Summary - THE OLD BREWERY FRESHFORD BATH BA2 7TU
8 bed 6 bath Semi-Detached
Expansive converted brewery with separate cottage and vaulted guest wing in sought village..
Converted Georgian brewery (c.1821) with landmark octagonal chimney
Approximately 7,075 sq ft across main house, cottage and vaults
About 0.75 acres: mature lawns, specimen trees, private courtyard parking
Two self-contained ancillary units: Brewery Cottage and vaulted Vaults
Double-height 70ft living room with underfloor heating and gallery
EPC Rating D; stone walls assumed uninsulated — energy improvements likely
Council tax described as very expensive — budgetary impact
Broadband and mobile signal average for rural village
Set within a converted Georgian brewery (c.1821), The Old Brewery is an exceptional and distinctive family home in the heart of Freshford. The main house offers dramatic double-height spaces — including a 70ft living room with underfloor heating — plus a double-height library, principal suite, and generous reception areas that make the house ideal for entertaining and multigenerational use. The property totals about 7,075 sq ft and sits in c.0.75 acres of mature gardens and lawns with off-street parking accessed via a private tree-lined courtyard.
The site includes two self-contained ancillary units: Brewery Cottage (bedroom, sitting room, shower room, small garden) and The Vaults beneath the living room (two bedrooms, vaulted living/dining, kitchen, utility). These provide flexible accommodation for guests, home office, rental income, or independent family living. The elevated village position gives pleasant views across pastureland and the 15th-century church; the village also benefits from a train station with direct services to Bath and good local amenities.
Buyers should note a few material facts: the property carries an EPC rating of D and the original stone walls are assumed to have no insulation (typical of the period), so energy performance could be improved. Council tax is very expensive. Although double glazing was installed from 2002 onward and the house is on mains gas with radiators and boiler heating, some buyers should expect ongoing maintenance typical of large, converted historic buildings. Broadband and mobile signal are average in the village.
This is a rare opportunity for families seeking a landmark, adaptable home in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, or for buyers wanting an architecturally interesting property with ancillary accommodation and significant further potential. The Old Brewery rewards careful investment and is particularly well suited to multigenerational households or buyers who value space, character and village life within easy reach of Bath.
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