A rare commercial or residential opportunity to purchase a historic Grade I Listed building in the heart of Georgian Bath
Location
Occupying an outstanding location in the heart of Bath, the property is close to a range of world famous attractions including Bath Abbey, The Pump Rooms, the Roman Baths, and Pulteney Bridge. It provides immediate access to the extensive retail and leisure amenities of Bath city centre, whilst being within easy walking distance of Bath Spa railway station and a number of public car parks.
Description
Ralph Allen's Town House is believed to have been constructed in around 1727, in a highly decorative Palladian style, attributed to the renowned architect John Wood the Elder. Accessed via a gated courtyard from York Street, it comprises a Grade I Listed building of great historical and architectural interest, and provides accommodation on basement, ground, first and second floors and an enclosed courtyard. Although most recently used as offices the property could be suitable for a range of alternative uses, including residential, subject to consent.
Accommodation
The premises benefits from a range of period features and requires refurbishment. The layout comprises a single room on each floor, with a single WC at second floor level, and the building provides the following approximate net internal floor areas:
| Floor | Sq ft | Sq m |
| Second | 107 | 9.9 |
| First | 163 | 15.1 |
| Ground | 228 | 21.2 |
| Basement | 173 | 16.1 |
| Total NIA (approx.) | 671 | 62.3 |
Tenure
The building is offered for sale by way of a new 999 year virtual freehold interest at a peppercorn ground rent.
Price
Offers are invited on an unconditional basis in the region of £350,000 subject to contract.
Business rates
Details available on request.
Planning
The property has most recently been occupied as offices within Class E of the current Use Classes Order and could suit a continuation of this use, or a variety of alternative uses such as residential, subject to all necessary consents.
Services
We understand that water and drainage services are connected but have not been tested. The property requires a new electrical supply.
EPC
The building has an assessment of E-123. A copy of the EPC is available on request.
VAT
VAT if applicable will be charged at the standard rate.
Legal costs
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred in the transaction.
Viewings/Further Information
Please contact the sole agents for any further information, or to arrange a viewing.