Forester Road, Bathwick

Occupying a generous plot in one of Bathwick's most desirable residential roads, this substantial Edwardian semi detached home offers over 2,500 sq ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation, combining elegant period character with exceptional family living space.

Forester Road is set within the highly sought after residential area of Bathwick, less than half a mile from Bath city centre via Great Pulteney Street. This tucked-away location is ideal for families, with Bathwick St Mary Primary School and King Edward's School both within half a mile, while Bath Spa railway station is just over a mile away, providing excellent links for commuters to London and Bristol.

The property is also perfectly placed for enjoying Bath's green spaces and cultural landmarks. Sydney Gardens and Henrietta Park are both within half a mile, with Sydney Gardens having reopened in 2022 following significant improvements, including upgraded tennis courts and children's play areas. The Holburne Museum, Bath's first public art gallery, sits beside Sydney Gardens, while the River Avon and Kennet & Avon Canal offer attractive walking routes nearby.

Bath Boating Station, offering rowing, canoeing and punting along the River Avon, is within 150 metres, alongside the popular Bathwick Boatman riverside restaurant. The Pulteney Arms and The Curfew are also within easy walking distance, both well regarded public houses with a lively atmosphere, particularly on rugby matchdays.

The property benefits from driveway parking to the front garden, accessed via a dropped kerb from Forester Road, and is also situated within Residents' Parking Zone 10.

A welcoming entrance hall with attractive stained glass detailing and wood flooring provides access to the first floor and the kitchen below. To the front of the property are two elegant reception rooms that open seamlessly into one another, creating a superb space for both family life and entertaining. The bay-fronted sitting room is flooded with natural light, while both rooms feature bespoke fitted cabinetry and matching fireplaces, reinforcing the symmetry and character of these beautifully proportioned spaces. Equally suited to large gatherings or quieter evenings at home, they provide a wonderful balance of practicality and period charm.

To the rear, a short flight of stairs lead down to the outstanding kitchen and breakfast room, undoubtedly the heart of the home and connecting to garden. Extending a long way to the rear this impressive space is designed for modern family life, centred around a large island with ample room for cooking, dining and socialising. A wood burning stove set within an impressive fireplace adds warmth and character with space for a large dining table, while bi-fold doors frame views of the garden and open directly onto the terrace.

Before the kitchen there is a side door to the passage and door to the cellar under the stairs. The cellar has full head height and is perfect for storage.

Arranged over the upper two floors are six genuinely generous bedrooms, offering exceptional flexibility for family life. The principal bedroom occupies a superb position at the front of the house, where a large bay windows give views towards the hills around Bath University. The remaining bedrooms are all excellent doubles, with the rear facing rooms enjoying attractive outlooks towards Camden and the green hillside beyond. Spacious landings, enhanced by side facing windows that flood the stairwell with natural light, create a wonderful sense of balance and openness throughout the upper floors. A family bathroom and separate shower room on the first and second floor serve the bedrooms. Whether used for family members, guests, home working or hobbies, the accommodation offers space in abundance and a layout perfectly suited to modern family living.

The rear garden is another particular feature of the property. Beautifully landscaped and enjoying a westerly aspect, it offers a wonderful combination of terrace, lawn areas, bountiful flowers and vegetable beds. Well stocked borders provide colour throughout the seasons, while side access links the garden to the front of the property. The position also affords attractive views towards Bath architecture and greenery.

Set behind a lawned front garden there is easy driveway parking for two cars, and the property enjoys an attractive Edwardian façade. The bay-fronted elevations and well-balanced proportions are particularly beautiful, lending the house a timeless elegance within this established and leafy residential setting.

Front Garden
Gateposts. Driveway parking. Flowerbeds. Lawn. Path to side of house.

Hallway - 21'3" (6.48m) x 5'10" (1.78m)
Front door with stained glass inset. Mattwell. Door to hallway with glass inset. Window to side. Staircase. Stairs down to kitchen. Door to side to outside. Radiator. Floorboards. Coved ceilings. Dado rails. Radiators. Door to kitchen. Door to cellar.


Living Room - 15'3" (4.65m) Into Bay x 14'11" (4.55m)
Bay window to front. Gas fireplace. Wooden mantel with inset tiles. Radiator. Built in alcove cupboard and bookshelves. Coving and ceiling rose.

Dining Room - 12'7" (3.84m) x 14'4" (4.37m)
Window to rear. Coved with ceiling rose. Picture rail. Gas fireplaces. Wooden mantel and inset tiles. Radiators. Built in alcove cupboards and bookshelves. Opens to living space.


Kitchen Breakfast Room - 24'3" (7.39m) x 12'8" (3.86m)
Bifold doors to garden. Windows to side. Recess lights. Base units and storage cupboard and pantry cupboard. Deep drawers. Cupboard with boiler. Wood burner in fireplace. Island unit with inset sink unit. Built in dishwasher. Double oven. Gas hob with cooker hood. Space for large fridge freezer. Cupboard housing boiler. Recess lights. Radiators.

Cellar - 16'10" (5.13m) x 5'6" (1.68m)
Steps to down cellar room. Full head height. Fully decorated. Small window to side. Storage space. Light and power.

First Floor Landing
Radiators. Coved and dado rail. Window to side. Staircase to second floor. Dado rail.

Front Bedroom One - 18'6" (5.64m) x 15'7" (4.75m)
Bay window. Cast iron fireplace. Wooden mantel. Alcove cupboards. Coved and picture rails. Radiator.

Bedroom Two To Rear - 14'4" (4.37m) x 12'3" (3.73m)
Window to rear. Ornate cast iron fireplace. Coved. Picture rail.

Bedroom Three At Back - 14'10" (4.52m) x 12'8" (3.86m)
Two windows to rear. Built in wardrobes. Cast iron fireplace. Radiator. Cornice. Cupboard housing immersion water heater.


Shower Room - 8'4" (2.54m) x 6'2" (1.88m)
Window to side. Shower cubicle. LLWC. Recess lights. Double sink unit with storage under. Radiator. Part tiled walls.

Second Floor Landing
Window to side. Dado rail. Linen cupboard.

Front Bedroom Four - 18'10" (5.74m) x 12'6" (3.81m)
Windows to front. Ornate cast iron fireplace. Radiator.

Rear Bedroom Five - 12'4" (3.76m) x 14'5" (4.39m)
Window to rear. Radiator.

Back Bedroom Six - 12'7" (3.84m) x 13'2" (4.01m)
Window to rear. Ornate cast iron fireplace. Radiator.

Bathroom - 9'0" (2.74m) x 6'2" (1.88m)
Window to side. Panel bath with shower over and shower screen. Llwc. Hand basin. Radiator. Part tiled walls.

Rear Garden
Terrace at rear of kitchen. Lawn and borders with mature shrubs and flower beds. Enclosed by fences and hedges. Shed. Gated side entrance. Tap.

Council Tax
Bath And North East Somerset Council, Band G

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.