The house sits within a gently curved stone terrace on a quiet, atmospheric street. Entry is through a substantial timber door set into a hewn stone architrave; from here, an airy open-plan space is revealed. A cosy wood burner emanates warmth from within the handsome original stone fire breast with sweeping depressed arch moulding, while a chamfered beam runs overhead. A comfortable kitchen occupies two walls, with there is plenty of room for a dining table.

A dog leg staircase picked out using ‘Railings’ by Farrow and Ballrises through the house. The first floor is home to three bedrooms, with the principal at the front. This has been papered using the delightful ‘Seraphic Star’ by Soane Britain; woodwork is painted the complementary ‘Stiffkey Blue’. A window seat under the stone mullion casement window takes advantage of the morning light, and a double cupboard provides plenty of storage.

Adjacent to the primary room is the second bedroom, currently used as an office. The third bedroom is at the rear and has easy access to the courtyard via its own private door. A newly renovated bathroom is tiled in zellige tiles from Mosaic Factory and has antique brass taps and a rain shower by Bespoke. The floor is laid with reclaimed antique tiles from Maitland and Poate.

The second floor has a large, evocative sitting room with direct access to the expansive roof terrace. It is centred around an original stone fireplace with a cursive cast-iron grate and has plenty of cleverly conceived bespoke joinery along one wall, with a bar, concealed mini fridge and plenty of space for an impressive vinyl collection and turntable.

A cobbled and flag-paved courtyard lies to the rear of the plan, flanked by yellow Cotswold stone walls, with a historic right of way for the neighbouring properties. It has a built-in timber seating area perfect for hosting. Entry points are found on the ground and first floors; there is also a side return door for convenient street access.

Above is a large roof terrace. Decked in hardwood and with iron railings, the terrace is a superb spot to take in sunsets.

Bradford-on-Avon is a charming Saxon town, with graceful architecture akin to its Georgian neighbour, Bath. The town centre has a thriving local community, and was described in The Guardian’s ‘Let’s Move To…’ column as “the loveliest town in the whole country”.

Highlights include The Bunch of Grapes, a well-renowned pub named as one of the best places in the country for Sunday roast in the Observer. Timbrell’s Yard, situated on the riverside, is popular among residents. The town has excellent daily amenities, with a good selection of supermarkets and independent grocers. For local produce, Hartley Farm is two miles away from home.

The town is also well positioned for access to the surrounding countryside; there is also a picturesque route along the canal towpath. The Peto Gardens at Iford Manor, the Tithe Barn and the Saxon Church are also local highlights.

There are some excellent schools locally, in both the state and independent sectors. Bath is eight miles away by car, while Bristol can be reached in around 30 minutes. Bradford-on-Avon station provides quick services to both cities, or to London Waterloo and London Paddington, via a change in Bath.

Council Tax Band: D