1 bed flat for sale

1 Bilbury Lane, Bath, Somerset BA1

One Bilbury Lane is an exclusive development of seven luxurious apartments converted in 2015 by highly respected local building firm Emery's and designed by Longacre Developments. A discrete, beautifully designed, secure gate leads through a courtyard with plants and shrubs that is a pleasant oasis in the midst of a bustling city. The communal entrance lobby of the building is spacious, elegant, nicely decorated and very well maintained. Access to the second floor apartment is via stairs or a lift. Entering No.5, engineered oak flooring, with underfloor heating downstairs, leads through a welcoming entrance hall and an attractive glass door to the open plan living/dining/kitchen space.
This features a high ceiling and two large, elegant windows flooding the apartment with light. The city views are unrivalled across Bath's most famous historic buildings and to the Folly Hills beyond. The sun rises over the Abbey, beautifully framed by the windows, and sets behind the Thermae Spa – the view of the Abbey lit at night is spectacular. The open plan kitchen is fitted with quality Siemens appliances, high quality units, stylish Silestone quartz worktop and breakfast bar. There are spotlights and ambient lighting throughout. The bedroom is accessed via four steps up from the hallway. It is carpeted with underfloor heating beneath and there are two large integrated bespoke wardrobes. A 'smart window' is the feature with controlled tinting privacy glass overlooking the living room, and the city views beyond. Below the bedroom is an unique storage area, thoughtfully designed to ensure clutter free living. The bathroom is stylishly finished with fully tiled ceramic walls and non slip floor. Adjacent to this is a utility cupboard that houses the washing machine/dryer and a further cupboard housing the heat recovery system. The property can obtain 1 parking permit for Bath central zone.

One Bilbury Lane offers city living at its very best combining a fine Georgian building with luxurious contemporary apartments at a great location. It is situated at the heart of the unesco protected city of Bath. Stepping out of the private front gate you are immediately on Hot Bath Street, a cobbled street leading to some of Bath's most iconic buildings including the Roman Hot Bath, Cross Bath and the acclaimed modern Thermae Bath Spa with its steaming roof-top pool. The apartment enjoys a stunning view from the sitting room down York Street with its much photographed “York Street Arch”, The Pump Rooms, The Roman Baths and Bath Abbey. There are charming pedestrianised shopping streets to explore, restaurants and cafes, The Theatre Royal and the Little Cinema. For nearby green space there is the delightful Parade Gardens on the riverside, beside Pulteney Weir. Royal Victoria Park and its Botanical Gardens is just 0.4 miles away. For the sporting enthusiast The Recreation Ground, home to Bath Rugby is a short walk and also Bath Cricket Ground. Bath Spa station is 0.25 of a mile with high speed train services to London, Bristol and the Southwest as well as transport links to Bristol International Airport.