Kelston Road, Bath, Somerset, BA1

Gracefully tucked beneath the wooded slopes of Cleeve Hill, Lower Lodge is a charming stone-built period cottage that once served as the gatehouse to the historic Cleeve Hill estate. This delightful four-bedroom family home, with its honey-hued stonework, is privately nestled within generous wraparound gardens and offers a wonderful combination of country living and urban proximity. The current owners first discovered Lower Lodge in 2006, initially as tenants, and were so taken with the home�s character and setting that they purchased it just a year later. �We fell in love with the cottage straight away,� they recall. �We couldn�t imagine starting and raising our family anywhere else.� While the original structure was a modest two-bedroom lodge, in 2017 the owners undertook a significant renovation and extension�transforming the property into a spacious and versatile home. �With three daughters, we needed more space, but we didn�t want to leave. Instead, we reconfigured the ground floor and added a full upper level.� The result is a well-balanced blend of period charm and modern family living. The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and dining room, where a wall of bifold doors invites the garden in. �It�s our favourite place,� the owners note. �We often eat outside on the terrace, surrounded by birdsong from the woodland beyond.� Adjacent, a generous living room centres around an open fireplace and exposed beam, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for cosy evenings or lively gatherings. Despite its unassuming fa�ade, Lower Lodge is deceptively spacious inside, offering a flowing layout with light-filled rooms and garden views at every turn. Well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms make this home ideal for families or hosting guests. �We love the peacefulness of living here. Hearing the morning chorus, seeing hedgehogs in the wonderfully private garden, the roses around the front door � it feels like we are deep in the countryside, but everything we need is close by.� �We are walking distance to the RUH, Chelsea Road�s local shops and amenities, and just three miles to Bath�s city centre. Footpaths lead down to the River Avon and The Boathouse gastropub, or upwards to Kelston Round Hill for sweeping views over Bath, Bristol and the Severn Estuary.� �Our neighbours are incredibly kind and friendly, which adds to the sense of community and security.� �Lower Lodge has brought us so much joy. Its charm, layout, and setting make it truly special � and we�ll miss it dearly.� Additional Information: Please see Key Facts For Buyers on video link/media tab.