Sion Hill, Ormonde House, BA1

SITUATION

Ormonde House is a beautiful Grade II listed detached house which has been converted into six apartments with Flat 4 forming part of a later extension to the house.

The situation of the property is quite superb, having commanding views to the south over Bath. Of note is the award-winning communal garden which surrounds the property. The house is positioned in the bottom loop of Sion Hill and really the setting could hardly be better overlooking High Common.

Local shops are a short walk away in St James's Square and there are recreational amenities close by including Lansdown Lawn Tennis Club and Victoria Park. The City Centre is within walking distance with the wealth of cultural, social, and retail facilities on offer.

DESCRIPTION

This well-proportioned, stylish ground floor apartment offers 1,139 sq. ft of level living space with direct access to the landscaped and meticulously kept communal gardens. The flat is in an impressive Grade II listed building, which has origins dating back to the Georgian period.

From the communal hallway, the apartment opens into a large and welcoming private hallway, with wooden floors that are a feature of most of rooms within the apartment. The hallway serves all rooms of the home.

To the right of the hall is the kitchen, with its range of attractive white units made by Harvey Jones, quartz work surface and integrated dishwasher. There is an electric hob and space for an American styled fridge freezer.

To the left-hand side of the hall is a superb open plan sitting/dining room with French doors leading out to the garden. The room is flooded with light as it has a south aspect looking over the communal garden. The bay styled doorway offers magnificent views over the southern slopes of Bath.

To the far end of the hall there are two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite wc and hand basin and the other with a double set of fitted wardrobes. Between the two bedrooms is the separate bathroom finished with a walk-in shower, hand basin and wc.

Outside

There are extremely well-planted beds that flank a large lawn and there is a charming terrace, accessed directly via the sitting room French doors, with a lower terrace, ideal for enjoying the views. The property also has a garage and there are several visitor parking bays available to the side of the house.

GENERAL

Mains services connected.

Bath & Northeast Somerset Council. Council Tax Band E.

EPC - C

Share of Freehold. Leasehold for the residue of a 999-year lease from 1976. The current service charge is £360.00 per month.

Flat 4 is liable for one sixth of the upkeep of the building.