Detached house for sale in Bath BA2, 5 Bedroom

With an outstanding location nestled in the Somerset countryside, Brook View is an exceptionally well-conceived development of eight contemporary new homes, situated six miles to the south west of the World Heritage City of Bath, on the outskirts of the village of Farmborough.

The accommodation of Plot 2 offers expansive living space configured across approximately 2,991 square feet. The house offers a superlative approach to both ecological living and hi-specification technology, without compromise to the building’s architectural aesthetic. Plot 2 comes wired for the facility of high-specification technology, including a sophisticated surveillance system and super-fast broadband.

Triple-glazed Danish windows have been installed throughout, and combined with an underfloor heating system to create a very manageable and efficient environment. A heat recovery and ventilation system provides clean air throughout the building, with automated climate control to enable individual room settings.

Approach to the house is via the private paved driveway and landscaped grounds which overlook a wild-flower meadow and extensive views across the Somerset landscape towards One Tree Hill. The crisp lines of the rendered exterior and sophisticated brickwork provide an impressive introduction to the plot, with a roof parapet discreetly housing the photovoltaic solar panels and rainwater down piping encased in the structure.

The living spaces are open in plan and free-flowing, with large expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass designed to maximise the intake of light and the views across the countryside. The main living areas are are on the upper-ground floor, with access to a sheltered patio. The space is equipped with a fully integrated media wall, whilst the kitchen is fitted with Schmidt, Miele appliances and a Quooker tap. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room and pantry.

The upper level has four good-sized bedrooms, two that have en-suite bathrooms, and a family bathroom. The lower-ground floor has a large master suite that includes a bathroom and dressing area, as well as access to a terrace. An expansive room next to the bedroom has been designed to facilitate a cinema room with dropped acoustic ceiling, and wired for a fully integrated surround sound system.

Triple-glazed Danish windows have been installed throughout. A heat recovery and ventilation system provides clean air throughout the building, there is integrated gas central heating underfoot and automated climate control to enable individual room settings. A sophisticated security surveillance system is also in place.

Farmborough is located just six miles to the south-west of Bath and around 12 miles from Bristol. The electrified train line from Bath to Paddington will soon provide a direct line to central London in a little over an hour. Bristol City airport is reachable in under 30 minutes by car.

The location of the site, coupled with the special inclusion of high-speed broadband, means that the houses make excellent home offices within commuting distance of Bath and London. The area is also especially good for schools, most notably Prior Park College, Stonar, Monkton Combe, The Royal High School for Girls, Kingswood and King Edward’s School in Bath. Further afield, but within easy reach, are Badminton, Downside, Marlborough, Millfield and St Mary’s in Calne.