Timsbury, Bath, BA2 0EU Guide price £3,000,000

Situation

Rosewood is a beautiful Georgian country house standing in a prominent position on the edge of the village of Timsbury. The house has spectacular views to the south and west across the North Somerset countryside. There are several local shops for day-to-day needs whilst the Georgian spa city of Bath, about 8 miles north, provides a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities as well as many cultural attractions including the Theatre Royal and the famous Roman Baths. There is a regular commuter train service running from Bath to London (Paddington) taking approximately 90 minutes, and the M4 motorway (J18) is about 18 miles north providing access to London and the national motorway network. The ever more popular Bristol International Airport is 14 miles away with services to Europe, Africa and the Americas. Sporting facilities in the area include racing at Bath, Chepstow, Cheltenham and Wincanton; extensive golfing including courses at Bath, Frome andWells; fishing on the rivers Frome and Avon; walking and riding in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Educational facilities are comprehensive and include King Edward’s School, Kingswood School, Prior Park College in Bath,Wells Cathedral School and Downside to the south. Rosewood Manor is within the membership area of Babington House.

Description

Rosewood Manor is a classic looking Grade II Listed Georgian house dating from the 18th Century and substantially extended in the early 19th Century. It is understood to have been gifted by the crown to one of the Captains serving under Admiral Nelson. Previously named Renny’s, it is referred to as such in Pevsner where reference is made to the Venetian windows. Constructed of mellow Bath stone under a part tiled and part slate roof, the house has classic Georgian features and proportions arranged over four floors with three symmetrical bays. Elegant Georgian sash windows provide magnificent views over the gardens and across the valley to the countryside beyond. An extensive refurbishment program has been carried out in recent years throughout the house and gardens. The house is in top condition and the accommodation includes four well-proportioned reception rooms which provide excellent family accommodation and ample space for formal entertaining. Arranged over two further floors are extensive bedrooms and bathrooms with a section of the house that would lend itself to being perfect for guests. Rosewood Manor is awash with period features including; high ceilings, elegant cornicing and plasterwork, working shutters to many of the rooms, numerous dado rails, wood stripped floors and elegant fireplaces. The property is extremely well appointed and all the reception rooms are of particular note. The kitchen has been remodelled by the current owners and a former sitting room has been converted into a fantastic breakfast room, a westerly facing sunroom has been added coming off from the kitchen further adding to the space already available, the sun room has sliding doors opening to the gardens. Adiscreet door leads to the cellars containing a gym, wine cellars, sauna and ample stores.
ROSEWOOD LODGE
Situated alongside the drive is an attractive single storey lodge, constructed of stone under a pan tile roof. The accommodation includes a hall with a utility area and a bathroom. There is a kitchenette, sitting room and a bed area.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The main gardens are approached over a long drive, wrought iron automated gates with entry phone open onto a wide gravel turning circle around a central ornamental garden. There is a raised pond in the middle surrounded by eight stone columns which are linked by climbing roses. To the immediate south of the house is a croquet lawn. Aflagstone path leads to the western side of the house where there is an additional circular lawn. Beyond this is a superb circular parterre garden with gravel paths running through clipped box edged beds planted with a variety of roses, tulips and lavender. Below the croquet lawn is a fantastically positioned swimming pool which enjoys a southern aspect. To the eastern end of the pool is the oak framed pavilion with cedar shingle roof which offers a kitchen area, changing room with 2 WCs and a shower. There is also a power source.
Further to the east of the pool is a terracotta paved sunken garden with a surrounding low stone wall covered by a large attractive vine clad pergola. Beyond here is a modern greenhouse with two additional cold frames. The gardens are interspersed with the most attractive herbaceous borders and flower beds. There are a range of trees found throughout the grounds including Gingko Biloba, Tulip, Eucalyptus and Mulberry.

Accommodation

Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Sun Room. Domestic Offices, Boot Room, Gym, Cellar, Sauna, 2 WC’s, Master Bedroom with adjoining Bathroom, 8 Further Bedrooms. First Floor Sitting Room/Additional Bedroom, 4 Bath/Shower Rooms, WC, Rosewood Lodge: 1 Bedroom, Sitting Room, Kitchenette, Bathroom. Swimming Pool with Pavilion, Greenhouse, Ornamental Ponds. Beautiful Formal Gardens, Croquet Lawn, Woodland.

Directions

From London and the M4 leave Junction 18 and proceed south to Bath on the A46. Continue on the A46 for about 8 miles to the edge of Bath. At the first main junction proceed right on the A4 into Bath itself and turn left at the first set of traffic lights, signed as the A367 to Exeter. Continue to follow signs for the A367 to Exeter and Shepton Mallet through Bath, over a number of roundabouts and up the hill out of Bath. Follow the A367 straight over 2 further roundabouts and about a mile after the second roundabout and in open countryside fork right signed to Timsbury on the B3115. Proceed through Tunley and Camerton and follow the B3115 round a tight right hand bend into Timsbury itself. Follow a tall brick wall on the left hand side and turn left down South road. Continue down the hill passing the Guss and Crook public house, and after about 300 yards turn right into the drive just beyond the care home Greenhill House. Go up the gravel drive and turn left through the
wrought iron gates.