For Sale1 Bedroom Flat in Grand Parade, Bath, BA2£279,995

A delightfully proportioned third floor one bedroom apartment situated within one of Bath's most famous buildings; The Empire. Offering superb views over the city and in beautiful condition, this is a wonderful city centre home. An exclusive property for the over 50s, The Empire was built in 1901 as Bath's foremost luxury hotel in the heart of this famous UNESCO World Heritage city. Today it has been converted back to its former splendour and is a well-managed apartment building with opportunities to socialise with other residents and to use the exceptional communal spaces: the grand dining and living rooms, billiard room and the award winning garden. The building is served by two lifts as well as the grand staircase. Number 20 is an attractive and well-appointed one bedroom apartment with fabulous views over Georgian Bath from its third floor location. The property has been beautifully maintained and has retained a wealth of period features including stone mullion windows, panelled doors and corniced ceilings. The well-proportioned sitting room has a central fireplace with an electric fire and has ample space for a dining table. The kitchen leads off the sitting room and has a range of fitted units along with a number of integrated appliances. The bedroom has a pretty outlook to Pulteney Weir and beyond. Completing the accommodation is the bathroom, which has been finished to a good standard. Outside Situated in an enviable position opposite the Abbey, Parade Gardens and Bath's historic quarter with easy pedestrian access to the main shopping area. The city of Bath is a cosmopolitan spa town designated as one of only four World Heritage Sites in Europe and boasting some of the finest shopping and restaurants outside London. Additional Information Term of Lease: 125 years from 01.01.1995. Service Charge £12,306 p.a. Ground Rent £838 p.a. Services: All mains connected. Council Tax Band F. AGENTS NOTE: There is a quarterly charge for the vaults maintenance of £1,055. Grade II Listed Superb Views Third Floor Landmark Building Lifts Exclusive Property for over 50s Additional information - Grade II Listed - Superb Views - Third Floor - Landmark Building - Lifts - Exclusive Property for over 50s Key information Council Tax Band: 5 Tenure: Leasehold Leasehold Information: - Number of years left on lease: 96 years - Annual service charge: £12,306 - Annual ground rent: £838 - Annual ground rent review period: Contact branch - Ground rent increase: Contact branch