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A specially curated guide to the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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Funeral for Nature
A mock-funeral for nature procession will take to to the streets of Bath this Sunday 20 April. It is designed to help raise awareness and make change happen, especially for the UK, which is now one of the most nature-depleted countries on earth.
Organised by architect Rob Delius, the event is being coordinated with the Red Rebel brigade to create an extraordinary visual spectacle of a type and size never attempted before.
If you care about nature and want to be involved in something really special, then you can follow the procession as a mourner dressed in black, or just come along to see the spectacle.
Wildlife presenter and conservationist Chris Packham is joining the procession and will be making a speech at the Abbey once it is over. Come along and make your claim for nature, because the future of our planet is at stake.
The procession sets off from the Bath Percy Community Centre at 2pm.
Click here for more information.
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Nominations are invited for a 'Mayor's Citizen'
The Mayor of Bath (Councillor Dine Romero) is searching for her Citizen of the Year. Nominations must be returned by 12pm on Friday 3 May. The person must either live in Bath, work here, or belong to a group based in the City.
If you know anyone who deserves an award for their long-term voluntary work or a specific extremely noteworthy act by an individual (but not for monetary donations), within the City of Bath boundary, please nominate them.
They should not have already received a national level honour for this, it is for voluntary service and not paid employment.
Nomination forms are available from the Mayor’s Office at the Guildhall, or by emailing mayorofbath@bathnes.gov.uk or from web site mayorofbath.co.uk.
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You'll love our fabulous April magazine which features a collection of great reading by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bath's best businesses.
This month we visit the restored Caisson Gardens in Combe Hay, finding a stunning landscape that’s rich in wildlife; we profile a new exhibition at Victoria Art Gallery showing an exciting range of Parisian posters from Toulouse-Lautrec and his artist contemporaries celebrating the nightlife and gaiety of the Belle-Epoque; we talk to the founders of Bath Publishing, who had the vision to publish Nick Wallis' Great Post Office Scandal book before the scandal hit the nation; and you can discover the subjects of our new Portrait of Bath image from photographer Joe Short. Plus so much more!
Every month we deliver 15,000 copies door to door, but if you don't get a copy at home then you can pick up a copy at many places around town and from our floor stands at: Waitrose, Sainsbury [Green Park], M&S Foods in Twerton, Tesco in Weston Village, and at The Holburne Museum.
Click here to enjoy the digital version of our current issue!
And if you would like to have a copy sent in the post every month, then we offer a postal subscription for just £33 for 12 issues, £18 for six issues or buy a copy for just £4.25. UK mainland prices. For Euro and World zone subscription prices – click here to subscribe on our website.
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WEEKEND RECIPES | FISHY FEAST
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Words by Melissa Blease
Fish Burgers
Burgers never fail to satisfy. But fish burgers offer a lively, lighter alternative to the traditional meat-feast counterparts without forsaking any of that 'big bite' satisfaction.
If you're not a prawn fan, omit them and up the quantity of fish to replace the deficit (you'll need around 400g fish mixture in total). But when it comes to cooking your burgers, don't skip the refrigeration part of the recipe – if you fry them at room temperature, they're prone to crumbling and falling apart in the pan; you have been warned!
Ingredients (makes 4 fat fish burgers)
180g raw prawns (defrosted if frozen) 2 skinless salmon fillets 1 white fish fillet (eg. basa, cod or haddock) 3 spring onions The juice of ½ lime or lemon 1 bunch of coriander 2 tbs plain flour, lightly seasoned 1 egg, beaten 140g panko breadcrumbs
To serve
Brioche burger buns; mayonnaise; little Gem or Romaine lettuce leaves; sliced tomato
Method
1. Briefly blitz half the prawns, half the salmon, half the white fish, the spring onions, half the coriander and a spritz of lime or lemon juice in a food processor to create a coarse paste and chop the reserved fish and prawns into little chunks. Stir the whole lot together in a large bowl, season with salt and white pepper and shape into four chunky patties (clean hands are the best utensils here).
2. Sprinkle the seasoned flour onto a plate, beat the egg in a small bowl and tip the breadcrumbs into a second bowl. Coat each patty in a dusting of flour and briefly dip into the beaten egg followed immediately by a tumble in the breadcrumbs, patting firmly as you go to ensure that the breadcrumbs stick to the flour and egg-coated burger. Transfer the burgers to a plate and chill for a minimum of 1 hour (or up to four hours, if you're getting ahead).
3. When you're ready to cook, heat around 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large frying pan and fry the burgers over a medium-high heat for around 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish has cooked through and the burgers have developed a golden-brown crust. If air frying, preheat your fryer to 190°C and cook the burgers for around 12-15 minutes to achieve the same result, turning halfway through.
4. To assemble, spread the base of each burger bun with generous dollops of mayo, then top with the lettuce, burgers and slices of tomato. Dive in!
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WEEKEND WINE | SPANISH WHITE WINES
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Spain has the greatest area under vine of any wine producing country. Due to its arid climate and low rainfall, the land simply cannot support such a concentrated volume of trellised vines as you might find in a country like France. Spain's vineyards are therefore dotted with low-lying, ancient bush vines better adapted to compete for the scarce resources.
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Godello 'Mara Martin,' Terras do Cigarrón – Bodegas Martin Codax
Fantastically pure and precise, with delicate peach, greengage and pink grapefruit aromas, which are reflected on the superbly-refreshing palate. The balance is impeccable, with the ripe fruit offset by a hint (but not too much) of sophisticated, citrus pith bitterness and tangy (but not sharp) acidity. | £15.50
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Capitel Organic Verdejo – Ossian Vides Y Vinos |
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An incredible white wine, this tastes like a combination of Grand Cru Chablis and Condrieu. The irresistibly mouthwatering aromas of white peach, honeysuckle and jasmine draw you in for a sip. | £69.50
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Finca Valinas DO Rías Baixas – Mar de Frades
This wine has complex, fine, attractive aromas of white flowers and candied fruits, with a smoky, earthy undertone. The palate is creamy with a rich and lively structure. Powerful and broad mid-palate, with touches of aromatic herbs and subtle saline and balsamic notes. | £32
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Edición Limitada Verdejo – Ramon Bilbao |
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Straw yellow colour with emerald hues, bright and clean. On the nose this 100% Verdejo is intense and aromatic with a tropical character and citrus notes such as lime and peach. | £17.75
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Garnacha Blanca Nativa – Care |
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The nose is very intense, with white floral aromas, hints of aromatic herbs and citrus. The fruit is ripe and exotic (passion fruit and grapefruit). In the mouth the wine is mouthfilling, elegant and fruit forward. It has an outstanding balance between its freshness and structure. The aftertaste is long and rich. | £13.30
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RESTAURANT & BAR | MOUTH-WATERING SEAFOOD
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Flute Seafood Restaurant & Bar reveal new Seafood Platter
Flute Seafood Restaurant & Bar have just unveiled its mouth-watering Seafood Platter, and it looks like a total showstopper!
This platter boasts a stellar line-up of seafood stars, from langoustines and mussels to clams, oysters, crayfish, and crab.
Ideal for sharing with friends. For a limited time only, when you book the platter, you can get a glass of fizz on the house. Just quote “Flute Fizz” when booking.
Click here to book.
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Monsoon's Jaquetta shirt dress green | £85
Be the best dressed with Monsoon's perfect wedding guest dress.
This dress takes a feminine approach through its long blouson sleeves and cinched empire line. Falling to midi length, it's cast in a pink and olive pairing with summer florals all over. Complete with a defined button-through placket and collared neckline.
As part of the journey to make clothes kinder to the world, this item was made using more sustainable raw materials, such as organic cotton, recycled polyester and viscose from responsibly grown forests.
Click here to purchase.
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PENHALIGON'S | STAY MOISTURISED
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Halfeti Hand Cream | £28 |
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A creamy caress of rose and spice, wrapped in a haze of amber and oud.
Click here to purchase.
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Orange Blossom Lip Balm | £12 |
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A lip balm that captures the honeyed floral haze of orange orchards in bloom.
Click here to purchase.
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WATCHES AND WONDERS | GENEVA HIGHLIGHTS 2024
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A new Perpetual 1908 in Platinum from Rolex
Watches and Wonders, the world’s biggest exhibition of new timepieces, completed a successful event last week at the Palexpo in Geneva with a stellar line up of dazzling new model releases. One such highlight was the new Rolex Perpetual 1908 in Platinum and Ice Blue.
The 1908 is the name for a collection of elegant new family of dress watches Rolex unveiled at the show last year, inspired in many ways and replacing the fondly remembered Rolex Cellini.
The new watch is housed in a 39mm, 950 platinum case and is graced with an ice blue dial featuring a guilloché rice-grain motif. This rosette-like design is distinctive for its three-dimensional, repeating geometric pattern that extends across the surface of the dial starting from the small seconds counter at 6 o’clock. The minute track is surrounded by a filet sauté with a crimped pattern, which is also guilloché.
And like its Celini predecessor,the watch is mounted on a brown alligator leather strap fitted with a Dualclasp, a double folding clasp.
The 1908 is equipped with calibre 7140, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology that features bridges decorated with Rolex Côtes de Genève and a cut-out oscillating weight. This superb movement enables the 1908 to display the small seconds, as well as the hours and minutes and the movement can be appreciated though the sapphire caseback.
Fresh from the Geneva show, Mallory Jewellers will have more information on the Perpetual 1908 as well as many of the great innovations and new launches unveiled at the Watches and Wonders 2024.
You can visit the Mallory website by clicking here or chat with the expert team at the the showroom: 1-5 Bridge Street, Bath BA2 4AP
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BOOK NOW | SPRING STYLING SESSIONS
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Book your complimentary spring personal styling sessions with Mint Velvet
Fine-tune your own sense of style at a Mint Velvet Personal Styling appointment.
Whether you need a complete closet refit packed with outfitting options, have an event-dressing on the mind, or simply want to top up an army of staples to lean on day in and day out, this personal styling session is just for you.
The in-store appointments are complimentary and there's no minimum spend or obligation to buy. Mint Velvet will order in pieces from its online-only collections before you arrive.
Click here to book your session at the Bath store.
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BALLINGER | SPARKLING JEWELLERY
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Baroque Bejewelled Gold Hoops | £85
These earrings are real 18k gold-plated, and feature delicate cubic zirconias in an array of jewel-tones. A unique design inspired by vintage jewellery of the past.
Light-to-medium weight. Waterproof, sweat-proof and life proof! All earrings are made of the highest quality materials and are free from nickel and brass, so won't ever tarnish, rust or turn your skin green.
Features 18k gold-plated sterling silver, colourful cubic zirconias and butterfly backs. All Ballinger pieces are made of recycled materials.
Instagram:@by_ballinger Click here to purchase. Few select pieces are available at Kimberly of Bath, Trim Street, BA1 1HB.
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ASPIGA | SUMMER IS COMING
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Palm Tree Jute Beach Bag | £55
Aspiga is a stylish and sustainable fashion brand. Invest in pieces that are made to the highest quality and are designed to last.
Bringing back the classic Palm Tree Beach Bag made from 100% jute. Featuring two soft leather shoulder straps, an internal pocket for organisation and a magnetic closure. Finished with an embroidered Palm Tree motif on the front and tassel.
Click here to purchase or visit the store at 7 Broad St, Bath BA1 5LJ
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MAGAZINE KIOSK | MAGALLERIA
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Curated by Daniel McCabe
Linseed Journal is uncategorisable, its depth and erudition is not easily apparent with a quick perusal. It’s a magazine that demands that you pick it up, sit down with it and start reading it from the beginning. It describes itself, rather romantically, as an ‘almanac of seasonal graft, and a larder of local lore’ and more intriguingly, ‘a journal of cultural entanglement’. We’d describe it as an unusual and imposing large format journal themed around a particular organic material with enduring cultural significance. So far its taken us on a voyage with the apple and now this time the olive, its heritage traced through time, across continents and through art, science and horticulture to deliver not only enchantment but a feeling of real enrichment, of new wisdoms gained. | £26
magalleria.co.uk
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Gallery Nine: 'Meet the Artist' – Tessa Pearson
Join Gallery Nine's 'Meet the Artist' event on 20 April between 12pm–3pm. The artist Tessa Pearson will be talking about her Collages and Watercolours which have been inspired by her garden.
Tessa Pearson studied Printed Textile design at UCA Farnham and the Royal College of Art before opening her own print studio and gallery in London. In recent years, Tessa’s professional practise has centred on her continued love for pattern and colour.
She works with unpredictable water media and experimental printmaking processes mixing direct spontaneous mark making and considered digital imagery. Her bright, energetic pieces take inspiration from her garden and she responds to the colour and structure of the plants that bloom seasonally.
Part of Gallery Nine’s Spring 2024 exhibition until 31 May, Tessa’s work is a feast for the eyes and celebrates the arrival of sunny spring!
Click here to visit the Gallery Nine website.
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'Phenomenal Women' with Margaret Heffernan |
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Don't miss The Gainsborough's first 'Phenomenal Woman' speaker for 2024, Dr Margaret Heffernan, speaking on 25 April between 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Dr Margaret Heffernan produced programmes for the BBC for 13 years. She then moved to the US where she spearheaded multimedia productions for Intuit, The Learning Company, and Standard&Poors. She was Chief Executive of InfoMation Corporation, ZineZone Corporation and then iCast Corporation, and was named one of the “Top 25” by Streaming Media magazine and one of the “Top 100 Media Executives” by The Hollywood Reporter.
Inspired by the poem written by Maya Angelou, ‘Phenomenal Woman’, the Gainsborough Hotel launched a bi-monthly talk series in 2018 inviting women from all backgrounds who have achieved recognition and made a significant impact in their field to share their experiences and challenges encountered in their route to success.
Tickets include Prosecco and canapés and cost £15 each.
Click here to book your ticket.
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Heywood House's special introductory offer |
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As a special introductory offer, Heywood House offers a generous 20% discount on your first meeting room booking, starting 1 May and ends 31 October.
Nestled in the heart of picturesque countryside lies Heywood House, a quintessential country estate that has been transformed into a premier destination for business ventures.
Heywood House offers an exclusive space for offices and conference facilities, making it the ideal venue for corporate gatherings away from the public eye.
Enter the code mazoj81w when signing up to the booking system to apply the 20% discount.
Email landlord@heywoodhouse.com or call 01373 486 800. Click here to visit the website.
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EXHIBITIONS | ABSTRACT ART
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Image shows: 'Aureole' by Miranda Carter
Modern ArtBuyer Bath Pop-up
Bath-based gallery and consultancy Modern ArtBuyer announces another pop-up show at Pencil Tree Gallery, Bath. The pop-up runs from 25 April-4 May, open 10am-4pm, Monday to Saturday, with a late view drinks on Thursday 2 May, 5:30–8pm.
Modern ArtBuyer will be showing works by Wiltshire landscape painter Miranda Carter (shown), abstract artist Sam Peacock and Bath printmaker Paul Minott alongside works by Pencil Tree's own represented artists. There will also be a selected studio sale of Paul Minott's striking graphic monoprints.
The gallery is on Cleveland Terrace, Bath, between Walcot Street and London Road and there is free parking right outside.
modernartbuyer.com
Pencil Tree Gallery, 5, Cleveland Terrace, Bath BA1 5DF
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Sulis Hospital: Women's health with leading experts
Navigating the Menopause: Expert Insights on Women's Health.
Join Sulis Hospital on 14 May as it works in conjunction with Combe Grove for an informative educational event focused on women’s health from 6.15pm–8pm.
Why Women’s Health Matters: Women’s health is a dynamic field, constantly evolving. For too long, women have been told that symptoms are just part of life—whether it’s related to growing up, having children, ageing, or hormonal fluctuations. But we shouldn’t dismiss our health needs. Let’s empower ourselves with expert knowledge and be proactive about our care.
What to Expect:
- Expert Insights: Sulis Hospital's panel of experts will share their expertise and practical advice. - Ask the Experts: Bring your concerns and questions about menopause. - HRT: Dispel the myths and understand the truths.
Speakers include: Consultant Gynaecologist Mrs Aysha Qureshi; GP Menopause Specialist Dr Philippa Girling; Registered Dietitian Cristy Dean.
Followed by a Q&A session on Women’s Health.
Click here to book your place.
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CONCERT | CELEBRATE THE GREATEST
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Sounds of Cinema – The Concert for the People of Bath
Celebrate the Forum’s 90th birthday on 18 May at a concert of blockbuster movie classics with Bath Philharmonia and the Musicians of The Royal Marines School of Music. The concert begins at 7.30pm.
An orchestral tour through the decades of some of the most popular film soundtracks performed in Bath’s very own art deco cinema.
Featuring music by the great composers for cinema including Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Ennio Morricone, John Barry and Bernard Hermann and culminating in a symphonic performance of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Tickets £35/£30/£25
In memory of Brian and Margaret Roper who have helped inspire so many people to discover their own love of orchestral music.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | TIME FOR YOU
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Home Help Bath: Occupational Therapy services
Home Help Bath supports individuals in their own home, as well as assisting trips out. The company helps with a range of everyday tasks, alongside being a listening ear and a friendly face.
Your help at home package will be tailored to your needs and can include any of the services listed.
Home Help Bath helps to maintain your independence and quality of life at home, providing a range of home help, companionship and occupational therapy services. Creating time for you.
Click here for more information or call 07424505396.
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OLYMPICS | SWIMMERS SELECTED
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Image credit: Sam Mellish/Team GB
University of Bath-based sportspeople selected for Paris 2024 Olympics
Swimmers Freya Anderson, Kieran Bird, Leah Crisp, Tom Dean and Jacob Whittle have become the first University of Bath-based sportspeople to be officially selected by Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
All five are members of the Aquatics GB Bath Performance Centre squad, coached by David McNulty and Jamie Main at the Team Bath Sports Training Village, and Anderson and Dean are heading to Paris as reigning Olympic gold-medallists.
Freestylers Bird and Whittle will also be competing at their second Games, while University of Bath sporting scholar Crisp will make her Olympic debut after being named in Team GB’s marathon swimming squad.
Also representing Team GB in the pool this summer will be University of Bath Swimming Club’s Ben Proud, who is heading to a third Games, and Sport and Exercise Science alumna Anna Hopkin, who – like Anderson and Dean – won gold on her Olympic debut in Tokyo.
Picture of Team GB swimmers (from left) Tom Dean, Jacob Whittle, Kieran Bird, Leah Crisp and Freya Anderson at their Team Bath Sports Training Village training base.
Follow Bath-based athletes on their journey to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games at teambath.com/Paris-2024.
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HOMES AND INTERIORS | LAMPSHADES
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Hand Marbled Lampshades
Marbled paper of the finest quality is bonded to a fire-retardant core which is lined with cream card, giving a smooth, matt interior.
Coordinating trim top and bottom ensures a sharp, stylish finish.
Some shades can be hung as a pendant light and all can be fitted on a table or floor lamp.
Small peacock: Small shade made from hand marbled paper in a Turkish spot pattern. Blue trim top and bottom.
Petite Spring Spot: Petite shade made from a hand marbled paper with a joyful pastel Turkish spot pattern and ivory trims.
Medium Carnival Zebra: Medium shade made from hand marbled zebra paper with a navy blue trim. One of a kind.
Visit the website inq.ink for more information.
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PROPERTY | A PERIOD BUILDING
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Bengrove, Camerton, Nr Bath BA2 0PH
Offered for sale by Cobb Farr estate agents
A 5 bedroom detached period property set in a wonderful rural elevated location with approximately 3 acres of garden and paddock and within close proximity to Bath.
The property is set in a wonderful elevated, rural location with fine views and ready access over the surrounding countryside on the edge of the village of Carlingcott and close to the city centre of Bath.
The property features at ground level a wonderful living room with Inglenook fireplace, exposed stone walls, oak beams together with a further sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room.
On the upper 2 floors are 5 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms/shower rooms and a separate study.
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The whole property is set in a wonderful, elevated location with fine views, gardens and paddocks totalling approximately 3 acres. It should also be noted that planning permission and permitted development rights exist for further extensions to the kitchen and the erection of a triple garage, together with the re-building of the conservatory.
This is a wonderful family property set in a quiet rural location close to Bath and with the potential to enhance still further.
A viewing is strongly recommended. | OIE of £1,150,000
For more information visit Cobb Farr website.
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