The grand townhouses of Bath's Royal Crescent might seem out of reach for most of us, with houses (in the rare event they come onto the market), selling for between £4m and £5m. Some of the 30 houses, however, have been divided into apartments, and while these are not exactly affordable, they do represent a slightly more realistic way to acquire a slice of this Georgian dream.
Designed by John Wood the Younger in the middle of the eighteenth-century, the Royal Crescent has sweeping views over Bath and the verdant Somerset countryside. A short stroll through Victoria Park, which lies in front of the Crescent, brings you into the centre of Bath, with its fascinating museums, plentiful independent shops and stylish restaurants. It's a truly iconic setting, used for countless films and TV series; of particular interest recently is the fact that it was used as a filming location for Bridgerton.
This three bedroom is set over two floors at the top of one of the beautiful townhouses. On entering the house, visitors come to a grand and spacious drawing room, currently decorated in a charming pink shade. Across the hall is a smart blue Shaker kitchen, big enough to accommodate a small dining table and plenty of storage. Outside the window you'll see the balustrades that line the very top of the Crescent.
Also on the entrance floor is the first of the three bedrooms, which is accompanied by its own shower room. Moving upstairs, two spacious bedrooms look out towards the back of the building, where Sion Hill sweeps upwards to the north. Another shower room occupies the rest of this floor. And as a fantastic bonus, this floor also has a door leading to a sweet roof terrace, where you can enjoy the views over Bath. The apartment is currently neutrally decorated, making it the perfect place to put your stamp on.
The apartment is on the market now for £995,000. See the full listing now at Savills.
