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Horsecombe Vale, Bath, Somerset, BA2

South West

£795,000

Listed on 07/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached
Area
3162 sqft

Features

  • Balcony
  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

This detached three-bedroom home is set on a secluded, south-facing sloping plot on the southern edge of Bath. The accommodation is arranged mainly on the upper level and extends to almost 3,200 sq ft, with a large sitting room, a kitchen and dining room, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A rear balcony provides access to the garden and looks out across the surrounding greenery. The lower ground floor contains a games room, storage rooms, cellar and workshop space. These areas offer scope for different uses, subject to any necessary consents. The listing describes the property as requiring modernisation and reconfiguration. It also notes a history of moderate movement and says a report detailing the causes and recommended remedies is available. Outside, mature gardens include lawns, established planting and several seating areas. A detached garage and driveway provide parking. Bath city centre is approximately 2.5 miles away, with local amenities, countryside walks and rail connections from Bath Spa within reach. The property is freehold, has mains electricity, water and gas, private drainage, an EPC rating of D and council tax band G.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

80out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £795,000, Stonefield is priced at about £251 per sq ft, well below the local average of £437 — a clear opportunity to acquire a substantial home in a desirable Bath setting at a comparatively low price per square foot. The dated finishes create scope to refresh the interiors, with the large sitting room, garden outlook and generous kitchen/dining area offering a strong canvas for modernisation and possible reconfiguration, subject to consents. The existing renovation range is £18,000–£38,000.

The extensive mature gardens, driveway, detached garage and lower-ground ancillary spaces add to the appeal. The main specific concern is the reported history of moderate movement; the listing says a report is available setting out the reasons and remedies, so that should be reviewed carefully. The asking price and renovation midpoint total £823,000 before fees and stamp duty; this is a comparison with the implied current local average value, not a renovated GDV.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated finishes and flooring, with the older kitchen cabinetry and worktops offering scope for a substantial update.
  • Explore a more open-plan kitchen/dining and family living arrangement, subject to feasibility and any required consents.
  • Make the most of the large sitting room, south-facing garden outlook, mature grounds and lower-ground ancillary spaces.

Key risks

  • The listing reports a history of moderate movement; review the available report and recommended remedies before proceeding.

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Horsecombe Vale, Bath, Somerset, BA2
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£3,003
Based on a loan of £596,250 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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