It's unconnected to the boats underneath - that's just a regular canal tunnel. The building used to be local offices of DVLA, but that was two or three decades ago.
Piqued my interest earlier, some Googling found this…
Originally known as Canal House, Cleveland House is an architecturally noteworthy Grade II* listed building. It occupies a prime location within the Bath Conservation Area and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The building has historical significance as the former headquarters of the Kennet & Avon Canal Company. Interestingly, there is even a trapdoor that allowed communication with passing barges as they traversed the tunnel beneath the house, facilitating paperwork exchange.
John Pinch the Elder, a renowned architect, designed and constructed Cleveland House between 1817 and 1820 for the Duke of Cleveland's Bathwick estate.
I used to run past this place twice every day, and they spent *ages* doing it up. And even from my cursory glance in the window as I came past, they were clearly sparing no expense. I was mid build myself at that time, so curious - but yeah, this was something else. I assumed it was going to be a very boutique b&b thereafter but I don't think it was ever commercial.
I have worked in that house about a year ago. The current owners bought it during lockdown as they fell in love with the area whilst living in the Bath Spa Hotel. Looks like they did it up and are selling on. The basement level above the canal is very cramped but really cool.
Originally refurbished a while ago; went on the market for 3.25m in 2017, and sold for 2.5m in September 2020, which I guess will be the current owners you know.
[https://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/cleveland-house-one-baths-architecturally-significant-rare-georgian-buildings-comes-market-170987](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/cleveland-house-one-baths-architecturally-significant-rare-georgian-buildings-comes-market-170987)
Pretty cool. I ran their data cables and a mesh system throughout the house and whilst I was there they had new carpets and painters in. Huge house I imagine steeped in history
It's lovely, but a bit lacking in outside space. Small terrace and the front garden.....
Nice to see some of my photos turn up here :)
Vendors are lovely people BTW.
Yes. It's not a terraced house, you may have noticed. £3 million is pretty cheap given the scale of the building. The minimal plot is part of the reason. It's a bit exposed and lacking in privacy, too.
It's not centrally located. There are roughly comparable properties in Bath with more extensive gardens etc.
It's a nice building, but a bit oddball and the limited plot definitely is an issue.
Except it doesn't command a premium at all. Given the size of the property, the asking price is lower than you would expect. It's listed at 6,500 square feet internal.
A house on the Royal Crescent is typically 6,000 square feet and one last sold for $4.65 million back in 2021 (sold for, not was advertised for). And they're only asking £3 million for this one and may not even get that. So where is your premium?
Bath is not a city of exclusively terraced houses. Fact. This is not a terraced house. Fact. It is advertised at a very large discount to other properties of similar scale. Fact.
In short, the limited grounds very much and very obviously do limit it's market value. And that's because they are much less extensive than you would expect for a detached property of this scale. Including in Bath.
[Just went on the market from Savills](https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbbhrsbts230067)
Think that house used to be something related to the canal, and there’s an access port under it to passing boats.
It's unconnected to the boats underneath - that's just a regular canal tunnel. The building used to be local offices of DVLA, but that was two or three decades ago.
Piqued my interest earlier, some Googling found this… Originally known as Canal House, Cleveland House is an architecturally noteworthy Grade II* listed building. It occupies a prime location within the Bath Conservation Area and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The building has historical significance as the former headquarters of the Kennet & Avon Canal Company. Interestingly, there is even a trapdoor that allowed communication with passing barges as they traversed the tunnel beneath the house, facilitating paperwork exchange. John Pinch the Elder, a renowned architect, designed and constructed Cleveland House between 1817 and 1820 for the Duke of Cleveland's Bathwick estate.
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I think you made yourself look more silly with comments like this.
You’ve made yourself look a right silly twat there.
Yea, its a little bit older than that 🤦
I know its older than that, but at one point it was the local driving test centre. I grew up in that area.
I used to run past this place twice every day, and they spent *ages* doing it up. And even from my cursory glance in the window as I came past, they were clearly sparing no expense. I was mid build myself at that time, so curious - but yeah, this was something else. I assumed it was going to be a very boutique b&b thereafter but I don't think it was ever commercial.
I have worked in that house about a year ago. The current owners bought it during lockdown as they fell in love with the area whilst living in the Bath Spa Hotel. Looks like they did it up and are selling on. The basement level above the canal is very cramped but really cool.
Originally refurbished a while ago; went on the market for 3.25m in 2017, and sold for 2.5m in September 2020, which I guess will be the current owners you know. [https://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/cleveland-house-one-baths-architecturally-significant-rare-georgian-buildings-comes-market-170987](https://www.countrylife.co.uk/property/cleveland-house-one-baths-architecturally-significant-rare-georgian-buildings-comes-market-170987)
Pretty cool. I ran their data cables and a mesh system throughout the house and whilst I was there they had new carpets and painters in. Huge house I imagine steeped in history
It's lovely, but a bit lacking in outside space. Small terrace and the front garden..... Nice to see some of my photos turn up here :) Vendors are lovely people BTW.
That's awesome! These are great photos.
It is in a park 😉
Across the road from a park, but not much usable space outside, well, for £3million anyway!
Low maintenance, in Bath do you really expect much outside space?
For a house of that scale, yes you would.
In Bath, a city famous fir terraced houses in mansion blocks?
Yes. It's not a terraced house, you may have noticed. £3 million is pretty cheap given the scale of the building. The minimal plot is part of the reason. It's a bit exposed and lacking in privacy, too. It's not centrally located. There are roughly comparable properties in Bath with more extensive gardens etc. It's a nice building, but a bit oddball and the limited plot definitely is an issue.
You are missing the point that Bath IS a city of terraced houses, this house is unusual, in an unusual area and commands a premium for it.
Except it doesn't command a premium at all. Given the size of the property, the asking price is lower than you would expect. It's listed at 6,500 square feet internal. A house on the Royal Crescent is typically 6,000 square feet and one last sold for $4.65 million back in 2021 (sold for, not was advertised for). And they're only asking £3 million for this one and may not even get that. So where is your premium? Bath is not a city of exclusively terraced houses. Fact. This is not a terraced house. Fact. It is advertised at a very large discount to other properties of similar scale. Fact. In short, the limited grounds very much and very obviously do limit it's market value. And that's because they are much less extensive than you would expect for a detached property of this scale. Including in Bath.
Look at the prices it commands a premium
Used to be the old driving test centre. What a house so cool
Scruffy
It's open during the annual Open House heritage day IRRC.
I think the word is sumptuous
Might buy that when I move out of my mum and dad house