- Valley location
- One mile from Larkhall
- Detached
- Five bedrooms
- Kitchen dining space
- Excellent garden
- Amazing views
- No chain
Live on the edge of bustling Bath in the idyllic village of Swainswick. This beautifully refurbished 5-bedroom house offers the best of both worlds: tranquility amidst nature and easy access to the city. Immerse yourself in village life by enjoying a friendly community with a nurturing school, a welcoming church with social events, and even a monthly pub night. Explore the surrounding Cotswold Hills with footpaths leading to the iconic Solsbury Hill for stunning city views.
Down the hill lies the vibrant Larkhall village where there is a variety of independent shops, award-winning butchers, greengrocers, a hardware store, post office, pharmacy, and a supermarket. In Larkhall you can can also enjoy a superb selection of cafes and pubs for a friendly and lively atmosphere.
Commuting is a breeze! With ample parking on the grounds and easy access to the M4 motorway, Nightingale House is perfect for those who work in Bath or beyond.
Nightingale House is a remarkable home is presented in excellent order throughout, with the breath-taking views from the front which are something truly special. The accommodation works beautifully with the kitchen and dining space benefiting from three enormous windows looking across the valley. There are five good bedrooms upstairs. The workspace downstairs has great potential for clients to visit if required. There is ample parking.
The front of the property generates immediate appeal with a pretty garden leading from the parking area to the Cotswold Stone exterior. From the hallway there is a downstairs WC and access to the main living spaces. The kitchen spans the rear and is a joy to behold with a large island, plenty of space and a walk-in pantry. The living room and dining space overlook the side garden with double glazed casement windows. The parquet floor in the living room and the wood burning stove create a relaxing atmosphere. The snug also has a stove plus the door down to the lower ground floor.
The first floor landing leads to the five double bedrooms. These lovely rooms have plenty of light and benefit from elegant fireplaces and practical storage. Almost all the windows in the house have been upgraded with double glazed casement windows and the views from the master bedroom are sublime. There is the main family bathroom and the ensuite with a generous shower and double vanity to the master bedroom.
The lower floor perfectly fits the needs of working from home, added storage and tucked away utility space. The working space provides plenty of room for more than one person with a door to the outside meaning you do not need to enter via the main house. The utility space houses a sink unit, the boiler and the water softener. There is also a cellar area which would be perfect for a wine collection and extra fridge and freezer.
The rear has been recently landscaped to create wonderful gardens surrounding this handsome home. In total the plot is just under half an acre and includes an ample parking area with the planting to the front door creating plenty of colour. The area to the side of the kitchen and living room is the place to entertain with a cool terrace, water feature and raised borders and offers a full view of the lush valley. To the side of the garden is a level area which would be perfect for further development that might be a gym, separate workspace, or summer house. Steps from the terrace lead down to the meadow where deer can often be seen.
The house is offered with no onward chain.
Entrance Hall - 12'0" (3.66m) x 11'10" (3.61m)
Open stone porch to main front door. Double glazed casement window. Hallway with exposed stone walls and floorboards. Staircase to first floor with panelling. Radiator.
W.C. - 4'5" (1.35m) x 3'9" (1.14m)
Small window to side. LLWC. Hand basin. Tiled floor. Radiator.
Snug - 12'10" (3.91m) x 11'10" (3.61m)
Double glazed casement window to front garden. Wood burning stove in stone fireplace with stone hearth. Recess lights. Floorboards. Radiator. Door leading down to basement.
Sitting Room - 16'8" (5.08m) Max x 12'0" (3.66m) Max
Two double glazed casement windows to garden. Wood burner in stone fireplace with heath. Parquet flooring. Recess lights. Radiator.
Dining Room - 13'5" (4.09m) Max x 10'8" (3.25m)
Door to garden. Recess lights. Radiator. Step to living room.
Kitchen - 28'0" (8.53m) x 9'2" (2.79m)
Triple aspect 180 degree views of gardens and valley from double glazed casement and large picture windows. Range of base units with Silestone worktops and built in sink unit. Integrated dishwasher. Falcon range cooker with induction hob. Cooker hood. Part tiled. Two under counter drawer fridges. Penisular unit with base units under with Silestone worktop. Recess lights. Space for dining table. Radiators.
Pantry - 7'9" (2.36m) x 4'5" (1.35m) Max
Walk in pantry with built in shelving and recess lights.
Landing - 16'0" (4.88m) x 2'10" (0.86m)
Stair runner to first floor. Floorboards. Radiator.
Master Bedroom - 17'4" (5.28m) x 9'5" (2.87m)
Dual aspect double glazed casement windows to views. Built-in wardrobes. Recess lights. Floorboards. Radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room - 10'6" (3.2m) x 9'6" (2.9m)
Double glazed casement windows. Large shower cubicle with porcelain tiles. Wood effect tiled floor. LLWC. Double vanity unit with storage and part tiling. Shaver points. Recess lights. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom 2 - 14'7" (4.45m) Max x 12'0" (3.66m) Max
Double glazed casement window. Period cast-iron fireplace. Built-in double depth cupboards. Alcove sheving. Floorboards. Radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 13'3" (4.04m) Max x 12'0" (3.66m) Max
Double glazed casement window. Period fireplace with wooden mantle. Floorboards. Radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 15'0" (4.57m) x 12'3" (3.73m)
Double glazed casement window. Period fireplace with wooden mantle. Floorboards. Radiator.
Bedroom 5 - 10'6" (3.2m) x 10'5" (3.18m) Max
Double glazed casement window to side. Built-in shelves. Loft hatch. Floorboards. Radiator.
Bathroom - 10'0" (3.05m) x 5'2" (1.57m)
Double glazed window. Bath with shower over with screen. Vanity unit with storage under. LLWC. Part tiled walls. Wood effect tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Recess lights.
Cellar - 12'0" (3.66m) x 12'0" (3.66m)
Stairs down from snug to basement area that leads to the work room. Exposed stone wall. Humidistat extractor fan. Recess lights. Radiator.
Work Room - 27'4" (8.33m) x 9'0" (2.74m)
Separate door to outside and steps to parking area. Double glazed windows to garden. Recess lights. Radiators.
Utility Room - 13'0" (3.96m) x 5'9" (1.75m)
Wall mounted combi-boiler. Oak worktops with Belfast sink. Plumbed for washing machine with space for tumble dryer. Wall of storage cupboards for tools and houses water softener. Internal window to work space.
Parking Area
Wall to front. Gravelled parking area. Garden in front of house. Steps to garden adjacent to entrance to workspace.
Garden adjacent to house
Pretty terraces with far reaching views over lower garden with water feature. Seating areas in between borders and enclosed by wall and trees. Pathway to level area to wrapping edge of property. Pathway across rear of house. Access to lower garden via steps.
Lower garden
Sloping garden bordered with hedges and trees.
Council Tax
Bath And North East Somerset Council, Band E
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.
