Summary - LITTLEDOWN, CHARLCOMBE LANE, CHARLCOMBE BA1 8DS
- Grade II listed manor with Jacobean-style cornicing and high ceilings
- Elevated site with far-reaching views over Charlcombe Valley and Solsbury Hill
- Large formal gardens, Japanese garden with pond suitable for Koi carp
- Gated private driveway and double garage; secluded hamlet setting
- Five bedrooms across several floors; substantial reception and attic rooms
- Listed status will restrict alterations and may increase repair costs
- Very slow broadband; council tax reported as very expensive
- Heated by air-source heat pump; double glazing fitted post-2002
Charlcombe Manor is a rare Grade II listed manor house set on a very large, private plot on the northern slopes of Bath. The house offers dramatic elevated views over Charlcombe Valley and Solsbury Hill, formal lawns, a Japanese garden with pond and a gated gravel driveway leading to a double garage. Internally there are notable period features: high ceilings, Jacobean-style cornicing, stone mullion windows and an ashlar fireplace that underpin the property's historic character.
The main house provides five bedrooms arranged over several floors and generous reception rooms including a large drawing room, dining hall and an extensive kitchen/breakfast room. The property is heated by an air-source heat pump with radiators and benefits from double glazing fitted in or after 2002. Its secluded hamlet location is peaceful, yet Bath city centre is approximately 1.5 miles away.
Important practical points: the property has listed status which will restrict alterations and can cause additional repair and consent costs. Broadband speeds are very slow and council tax is described as very expensive. Prospective buyers should commission specialist surveys and confirm historic-status implications before committing.
This home will suit buyers seeking historic character, generous gardens and privacy — and who accept the responsibilities that come with owning a listed country manor close to Bath.
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