Summary - Flat 8, 8 Portland Place BA1 2RU
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Compact, central pied-à-terre ideal for an investor or first-time buyer.
Top-floor studio in Georgian Grade II listed terrace
Long lease (955 years) and very low ground rent (£25 pa)
Separate kitchen with recently replaced fitted cupboards
Small size ~307 sq ft; best for single occupant or rental
Service charge ~£2,625.80 per year; factor into running costs
Electric storage heating; EPC rated D, potential energy costs
Listed status restricts alterations; renovations may be difficult
Communal gardens, bike store and option for residents’ parking
A compact top-floor studio set within a handsome Georgian terrace, quietly tucked off Bath’s central shopping and restaurant streets. The main L-shaped living room includes a sleeping alcove; a separate kitchen benefits from newly replaced fitted cupboards and basic appliances. Natural light comes from sash windows overlooking neighbouring gardens; occupants also share communal gardens and a bike store. Residents can apply for off-street parking. The long lease (955 years) and very low ground rent are practical ownership advantages.
Important practical points are straightforward: the building is Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and can complicate renovations or modernisation. Heating is electric via storage heaters and the property has an EPC rating of D; walls are timber-frame with no assumed insulation, so energy costs and comfort may be affected. The studio is small (approximately 307 sq ft) and best suited to a single occupant, student, commuter or as a rental investment rather than a family home.
Service charges average £2,625.80 per year; ground rent is £25 per year and council tax is in the low A band. The flat is chain-free and offered with a very long lease, making it straightforward to buy. This central BA1 location gives quick access to shops, cafés, cultural attractions and good public transport links, while the tucked-away position keeps direct street noise to a minimum.
Overall this property suits a buyer seeking a compact, characterful pied-à-terre or a central rental let in Bath who accepts listed-building constraints and the limitations of electric heating. Any purchaser looking to update should factor in listed-building permissions and potential insulation or heating upgrades.
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