Limpley Stoke, Bath, Bath, BA2 £1,650,000

Situated in a perfect spot between the river and canal towpath in the much admired village of Limpley Stoke, the property enjoys high levels of privacy with a mature screening of trees on its boundaries, about 150 yards of single bank fishing, scope for mooring and a tennis court.

The accommodation is bright, spacious and well planned, principally on just two floors. The drawing room, dining room and conservatory have inter-connecting doors for a light airy feel, or for separation and privacy to flexibly meet the requirements of family living and entertaining needs. The sitting room provides a study area, or space to sit and read amongst the integral book cases.

A substantial Harvey Jones kitchen/breakfast room with gas AGA is one of the principal features of the accommodation, with the ground floor having been comprehensively redesigned in recent years. There are double doors to the rear garden and a connection to both the utility room and conservatory.

At first floor level there are four double bedrooms, including a large master suite and a further room which could serve as a seventh bedroom, possible third bathroom or private study. There are two double guest bedrooms on the second floor with scope for a shower room to be constructed on the landing between them.

In addition to the main house, there is a coach house which provides garage and garden storage, together with a games room and office. This has potential as an annexe for a relative or as holiday let accommodation, subject to the necessary consents being obtained. The development of the additional outbuildings on the plot might also be considered with such use in mind.

Additional features include ample parking space for several vehicles and a large well established fruit and vegetable garden including large asparagus bed. The broadly level plot affords maximum enjoyment of the lawned gardens. The substantial south facing lawn has well stocked herbaceous borders, large mulberry and other productive fruit trees and sculptured hedgerows. There is a sheltered rear terrace where views down the valley may be enjoyed, with an additional walled riverside terrace area and enclosed tennis court (which is in need of resurfacing).

The canal towpath is almost directly adjacent to the house, to tempt walkers and those keen on cycling to Bath, Avoncliff, Bradford on Avon … and beyond.


Combe Grove Manor Hotel/Country Club is also close by, as is the Canal Visitor Centre and convenience store at Brassknocker Basin – both of which are just an easy bike ride along the towpath. The Knights Sports Centre at Monkton School may also be reached without venturing on to the road.

Hartley Farm shop and cafe, emerging as one of the finest in the region, is just at the top of Winsley Hill.

This stretch of the Avon is navigable by kayak enthusiasts, and the weir at Stokeford Bridge, to be both seen and heard from the property, is a favoured spot for fishing.

Renowned schools on the south side of Bath, and the award winning University of Bath are all within 2.5 miles of the property.