyond. Exposed timber roof truss and beams, columned radiator, access to roof space.
SHOWER ROOM: White suite comprising tiled shower with thermostatic shower head, WC with concealed cistern, bidet and corner wash hand basin with tiled splashback, exposed beams and floorboards, double glazed velux window, heated towel radiator, eaves cupboard.
OUTSIDE
To the FRONT of the property lies a good size area of GARDEN some 30m deep (100ft). It comprises a paved patio terrace immediately adjacent to the cottage beyond which is a landscaped lawn in four shallow terraces. The garden is enclosed by fencing with a Beech hedge to one side and a covered well at the far end. It enjoys pleasant views across the village.
To the REAR of the property lies a delightful part covered SOUTH FACING COURTYARD laid to paving and providing an ideal area for outdoor entertaining. Adjacent to the courtyard is an external UTILITY ROOM with power and light connected, plumbing for automatic washing machine and further appliance space.Tiled floor.
A shared gravelled driveway leads to the rear of the property and to a private turning area with a DOUBLE CARPORT 4.84m x 4.40m
(15' 11" x 14' 5") with a plastic oil storage tank to one side. There is also a USEFUL STONE OUTBUILDING WITH POTENTIAL, a two storey section measures 4.68m x 3.68m
(15' 4" x 12' 1"), an entrance door leads from the driveway. The building features a cobblestone floor, attractive multipane window, above a storage loft are two velux windows. There is an attached lean-to section with a mono pitch roof 2.44m x 2.16m
(8' x 7' 1") with power and a velux window. The outbuilding is presently used as storage but has potential for use as an annex, studio or office.The local planning authority have in the past confirmed that the conversion of the outbuilding into residential use as an annex will not require planning consent as it falls within permitted development rights.Further details are available from the agents
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property."
Tax band D
312 sqm plot
