Mitford Cottage, Bath, BA2 7DD

The property is approached from its private parking space via an ironwork gate, to a path meandering through the garden to the front and rear doors of the cottage.

Once inside the charm of the cottage is clear; period features, newly installed heritage windows, exposed wooden floors and a pleasant, leafy outlook from each window.

The ground floor accommodation comprises an open plan living / dining room, ample storage and a well-appointed kitchen which opens to and overlooks the garden.

Upstairs there is a family bathroom and two bedrooms with the larger of the two having a dressing area/flexible use of space.

Externally, the gardens enjoy a great orientation and have distinct areas of seating, lawn, raised vegetable beds along with two stores.

Mitford Cottage is a stone-built period property attached to a similar house and set in this most popular of villages, on the outskirts of Bath.

It is surrounded by rural countryside with lovely walks, but within only a few minutes’ drive from amenities such as the Sainsburys supermarket at Odd Down together with the village area of Bear Flat offering an assortment of retail outlets.

The property is well placed for easy access to various schools to include Beechen Cliff, Ralph Allen, Hayesfield and a number of private schools to include King Edwards and Prior Park.

Nearby villages include Hinton Charterhouse, Norton St Philip and Freshford.

The city centre of Bath is of approximately a 10 minute drive and offers a wonderful array of chain and independent retail outlets, many fine restaurants, cafes and wine bars along with a number of well-respected cultural activities which include a world-famous international music and literary festival, the attractions at The Roman Baths and Pump Rooms and an array of art galleries and museums.

Communications include a direct line to London Paddington, Bristol and South Wales from Bath Spa Railway Station.

The M4 Motorway, Junction 18 is 10 miles to the north and Bristol Airport is 18 miles to the west and a well-served bus route with a stop just 100 yds away.