This beautiful apartment can be found on the second floor of a Grade II-listed townhouse located on Landsdown Place West, one of the elevated slopes that adjoins Bath’s prestigious Lansdown Crescent. It has expansive sash windows that frame verdant views across the neighbouring treetops and to the rolling Somerset hills beyond, creating a sense of tranquillity throughout the apartment. The beautiful green parkland and delights of Bath city centre are just a short walk away, and the nearby Bath Spa train station provides a direct line to London Paddington in under 1.5 hours.

The Tour

Built of Bath’s distinctive honey-coloured stone, the house spans five storeys that lie behind a handsome, exceptionally well-preserved façade. A well-kept communal stairwell leads up to the welcoming entrance hall of the apartment. Oak floorboards run underfoot and soft grey walls create a calm, muted backdrop for the period mouldings and wide, panelled doors. A low line of bespoke joinery provides neat storage for shoes and boots, while a wall of deep-set bookshelves makes clever use of the high ceilings.

Preserving the building’s past has been of the utmost importance for the current owners; they have sensitively introduced modern detailing, interweaving this with original architectural features. The interior layout is loosely arranged around an open-plan dining and living area, orientated to emphasise spaces that attract sunlight. The primary living space is beautifully proportioned, with south-westerly light streaming through the three large sash windows spanning the length of the room. Cast-iron radiators sit beneath elegant, shuttered fenestration and thick, French oak shelves are built into inset walls.

The adjoining kitchen has been exceptionally well-executed, with ease of use a high priority. Materials of exceptional quality have been used throughout to create clean lines and a sense of seamlessness in the worktops, storage and shelving. Pendant lighting hangs overhead, illuminating the calm, contemporary space that is also home to a variety of Smeg appliances.

Soft, neutral tones continue in the generously sized bedroom, positioned on the opposite side of the plan; a beautifully bright space that catches the golden evening light. The large windows frame wonderful views across neighbouring Bath-stone walled gardens, punctuated with layers of trees and planting. Sprung loaded clothes rails have been disguised behind a wall of joinery to create clever storage space, and a modern bathroom finished in marble and wood lies adjacent.

The Area

Lansdown Place West is positioned on the westerly side of Lansdown Crescent, one of Bath’s most distinguished serpentine crescents built between 1789 and 1793 to the plans of John Palmer. The southerly views from this area of the city are exceptional, succinctly described by Pevsner in 1973 as ‘superb’. The area remains largely unchanged, with the original restored overthrows and lamp holders decorating the wide, elegant walkways.

The area is exceptionally quiet and peaceful, with a local herd of sheep occupying the field in front of the crescent. The city centre is a short walk from the apartment, with the cafes and shops of St James’s Square, Brock Street and Margaret’s Buildings positioned in between. The city harbours a strong community of independent retailers, coffee shops and eateries with local favourites including Colonna and Smalls, Corkage, LandRace and the weekly farmer’s market. Royal Victoria Park provides a wonderful green expanse in the city centre and is also home to the revered Botanical Gardens. Uniquely situated in a hollow in the hills, the surrounding Somerset countryside provides an incredible backdrop to the city. The National Trust Skyline Walk offers up exceptional views through six miles of meadows and ancient woodlands.

Bath is the only city in Britain to achieve Unesco World Heritage status which continues to be vehemently protected. Founded in the 1st century AD by the Romans, who famously used the natural hot springs as a thermal spa, it became an important centre for the wool industry in the Middle Ages. In the 18th century, under George III, it developed into an elegant city with neoclassical Palladian buildings.

Transport links are excellent, with Bath Spa train station (around a 30-minute walk from the house) located in the heart of the city centre, providing a direct line to London Paddington in under 1.5 hours. The M4 motorway sits just on the edge of the city centre and is reachable by car in 15 minutes.

Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: approx. 961 years
Service Charge: approx. £600 per annum 

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.