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North Road, Bath, Somerset, BA2

South West

£500,000

Listed on 16/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
4
Type
Plot

Description

A 0.18-acre building plot in Bathwick, set to the rear of 34 North Road and accessed from North Road. Full planning permission is stated to have been granted for a detached four-bedroom contemporary home of approximately 2,099 sq ft, designed by Maack Architects. The proposed split-level layout responds to the sloping site and includes an open-plan kitchen and dining room, living room opening onto a terrace, study, utility room, ancillary space, four bedrooms, two en suites, a family bathroom, garage and cycle store. The consented design is described as following Passivhaus principles, with a sedum and wildflower roof, photovoltaic panels, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, high-performance insulation and glazing, and locally sourced materials including Bath stone. The plot is bordered by mature planting and includes a protected beech tree. Purchasers should verify the current planning position and any conditions attached to the consent; the listing notes that images and plans are illustrative and measurements are approximate. The site is described as elevated, with views across Bath and the surrounding countryside. Bath city centre is stated to be about a mile away, with access to Bath Spa station, schools, parks and countryside walks. The listing also notes road access towards the M4 via the A46.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

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

64out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: LOW

At £500,000, the asking price is 45.5% below the local average at £238/sq ft versus £437/sq ft, making the plot’s entry price a clear strength. The opportunity is to build the consented 2,099 sq ft, four-bedroom contemporary home, with a split-level design intended to work with the sloping site and capture the elevated views across Bath. Full planning permission is stated in the listing; check the consent and conditions before relying on it.

This is a substantial build project rather than a renovation of an existing house: the photos show a partly cleared plot, rough grass and cut vegetation, while the proposed home and landscaped garden are shown only in CGI. Mature planting, established boundaries and an existing access route provide a useful starting point, and the Passivhaus-led design adds a distinctive sustainability brief. The overall score is C: the price and fundamentals are strong, but the project’s economics remain limited because there is not enough information to assess renovation economics.

Key opportunities

  • Create the consented split-level, four-bedroom home, using its design to respond to the sloping plot and make the most of the elevated outlook.
  • Deliver a distinctive Passivhaus-principles scheme with features including a sedum or wildflower roof, photovoltaic panels and MVHR.
  • Shape the garden and terraces around mature planting, established boundaries and the protected beech tree.

Key risks

  • A cleared, sloping plot with no completed dwelling makes this a full ground-up build programme, requiring a substantial construction budget and careful coordination rather than a cosmetic project.

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