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The property is an absolute hidden gem of pure Georgian
elegance. Beautifully designed by “John Pinch the Elder” in 1818
this property holds all the immeasurable features associated with
its Grade 1 listing and being part of a World Heritage city.
It is documented that No.1 Sion Hill Place is considerably
larger than the rest of the terrace. The property was remodelled
and extended in the 1930’s when the front facade of a John Wood the
Elder designed house c1738 from Chippenham was rebuilt stone by
stone onto the west flank of the building to create Summerhill
Mansion and No.1.
The building’s interior was remodelled for Ernest Cook in 1936,
grandson of travel entrepreneur Thomas Cook, when the new
staircase, doors and flooring were added. Many items were
refurbished from Chesterfield House, Westminster which was once the
former London town house residence of the Royal Princess Mary.
Sion Hill Place is an elegant terrace of nine Grade I listed
Georgian townhouses located in a highly sought-after position on
Bath’s northern slopes. This handsome terrace is tucked away in a
quiet secluded residential area with a beautiful leafy aspect to
the front, plenty of on street parking and wonderful elevated views
of the city.
The UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath is on the doorstep and
offers a wonderful array of independent and chain retail outlets,
many fine restaurants, cafes and wine bars and an excellent
selection of cultural activities which include a well renowned
international music and literary festival, the newly refurbished
One Royal Crescent and Holburne Museums, The Roman Baths and Pump
Rooms.
World Class sporting facilities are available at the nearby Bath
Rugby and Cricket Clubs and at Bath University, along with a
well-respected local tennis club in Lansdown. There are also many
good state and independent schools within easy reach which include
St Stephens and St Andrews Primary Schools, Kingswood and The Royal
High Schools on the Lansdown slopes.
Communication include a direct line to London Paddington,
Bristol and South Wales from Bath Spa Railway Station, the M4
junction 18 is approx. 8 miles to the north and Bristol Airport is
miles to the west.
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