New instruction in Weston Park, Bath

Ground floor two double bedroom two bathroom apartment with award winning private garden and two private parking spaces. Located just above the Botanical Gardens, this gorgeous 1044sqft home has the expected high ceilings and period features plus a conservatory, private entrance and extensive communal grounds. A truly rare opportunity to live in such a peaceful spot yet be under a mile walk through Royal Victoria Park to the city. Interactive floor plan now available at http://content.metropix.co.uk/p/3777930

Meriden House was built on land leased from the Hospital of St John in 1793 and was originally under the auspice of Walcot Parish. The St Johns Hospitallers had leased the land from the early 1700′s to the Atwood family and, when the time came for renewal in 1790, the land was parcelled into five one acre plots. Henry Atwood built Ormond Place (now Ormond Lodge) in 1793, then began Cranhill House and Ormond Villa (renamed Meriden House in 1898).
The Atwood family were Weston locals. Thomas Atwood was a plumber by trade but  was also a City Councillor and Mayor of Bath. Given his political connections, he was routinely appointed City Architect for many Bath Corporation projects (including the Paragon, Oxford Row, the Guildhall and Grove St Gaol). He was killed during the collapse of a derelict building in 1775 and his apprentice (Thomas Baldwin) carried on his work. Thomas’s son, Henry (a Bath surgeon) took the leases of the Weston Road properties in question.
Ormond Villa had a name change to Meriden House under the ownership of Colonel Tredway Clarke, who took over the property in 1898. Born in Bangalore and a commander of the Madras based 21st Native Infantry, Colonel Clarke occupied Meriden until his death in 1924.

Having merited several Bath in Bloom awards over the years, the private gardens to Flat 3 are a delight and the subject of many years of love and attention from our clients. Accessed either by side gate from the communal driveway, from the master bedroom or from the rear conservatory, the gardens stretch across the entire northern boundary of the house and look out over the communal gardens at one end. Bounded by walls to the north and east. Several outbuildings to include two summerhouses and a shed. Primarily paving and borders for ease of maintenance, with seating areas interspersed amongst the planting.
The rear boundary wall pre-dates the property and has several carved niches along its length, as well as evidence of a doorway. Research from the Bath Historical Society would suggest a chapel once stood on this site, used by monks from the Bath Priory on their way from and to the sheep fields of Lansdown.

New instruction in Greenacres, Upper Weston, Bath

Big windows, lots of light and wonderful views of fields to side and front from this Cross built three bedroom semi detached home. Tucked away in a cul de sac off Lansdown Lane, superbly positioned for commuting to the north or accessing Weston village amenities just down the hill, this beautifully presented property is flooded with light. Mature gardens, off street parking, modern kitchen and bathroom fittings, double glazing and gas central heating – this house could be moved into straight away. Ground floor accommodation comprises of sitting room, dining room, entrance hall and kitchen whilst upstairs there are three bedrooms (two large doubles and a decent single) and a gleaming white bathroom. 68ft x 22ft rear garden, pavia driveway to front.

Historical Notes

In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson’s Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Weston like this:
WESTON, a village and a parish in Bath district, Somerset. The village stands 2 miles NW of Bath r. station; and has a post-office under Bath, a courthouse, a police station, and a fair on 10 Aug. The parish comprises 2,650 acres. Real property, £20,862; of which £4,473 are in gasworks. Pop., 3,127. Houses, 610. The property is much subdivided. There are numerous villas. Lansdown hill, noticed in our article on Bath, is here. Building-stone and blue lias abound; and the latter is calcined into lime. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Bath and Wells. Value, £468.* Patron, the Lord Chancellor. The church was built in 1832, and is in the later English style. A chapel of ease, called St. John’s, was built in 1838. There are three dissenting chapels, a national school, and charities £24.

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Newbridge Hill, Bath

A fantastic two double bedroom apartment, set behind a characterful and imposing Victorian facade. Situated on Newbridge Hill, a popular area amongst families and professionals and just a short walk to both Chelsea Rd & the Royal United Hospital. Over the years this apartment has been improved and well cared for to now accommodate; Two double bedrooms, Living/Dining Room, bathroom and Shaker style kitchen. There are some superb views to the front and rear whist the property also benefits from modern decor and newly serviced combi gas boiler heating system. A very solid investment or home for either young couples, professionals or investors.

It was not until the middle 1800′s that building on a large scale took place on Newbridge Hill. Primarily farmland between the Bristol Road and Weston Village, the first substantial building in the area was Partis College – designed and built by the London architects Samuel & Philip Flood Page from 1825 to 1827 and funded by the will of Reverend Fletcher Partis to provide homes for thirty gentlewomen over 40 who were “both Anglican and healthy, the daughter or widow of a clergyman or similar professional and with a yearly income of £25 or more”.

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Burleigh Gardens, Weston, Bath BA1 3RR

Relocating for work to the Royal United Hospital? Working in the city centre but hankering for a quiet spot to live? Need to get the kids into Newbridge Junior School? Here’s an opportunity to live in the heart of the Leas estate, behind Partis College and right on the doorstep of the RUH.

A very nicely presented 3 bedroom mid terrace, situated in this very popular part of Weston. Available immediately at £900pcm or as individually priced rooms to either families or professional sharers, the property has recently had a schedule of works undertaken and is now presented in good order. The accommodation comprises of; entrance hallway, living room, dining room, kitchen and hall on the ground floor with landing, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. There are front and rear level gardens, gas central heating and double glazing. Choice of furnishings but all white goods included.

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New properties in Weston Park and Oldfield Park

Hidden away next to the Botanical Gardens, at the top of a private drive, this 926sqft second floor Georgian conversion is a superb holiday let (generating £495 per week income) and occupys the entirety of the top floor of this imposing detached house. Surrounded by meticulously tended communal gardens and benefiting from two driveway parking spaces, the apartment is a superb city base (with the city centre under a mile away along Weston Road or through Royal Victoria Park). Internally, the property comprises of a generous sitting room, kitchen with space to dine and a balcony off, two double bedrooms and a large bathroom. Grand communal halls, glorious views to side and front, negotiable fittings/furniture – what more could you ask for in an investment or city pad? A wonderful alternative to Lansdown apartments, with major advantages in size, price and semi rural setting. Joint Sole Agents.

Tenure – Share of Freehold
Management Charges – £1088pa

Historical Notes

Meriden House was built on land leased from the Hospital of St John in 1793 and was originally under the auspice of Walcot Parish. The St Johns Hospitallers had leased the land from the early 1700′s to the Atwood family and, when the time came for renewal in 1790, the land was parcelled into five one acre plots. Henry Atwood built Ormond Place (now Ormond Lodge) in 1793, then began Cranhill House and Ormond Villa (renamed Meriden House in 1898).
The Atwood family were Weston locals. Thomas Atwood was a plumber by trade but  was also a City Councillor and Mayor of Bath. Given his political connections, he was routinely appointed City Architect for many Bath Corporation projects (including the Paragon, Oxford Row, the Guildhall and Grove St Gaol). He was killed during the collapse of a derelict building in 1775 and his apprentice (Thomas Baldwin) carried on his work. Thomas’s son, Henry Atwood (a Bath surgeon) took the leases of the Weston Road properties in question.
Ormond Villa had a name change to Meriden House under the ownership of Colonel Tredway Clarke, who took over the property in 1898. Born in Bangalore and a commander of the Madras based 21st Native Infantry, Colonel Clarke occupied Meriden until his death in 1924.

Royal Crescent views from the rear of this beautifully presented two double bedroom Victorian gem. Long rear garden, sparkling upstairs bathroom, superb side conservatory/office, two separate receptions and a flawless fitted kitchen.
Current accommodation, spread over two floors, comprises of; entrance hall, bay windowed sitting room, dining room, conservatory/office, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms and a rear facing bathroom. There is ample precedent in the road for loft conversions. The rear garden faces east and is approximately 58ft long. Double glazing throughout, gas central heating, fitted appliances in the kitchen and retained period features. Sole Agents.

Historical notes

Ringwood Road was built from 1897 onwards. No7 Ringwood Rd first appears in the Bath Street Directory in 1900. From the notes on surrounding neighbours, it seems construction was not quite finished at the time – in fact, the first occupier does not appear until 1907 (John Osborne, a local bricklayer). By the time of the First World War, the property was the residence of a Mr E. Webb, a local grocer. His tenure lasted until 1935, when the house was sold to an engineer by the name of Edwin T Knight. Mr Knight was the longest occupant of the house, staying until a sale to Mr Roger Williams in 1971.