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A specially curated guide to help you enjoy the next 48 hours (or more) in Bath
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DINE IN STYLE | A FABULOUS NEW OYSTER CART
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| Champagne and Oysters on the Terrace at The Elder, Bath |
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Celebrating the British summer, The Elder, owned by Mike Robinson with Executive Chef Gavin Edney at the helm, has opened its beautiful terrace to serve glorious British oysters, Champagnes, cocktails and wines to ensure sunshine filled (or something close to sunshine) weekends are as good as they possibly can be.
The Elder's fabulous new oyster cart will be serving up the best of British including Halford River and Porthilly Oysters from Cornwall, Loch Ryan Oysters from Scotland, Menai Oysters from Anglesey, Rossmore Oysters from Cork as well as Colchester and Jersey Rock Oysters which you can buy individually, up to a dozen or more if your heart desires it.
Their full cocktail and drinks list is available to enjoy on the terrace but what could be better than a glass of Chablis Premier Cru or British Coolhurst Rosé to go alongside these wonderful oysters?
The full bar snacks menu is also available on the terrace so guests can feel free to order gorgeous small plates as well as dishes like Hereford beef tartare with Cacklebean egg yolk and sourdough toast.
Oysters on the terrace is available Friday-Sunday afternoons during the warmer months and is simply the perfect way to enjoy a summer weekend.
To make a lunch or dinner booking at the main restaurant visit the website or you can email The Elder at enquiries@theelder.co.uk.
The Elder, South Parade, Bath BA2 4AB; theelder.co.uk
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| JULY ISSUE OUT NOW! |
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As always, our current issue has a collection of great reading by our team of wonderful writers as well as beautifully presented advertising by Bath's best businesses. We hope you'll enjoy this month's magazine.
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.
You can also enjoy our July issue here!
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Or if you would like to have a copy sent in the post then we offer a postal subscription for a single copy it's £3.95, or £15 for a 6 issue subscription, or £30 for 12 issues.
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WEEKEND WINE | THE BIG MATCH - THREE ALL
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| England greats v Italian classics |
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These are great times for English wine - new wineries are springing up, new vineyards are being planted at a feverish pace, and new international respect comes with almost every tasting competition. Our rising stars are scoring high.
Chardonnay - Hattingley Valley
A pale lemon colour with a soft green hue, this Chablis-style Chardonnay has wonderfully pronounced citrus, blossom and grapefruit aromas, with a hint of honey and pear. The palate is clean and fresh, with a mouthful of green apple flavours, and a creamy texture that is nicely balanced with its natural vibrant bright acidity. A fine and rich mouthfeel, with a long dry finish. £22
Pinot Noir Rosé – Lyme Bay
The vines are trained on a sprawling trellis system, and the soil is a heavy clay loam resting on a stiff London clay subsoil. The vineyard receives very low rainfall and good temperatures each year, making Crouch Valley Vineyard a consistent producer of top-quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. A serious rosé made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes. This wine is a single-vineyard designated bottling and its complex aromas of cherries, rosehip, strawberries and cream, and tight acidity and length make it a great food wine. £22
Ditchling Reserve – Court Garden
The award-winning Ditchling Reserve is only made in the best vintages and the 2010 is now pretty rare. This classic blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay spends 9 months in French Oak before bottling. Straw hue, delicate well-structured mousse, good balance between acidity and dosage, rich flavoured mid-palate, clean and round finish.£39.50
From the Dolomites to the bays of Sicily, Italy boasts a myriad of different soils, climates and grape varieties – perfect for wine production and with a long tradition of passionate winemaking the Italians are a Forza to be appreciated.
Chardonnay – Jermann
Its colour is brilliant straw-yellow with greenish highlights, its aroma is intense and fruity (banana when young, golden delicious apple when mature), lightly aromatic and with excellent persistence. £29
Brut di Pinot Nero Rosé VS – Ruggeri
Cherry red with a hint of salmon pink. The nose is fresh, fragrant and inviting, offering light red fruit aromas and hints of biscuity yeast. Finely textured with a consistent mousse. This wine is medium bodied and dry, but possesses a ripe cranberry fruit intensity that balances the bubbles and the crisp finish beautifully. £16.95
Brut Metodo Classico – Planeta
Pale yellow in colour with shades of sea green. Shows distinct aromas of 'muscaredda', a variety of white prickly pear, white flowers and green grass. Vibrant and lean on the palate. Mt. Etna in full eruption. £29.50
Enjoy the game and explore an exciting taste of English wines at The Great Wine Co.
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| Salmon with Cava Sauce and Crushed Lemon Potatoes |
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| By Susannah and Aaron Rickard |
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Serves 4 — Prep time 10 minutes — Cook time 30 minutes
There’s something magical about the combination of sparkling wine and cream – cava is mildly acidic so it reacts with the cream to gently thicken the sauce, while the bubbles keep it light and silky smooth. The resulting texture of this sauce is light and silky, dancing on the tongue. It’s perfectly complemented with this simply cooked salmon and zesty potatoes.
For a vegetarian option, spoon the velvety cava sauce over grilled asparagus or portobello mushrooms.
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Ingredients
100ml cava brut (dry sparkling white wine)
600g new potatoes – scrubbed
3 tbsp butter
••• a lemon – juiced (approx. 1 tbsp lemon juice)
Salmon fillets for 4 (150–200g per person)
1 tbsp plain flour
100ml single (light) cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Steamed broccoli or kale to serve, and parsley to garnish
Equipment
Medium saucepan
Heavy frying pan
Whisk
Method
For the potatoes
- Put the potatoes into a medium saucepan and cover with cold salted water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 12 minutes or until tender.
- Drain the potatoes. Put 1 tbsp butter, a large pinch of salt and the lemon juice in the pan with the potatoes, then put the lid back on and give it all a good hard shake so that the potatoes are lightly crushed and coated in the butter and lemon.
For the salmon
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large heavy frying pan over a medium heat. Meanwhile, sprinkle the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. When the butter is foaming, add the salmon fillets skin side down and cook for 4 minutes.
- Gently turn the salmon over, and cook for 1 more minute (or 2 minutes if your salmon fillets are quite thick).
- Once the salmon is tender, remove from the pan onto dinner plates, cover, and leave to rest while you make the sauce.
For the sauce
- In the same frying pan, melt 1 tbsp butter over a very low heat. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute, then gradually whisk in the cava until smooth. Cook for a minute over a low heat until the mixture is bubbling, then remove from the heat and stir in the cream and a pinch of salt.
Bringing it together
- If you’re serving this with greens, cook them now.
- Sprinkle the salmon with a little chopped parsley, then serve with the lemony potatoes and a large spoonful of the cava sauce, and greens of your choice.
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| Rum, Raisin and Pistachio Posset |
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| By Susannah and Aaron Rickard |
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Serves 4 — Prep time 25 minutes + 2 hours chilling
Posset originated in medieval England, where alcohol was sometimes added to milk or cream to preserve it for longer. Over the centuries this dish has evolved into a chilled dessert, where the key ingredients are still cream and alcohol. The alcohol thickens the cream to a thick, smooth texture similar to custard or panna cotta.
Although wine is the most traditional alcohol in a posset, our version is enhanced with dark spiced rum. In this recipe, we make a spiced rum syrup with blended raisins and pistachios. This creates a slightly thicker textured dessert with fruitiness running all the way through, reminiscent of rum and raisin ice cream.
The possets are straightforward to make, and can be made up to 2 days ahead of time and kept in the fridge. Top with chopped pistachios shortly before serving so that the pistachios don’t go soggy.
Ingredients
100ml dark spiced rum
50g raisins
50g unsalted pistachios – shelled and roughly chopped
125g white sugar
425ml double (heavy) cream
••• tsp ground cinnamon
••• tsp ground ginger
Nutmeg
Equipment
Blender
2 x small saucepans
Grater
Whisk
4 ramekins, small bowls or coffee cups
Method
- Combine the rum, raisins and half the chopped pistachios in a blender. Blend for a minute to a fairly smooth consistency, then pour this into a small saucepan. Add the sugar and cook over a low heat for around 5 minutes, stirring, until the sugar has melted into a syrup, then turn the heat off.
- In a separate saucepan, combine the cream, cinnamon, ginger and around 20 grates of the nutmeg. Cook over a medium heat until the cream is just coming to the boil, then turn the heat off.
- Slowly pour the rum and raisin syrup into the still hot cream, whisking as you pour, until the mixture is combined.
- Divide the posset mixture between 4 ramekins or small bowls, then transfer to the fridge to cool for at least 2 hours until set.
- Before serving, sprinkle with the remaining chopped pistachios to decorate.
Cooking with Alcohol By Susannah and Aaron Rickard is available online, and in local bookshops Topping & Co. Booksellers and Mr B's. £25
cookingwithalcohol.co.uk
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DELICIOUS GUIDE 2021 | OUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS
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The Coconut Tree’s take on Sri Lankan street food is made up of smaller tapas-style dishes embracing plants, fish and meat; it’s a menu that naturally offers something for everyone. Enjoy the warmth of Sri Lankan hospitality, where everyone is welcome at the table. Choose from dishes rich in Ceylon spices, with recipes going back generations from the founders’ own parents’ kitchens. Try a traditional egg hopper, some kotthu and the spicy devilled dishes; mix & match them to suit your taste. Spoil yourself with their sweet and fiery botanical ‘cocotails’, beers & fine wines. This is a great place to bring a crowd or simply grab a table for two.
36 Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LP
Tel: 01225 258855 Web: thecoconut-tree.com/bath
Click through to browse our full Delicious Guide below!
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BATH EATS | FOOD MEMORIES
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By Melissa Blease
Tilley's Bistro
Beyond the charming bow windows of a historic former townhouse on North Parade Passage, ancient sloping floors, wooden beams, rustic farmhouse furniture, blackboard specials and lots and lots of candlelight set the scene for a characterful but cosy, traditional eating out experience, not glamorous or flash, but welcoming, and homely, and soothingly comfortable from the off.
Despite the down home, cluttered farmhouse kitchen vibe, Tilley's Bistro was a subtly super-efficient operation capable of seamlessly serving multiple covers over three floors without a hitch. Once seated, merry bands of dedicated regulars (couples, parties, singletons – Tilley's was a house party to which everybody was invited) were encouraged to take their time choosing from menus far removed from the small-but-perfectly-formed style that a newcomer might have expected.
Diners were invited to mix and match from a vast, eclectic array of Cold Dishes, Hot Dishes, Large Dishes and – rather randomly – a dedicated Egg Dishes section (largely a selection of classic French tarts that gave way to eggs Florentine, Espagnol and Lorraine further down the list) to create their own, bespoke feast; yup, Tilley's were small plate specialists before the Small Plate revolution invaded menus across the city.
We were very much, however, on classic French bistro territory: Medallions of Pork Dijonnaise, Duck Confit, Escargots a la Bourguignon, Crepe a la Grecque and lots of other franglais favourites on a Keith Floyd-esque theme were all permanent fixtures. But local sourcing was pushed to the fore, vegetarians were taken care of exceptionally well and the Smokies (an indulgent dish involving smoked haddock drenched – and I mean, drenched – in super-creamy Cheddar cheese sauce) were proudly promoted as a Signature Dish. The staff, meanwhile, were masters of the art of what would now be called 'up sell'... except they never charged for the suggested side order of mixed leaves in a lemon vinaigrette to accompany your sautéed lambs liver in tarragon and white wine sauce, or the addition of avocado pear (never just 'avocado') in your French Farmer's Salad, or the extra bread to soak up that huge bowl of cream of Stilton soup.
Tilley's Bistro was the kind of gently eccentric Bath institution that felt as though it had been – and would be – there forever; when a 'Closed for Refurbishment' sign went up in 2016, I blithely assumed that those wonky floors just needed a bit of extra support, or the rather unstable Welsh Dresser that dominated the street level dining room was being treated for woodworm. The following year, however, a chi-chi boutique hotel affair put an end to such optimistic presumptions, consigning Tilley's to the much-missed Bath restaurant file and sending legions of loyal fans into a Smokie-free wilderness with only their fading memories of Chicken a la King to keep them warm.
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BEAUTY MUST-HAVES | LAUNCHED TODAY
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| New launch: Chanel's Eye Collection 2021 |
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With the 2021 edition of the eye collection, Chanel encourages self-expression by way of ultraresistant, long-wearing products. Highlighting our eyes is a way of asserting our personality, but makeup must be adaptable to every mood. That observation inspired Chanel to create this new collection of long-wear products that allow women to go about their lives without worrying about whether their makeup can keep up.
Shop the latest creations here: chanel.com
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OBJECTS OF DESIRE | TECHNICOLOUR DREAMS
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| The colours of love by Fabergé |
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The Fabergé Colours of Love Collection exemplifies ‘A Life in Colour’, fusing extraordinary coloured gemstones, artistic ingenuity and exceptional craftsmanship. The collection features Mozambican rubies and Zambian emeralds from Gemfields' mines.
Gemfields work with local communities, governments and conservation NGOs to ensure every gemstone sold supports health, education and livelihood initiatives, minimises effects on our environment and protects Africa’s biodiversity.
The Colours of Love collection also uses metals comprising Peruvian mined gold ore which contain no mercury, therefore making these environmentally sustainable and guaranteeing complete traceability across the supply chain.
Above left to right: Fabergé Colours of Love Fluted 18ct rose gold rainbow sapphire and diamond Ring, £2,520. Fluted 18ct rose gold ruby and diamond Ring, £5.520. Fluted 18ct white gold rainbow sapphire ring, £2,520.
The Fabergé range can be seen at Mallory.
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FASHION | IT'S COMING HOME
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| Grace & Mabel: dress for the occasion |
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VEJA
The V-10 model made out of ecological and sustainable materials stands for 10 ans d'amour. The lining is made out of organic cotton; the insole made out of wild rubber and other synthetic materials; and sole made of wild rubber from the Amazonian forest (25%).
V-10 Leather Trainers - Extra-White Nautico Pekin; £115.
Shop here: graceandmabel.co.uk
ROSEMUNDE
The Babette feminine lace top is the Rosemunde best selling top. The lace top is designed with a classic lace detail around the neckline and has a beautiful curling edge at the bottom.
Babette Lace Silk Top, Spicy Red; £46.
Shop here: graceandmabel.co.uk
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ON THE BOX | CHARMING DIRECTORIAL DEBUT
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| The Water Man (2021) |
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Desperate to save his ailing mother, 11-year-old Gunner runs away from home on a quest to find a mythical figure rumoured to have the power to cheat death.
The Water Man is David Oyelowo's (Selma, Queen of Katwe) directorial debut, starring Lonnie Chavis (This Is Us), Amiah Miller and Rosario Dawson.
Watch it on Netflix today!
Image: Karen Ballard/ Netflix © 2021
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ON THE BIG SCREEN | THE LITTLE THEATRE CINEMA
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| Another Round (12A) |
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Alcohol can be a tricky subject – especially when the question of ‘how much is too much?’ arises. Four midlife crisis-bound teachers at a Danish high school (led by the ever-compelling Mads Mikkelsen) attempt to find the answer, as part of a supposedly scientific quest to improve their lives. The four agree to consume a minimal amount of alcohol on a daily basis, and their results provide a story that’s at once darkly comedic and emotionally destructive. Director Thomas Vinterberg (The Hunt) helms this BAFTA and Oscar-winning drama with a steady hand, creating a thought-provoking tale with a show-stopping ending that’s undoubtedly one of the best of the year.
Director Thomas Vinterberg; starring Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Maria Bonnevie, Magnus Millang, Lars Ranthe, Susse Wold
Showing at various times throughout the week.
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ON THE BOOKSHELF | MOVING STORIES
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Review by Benedetta Giordani
Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri
If one were to describe what Jhumpa Lahiri's new book, Whereabouts, is about, it would be difficult to do it justice. Originally written in Italian, the novel was translated into English by Lahiri herself. It follows an unnamed narrator in her daily life in an equally unnamed Italian town – even though you may recognise glimpses of a well-known Italian city in some passages.
Lahiri's prose is lucid and impactful, so observant that one feels completely absorbed by the mundane life of the protagonist and the people who gravitate around her. As the book comes to an end, the reader is left with a sense of bittersweet nostalgia, having by now become so intimate with the narrator and accustomed to her surroundings.
Bloomsbury, £14.99
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Review by Saskia Hayward
A Long Way from Douala by Max Lobe
A Long Way from Douala tells the story of Choupi and Simon on the trail of Choupi’s older brother Roger who, following the death of their father, has left Douala to try to illegally cross the border into Europe in the hope of finding football fame.
It’s written in vignette form, which allows for a brilliant patchwork of daily life in Cameroon to form in all its colour and texture. Topics like Boko Haram are addressed, but overall the tone remains light, joyful, and humorous – a coming of age road trip that traverses contemporary Cameroon.
HopeRoad, £9.99
Topping & Co. Booksellers, 3 Bladud Buildings, The Paragon, Bath; toppingbooks.co.uk
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THE MAGAZINE KIOSK | PRINT IS READ
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| Curated by Daniel McCabe – Magalleria |
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It might be a tad obvious to highlight a football magazine on this of all weekends, but OOF follows an interesting curve: art and football. This clever little magazine believes that it is the role of art to deconstruct the world, to throw light on its mysteries and to offer new perspectives. Football, it argues, is similarly layered and almost religion-like, a phenomenon that conjures a sense of something bigger and more ungraspable for its students and obsessives. Football and art have been intertwined for centuries and OOF is on a mission to unravel what it can, for us all. £8
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COMPETITION TIME | WIN TICKETS TO VALLEYFEST
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| IT'S COMPETITION TIME! |
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WIN a pair of tickets worth £195 EACH to ValleyFest – the best-tasting music festival in the south west.
Taking place from 29 July - 1 August, at Chew Valley Lake, near Bristol, this small family-friendly festival has big name acts such as Texas, Deacon Blue and Sophie Ellis-Bextor. It also showcases the region's finest produce. You can expect feasts, BBQs, cooking demonstrations and lots of street food. All with plenty of Somerset style and sizzle.
The show-stopping lake view is unrivalled, the food is local and it all takes place on Luke Hasell's organic farm. The weekend is perfect for first-time festival goers as well as families of all ages. There really is something for everyone! You are advised to arrive hungry.
Enter on Instagram here: instagram.com
The competition will close at midnight on 16 July and the winner will be chosen shortly after! GOOD LUCK!
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DON'T MISS OUT | IN WITH A CHANCE TO WIN
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Bradford on Avon Food and Drink Festival, 17 & 18 July 2021
Book your tickets for a weekend of summer family foodie fun and you could WIN a Magimix Food Processor!
You can still book online until Thursday 15 July and pick them up at the Fast Track Entry on the day.
"Magimix are delighted to offer one lucky ticket holder the chance to win a 3200XL Food Processor. Designed for families, this multifunctional 6 in 1 machine offers the perfect helping hand in any kitchen."
Find out more about the festival here: thebathmagazine.co.uk
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OPEN-AIR THEATRE | THE HOLBURNE MUSEUM GARDENS
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| The Garden Theatre Festival, 16 July – 21 August |
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The Garden Theatre Festival – a brand new theatre festival – is taking place in the beautiful gardens of the Holburne Museum from 16 July to 21 August. Kicking off the festival on 16 and 17 July are The Three Inch Fools who are presenting a calamitous new production of Robin Hood, fit for all the family. Doors open early so you can bring your picnic, find a space and tuck in for an unforgettable evening. You can also get food from vendors and drinks from the bar.
General: £16; under 18s/student: £11; under 10s: £6. Tickets must be pre-booked; bathboxoffice.org.uk
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LIVE PERFORMANCE | BATH COMEDY FESTIVAL
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| Bath Comedy presents Permission To Laugh, 16–31 July |
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We’re allowed to laugh once more, and what better way to celebrate than to enjoy two weeks of top-notch live shows curated by Bath Comedy? Director Nick Steel says “We’ve tried to honour as many shows from the 2020 festival-that-never-was as possible, including some big names, alongside solo shows from up-and-coming comics and a competition to find the stars of tomorrow.”
Stand-up and stand-out highlights at Widcombe Social Club include a work-in-progress show from ‘German Comedy Ambassador’ Henning Wehn, a by-all-accounts astounding show from Simon Evans (the content of which is a closely guarded secret!), and a rehearsed reading of a play telling the compelling story behind the invention of Monopoly, with Nick Helm, Tom Stade, Jen Brister, Ria Lina, David Mills and Alyson June-Smith, followed by a stand-up gang show with all the cast.
There’s a unique crossover musical comedy treat in the shape of Ian Shaw, who explores the thrills, horrors and hashtags of living in the modern world, and several walking tours of Bath brought to you by Arthur Smith, Show of Strength and Natural Theatre Company.
The Affordable Comedy Festival is back with a host of solo shows based at new venue the Forum Coffee House where tickets are £5 in advance, or free or pay what you feel on the day! Witness works-in-progress or previews from the best of up-and-coming comedy stars, including Bilal Zafar, Michael Akadiri, Drew Taylor and Sasha Ellen.
The New Act Competition sees 100 contenders compete in ten heats at Bath Brew House and a Grand Final at the Forum Ballroom including the presentation of the coveted Lovehoney Bath Comedy New Act Of The Year Award.
Some shows are already sold out, but at Covid-capacity. Hopefully we won’t be as distanced by the end of July, and another tranche of tickets will be put on sale late in the day – keep your eyes on bathcomedy.com for the ever-evolving line-up and ticket avails. Here’s to a triumphant return to (ab?)normality.
bathcomedy.com
Image: Alistair Barrie on stage at a recent Bath Comedy Club show
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SUMMER FUN | FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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| Soccer Shooters |
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Soccer Shooters – football engagement and enjoyment specialists – is delighted to be hosted by Ralph Allen School during this summer holiday.
Football Fundays are a really popular and fun way for children from Reception to Year 7 to learn football skills, social skills, build confidence and self-esteem. The Fundays are a mixture of fun games, football matches and mini tournaments.
Soccer Shooters combine top-quality coaching with a relaxed and inclusive environment, enabling children of all backgrounds and abilities to sharpen their football skills while also learning life skills that will serve them well, no matter what they want to do in the future. Book soon to avoid disappointment!
Ralph Allen School, Bath BA2 7AD
soccershooters.com/bath-holiday-clubs
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HEALTH & FITNESS | TOP-QUALITY FACILITIES
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Monkton Sports Club: get back into fitness and feel good!
Try out the facilities for a session at Monkton Combe before you sign up to join!
The facilities include:
- Indoor heated 25m pool
- Gym – currently spaced over two rooms to allow for Covid-safe workouts
- Water fitness classes
- Free gym induction
- Opportunities to book personal training sessions
- Discounts on swimming lessons
For enquiries, please email leisure@monkton.org.uk or call on 01225 721206 to book a visit.
Monkton Sports Club, North Road, Combe Down, Bath. BA2 5DL monktoncombeschool.com
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LOOKING BACK | AT BATH BOATING STATION
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| Memories of the regatta |
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This summery scene from over a century ago shows a regatta at what is now the Bath Boating Station. Founded in the 1850s as the Villa Fields Tea, Pleasure & Aquatic Gardens, it was later taken over by Edward Maynard and for many years was known as Maynard’s Boathouse. As well as hosting annual regattas, boats were built and hired here, under the direction of Maynard’s manager, Frederick Fisher. It is his descendants, the Hardick family, who still run it today. The costumes may have changed, but this seemingly timeless corner of Bath is immediately recognisable and remains as popular as ever, not only for rowing, punting or canoeing on the river, but also because it is home to one of Bath’s top restaurants – the Bathwick Boatman.
akemanpress.com
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS | GARDEN PARTY
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| Outdoor Tiles by Mandarin Stone |
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There's an impressive range of outdoor cobbles and tiles available at Mandarin Stone to use in a multitude of exterior environments.
From tumbled limestones to contemporary porcelain garden tiles, there's a range of colours and styles, ideal for alfresco dining areas and exterior lounging and patio spaces.
Shown here, from Mandarin's Classic range is the Taj Grey Tumbled Limestone Cobble ( from £29.87 per metre square ) rustic and great character – perfect for any outdoor project.
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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK | THE LATEST MEWS
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| Victoria Bridge Road, Bath BA2 |
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This is a beautifully appointed, light and airy mews house set over three floors and situated within the desirable Crest Nicholson in Bath.
The property boasts a sleek, modern interior with spacious accommodation along with parking and is available with no onward chain.
From the entrance hall stairs lead up to the first floor to a fabulous, extremely light and flexible open plan kitchen/dining/living room. There are large windows and glazed doors, one of which opens onto a Juliette balcony.
The living space is well proportioned to allow you to create both defined living and dining areas. The kitchen is sleek, with a range of wall and base units, inset sink unit with mixer tap, Bosch electric hob with extractor over, Built in Bosch, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric oven, microwave oven and breakfast bar.
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Heading up to the second floor you will find the two double bedrooms and family bathroom. The principle bedroom benefits from a built in wardrobe, glazed door opening onto a Juliette balcony as well as boasting an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is to the front of the property and also has a glazed door with Juliette balcony.
The accommodation is completed by the family bathroom which has a fully fitted suite including a panelled bath with shower over, w,c, and wash hand basin.
Outside, to the rear of the property there is private parking, while the left bay is the one allocated to the property.
The Crest Nicholson Riverside is just a short walk to the city centre but with coffee shops and Sainsbury's supermarket nearby, as well as easy access to Victoria Park via a footbridge over the river - there's plenty of amenities readily available. Guide price: £475,000
For more details and information contact Wentworth estate agents in Bath: wentworthestateagents.com
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