Englishcombe Lane, Bath

A rather unique and special house, built circa 1881 for the astronomer Dr Edwin Ashford, who apparently used it as a folly for stargazing. Converted some 25 years ago as part of the Moorlands estate, the tower is Listed Grade II and offers wonderful, versatile accommodation over 6 floors, with particularly light and bright accommodation and fabulous open views.

Accommodation

kitchen/breakfast room

cloakroom

sitting room

study/bedroom 3

2/3 bedrooms

bathroom

gas fired heating

parking

Externally

The house stands in wonderful communal gardens, comprising large areas of lawn, some with seating areas under pergolas, along with a small stream and pond. There are numerous specimen trees, mature bushes, shrubs and flowers, together with further paved sun terraces. There is a private parking space and additional visitor parking, whilst a pedestrian gate below the property offers a shortcut to Oldfield Park and the centre of Bath beyond.

Location

Ashford’s Tower occupies a really lovely position, approached via a winding drive down from Englishcombe Lane, behind electric gates and standing within the extensive gardens in this convenient and  popular spot. It is close to many excellent schools, Baskervilles Gym, a number of parks, the Two Tunnels Cycle Path and the wide range of shops and amenities both on Bear Flat and in Moorland Road. The property is also well served by a frequent bus service to Bath Spa Railway Station and the countless facilities in the city centre - just over a mile away.

Tenure: Share of Freehold

Service Charge: £5,040 pa

Council Tax Band: ‘B’ - £1.808.54 - 26/27