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An authentic Georgian crescent in Bath, proud of its past, reborn and ready to inspire new dreams and desires. Place & possibility.

When one thinks of Bath, what usually comes to mind is a serene Georgian crescent; a gently curved façade of composed, very English grandeur. Classical proportions, golden Bath stone, iron railings, and an air of palatial elegance.

That place in your mind is Somerset Place.

Just a short walk from the heart of Bath, Somerset Place is one of the city’s quintet of classic Georgian crescents: a parade of majestic Grade I listed properties on its own quiet road, and part of the reason for Bath’s status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Somerset Place is different: behind its fully restored façade are new maisonettes and lateral apartments, and complete crescent houses. Revived, rejuvenated and rich with original features, each awaits a new owner and a bold new lease of life.

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Whichever property you decide upon represents a piece of history.

The first houses to be built were the central pair, which were crowned with a giant pediment. The crescent then grew out on both sides, with most of the buildings incorporating unusual staggered side walls to accommodate the curve of the crescent.

The Somerset Place façade was designed by John Eveleigh, one of Bath’s most distinguished Georgian architects. Eveleigh’s client, local entrepreneur and property developer, Thomas Paine, had his residents’ comfort in mind in capturing water from a nearby spring in a reservoir beneath the communal gardens, and even including a pair of icehouses to keep residents supplied with ice.

Built in phases between 1790 and 1820, Somerset Place is situated near the western end of the sinuous Lansdown Crescent, whose location offered unrivalled views of the city from the south-facing slope of Lansdown Hill. It was the fourth of Bath’s five great crescents to be completed.

Make your choice and delight in living in your own piece of history.

We present a Georgian façade faithfully and expertly restored, and within it, seventeen doors: nine opening to complete five-storey crescent houses; eight to houses containing a total of 20 contemporary maisonettes and lateral apartments. The choice is yours.

Open the door to a world of possibilities.

Whatever your style or interior inclination, at Somerset Place you can bring your vision to life.

The entire crescent is starting afresh. The apartment interiors are architect-designed and contemporary; the crescent houses are left in their pure, revitalised but unfurnished beauty – a set of blank canvases seeking inspiration.

Somerset Place, where the grandest dream can become a reality.

Choose a piece of history and start a story of your own.

Behind the elegant and inviting façade of one of Bath’s five landmark Georgian crescents, the apartments of Somerset Place offer a perfect combination of Regency sophistication and contemporary comforts.

The main reception rooms are characterised by their high ceilings and a sense of scale and grandeur. The drawing rooms of the lateral apartments flow directly through to kitchen-dining rooms.

Twenty apartments blend period-inspired features and beautifully proportioned living spaces with modern services and luxurious finishes, offering the best of both past and present.

Every apartment at Somerset Place has been individually designed, with a distinctive character all of its own. They are united by a shared emphasis upon luxury living and a thoughtful design approach that makes the most of the south facing views over Bath, as well as the sense of scale, proportion and light that you would expect from such a prestigious address.

Lateral apartments span the width of two townhouses, creating an enticing double aspect to the main living areas of the home where interconnected living and kitchen-dining rooms engage with views across the city.

A mezzanine level holding the bedrooms adds to the inviting sense of space, with rear aspect views over the crescent gardens. Lateral apartments and upper maisonettes are serviced by dedicated lifts and communal stairways, making them easily accessible.

Set within the calming setting of a no through road alongside Lansdown Crescent, the apartments overlook freshly restored communal gardens to the front, and an elegant series of terraced gardens to the rear of the crescent. With a World Heritage city spread out before you from this unique vantage point, few settings could be more inspiring and evocative.

Apartments

The main reception rooms of the Somerset Place apartments take their inspiration from the rich scale and proportion of the original Georgian townhouses.

Drawing rooms are south facing, looking out over the city of Bath, and benefit from a wealth of natural light pouring in through the sequence of large sash windows.

Ceilings are high and the sense of proportion is welcoming, while elegant skirting boards and cornicing add to the “period meets contemporary” feel of the main

living spaces. Statement marble fireplaces lend a focal point to the sitting room, while broad oak floorboards add warm textures and a timeless sense of sophistication.

Contemporary lighting systems allow you to adjust and shape the atmosphere of the room, complementing the menu of modern services throughout the home. The main living areas at Somerset Place are distinguished by a timeless quality as well as flexibility, allowing you to shape the space with ease to your own tastes and way of living.

Entertaining by design

The more contemporary character of the apartments at Somerset Place is best expressed through the intelligent design of its combined kitchen-dining rooms, which recognise the preference for more informal and adaptable spaces for cooking, eating and entertaining. These spaces, full of light and warmth, form a key part of the living experience at the crescent.

A beautifully detailed kitchen is fully equipped with appliances, while units and granite worktops offer plenty of storage and preparation space. Oak floors contrast with the lacquered finish of the units themselves and the kitchen island, all defined by clean lines and modern symmetry.

The scale of the room leaves ample space for dining and entertaining, from a casual counter top breakfast through to a party supper at your dining table. Garden maisonettes feature a direct link from the kitchen-dining room to a private terraced garden, across a glass and steel bridge.

The kitchens and dining spaces at Somerset Place are generously proportioned, beautifully detailed and enriched by natural sunlight streaming in from the large windows.

Open, airy kitchens with plenty of space for a dining area create a flexible space suited to both daily living and home entertaining. Elegantly detailed kitchen units and islands provide a practical and sophisticated workspace.

Relaxation in elegant surroundings

The feeling of sophisticated luxury continues through into the private sanctuaries of the apartments – the beautifully appointed bedrooms and bathrooms. These are tempting spaces designed with careful consideration to the positioning of the windows, the quality of light and the practical needs of residents.

Master bedrooms have a generous provision of wardrobes and storage and an easy flow through to the en-suite bathroom. Master bathrooms include feature baths, while most also include walk in showers. Finishes are crisp and elegant, while feature tiled walls add texture and interest. Plumbing and heating throughout is to the highest standard.

While the apartments are within a crescent community, the importance of privacy is preserved throughout the design approach, with careful consideration given to both to sight lines between neighbours and sound insulation. The design of the rear gardens also seeks to maximise privacy, while preserving the unique character of the crescent. The freshly restored communal garden to the front offers shared green space.

The master suites are alluring private retreats, full of warmth and character.

Master bedrooms offer ample integrated storage and easy connections to statement bathrooms. The master bedrooms of the garden maisonettes open to sunken terraces to the rear, which serve as outdoor rooms in the summer months.

The upper maisonettes benefit from inviting private roof terraces – ideal as an outdoor sitting room beneath luxurious views of open skies.

Retreatto an oasis of calm

At Somerset Place the only traffic coming and going is that of your neighbours.

It is safe, secure, quiet and situated on a no through road. Indeed, life here is worry-free; an onsite management team oversees the security of the whole estate and provides concierge services for residents. There is private parking for all owners and access to the crescent’s communal gardens across the road – the perfect spot for a picnic or play on a summer’s evening.

With the shops, restaurants and attractions of the city centre just a short walk away, you need wish for nothing more.

The finishing touches to a perfect picture.

At the core of the Somerset Place renovation are nine complete Grade I listed crescent houses, with accommodation ranging from 3,100 to 5,700 square feet. Each of these magnificent properties retains its original façade and many of its original interior features such as cornices, fireplaces and balconies. Each crescent house is accompanied by a beautiful private garden.

Owners are left with a canvas rich in period character, and the almost unique opportunity to fashion the finishes, furnishings and fittings of an entire Georgian townhouse from top to bottom, exactly according to their own tastes and desires. We have a dedicated design team who can help you achieve your vision.

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Savour the city with the longest memory.

Bath is the only English city to be inscribed as a World Heritage Site.

The full story of English city life is here, in Iron Age remains and the Roman Baths, the ancient almshouses of St John’s Hospital and the breathtaking Bath Abbey, and of course the remarkable Georgian terraces, squares and crescents.

The city is awash with the creamy gold of Bath stone, which was extracted nearby and became Bath’s signature at the height of the Georgian period.

The city is best known for its Roman Baths, for its streets of serene architecture and landmarks such as The Royal Crescent, The Circus and Pulteney Bridge. Step inside the museum at 1 Royal Crescent and you can immerse yourself in Regency opulence, in rooms fully restored and furnished to match their Georgian grandeur.

Everyone who comes to Bath is touched by its inspiring beauty.

On your doorstep, delight, pleasure and indulgence.

When it comes to shopping, Bath is a city of two halves.

The south is home to all your favourite high street stores, while the north buzzes with irresistible boutiques and independent shops, perfect for browsing. From Somerset Place, it’s all just a short walk away.

The Milsom Quarter boasts designers such as Nicole Farhi and MaxMara, as well as top fashion stores like Hobbs, Karen Millen and LK Bennett. SouthGate Bath is a newly opened shopping centre as only Bath could create, with wide open Georgian-style streets and more than 50 high street names.

For pure retail pleasure that’s off the beaten track, lose yourself in the independent and specialist shops along Walcot Street, with their eclectic mix from reclaimed antiques to books and bikes.

The Upper Town, around Bartlett Street and Saville Row, is peppered with boutiques selling stunning womenswear, jewellery and accessories.

As for refreshment on your travels, Bath is overflowing with cafés and tea rooms ready to dish up the necessary.

Catch up over coffee and a cake, share a classic English afternoon tea at the Royal Crescent Hotel or stop by at Sally Lunn’s Refreshment House and tuck in to one of their eponymous buns.

For lunch or dinner, the choice is as diverse and rewarding as any bon viveur could wish for.

Bath’s reputation for hospitality has brought some of the UK’s finest chefs to the city and its surrounds, so you can experience award-winning cooking, both classic and contemporary, at restaurants that include Bath Priory, Dower House and the Park Restaurant at Lucknam Park Hotel.

Bath centre has a lavish serving of outstanding places to eat lining its streets. Go modern British, or French, Greek or Italian. Branch out and enjoy the taste of the Far East, Africa or Mexico. When the sun’s out, nothing beats dining alfresco on a terrace or even afloat on a canal barge. And don’t forget the city’s healthy helping of pubs and bars selling great homemade food and more upmarket cuisine.

Fabulous finds, delicious discoveries and pure pleasure.

Bright sparks becomeincandescent.

Bath has a habit of raising brilliant minds.

Whether it’s primary, secondary or university level, Bath’s educational institutions will cover all of your needs.

This historic city has garnered a reputation as one of the UK’s leading seats of learning. There are many options at primary level. For secondary students, Kingswood School and the Royal High School are independent schools both a short walk from Somerset Place. A little further afield, across the river, are King Edward’s School, Monkton Combe School and Prior Park College.

Bath is also close to various notable British public schools such as Sherborne, Downside, Millfield and Wellington College.

The University of Bath is recognised internationally for its excellence in the sciences, technology and architecture and in 2011 was named The Sunday Times’ University of the Year. Bath Spa University has also made its mark in the academic world, offering degrees in subjects including the arts, design, education and English.

Let yourself go, here, there, everywhere.

As the Romans found, Bath is ideally placed. It’s easy to reach too, so you’re never too far from home.

Bath Spa Railway Station is in the heart of the city, and there are regular, direct trains to and from London. There are also regular trains to Bristol, Swindon and Cardiff, and a change at Bristol Temple Meads can connect you with services to Devon, Cornwall, Northern England or Scotland.

By car, London and Heathrow Airport are connected by the M4; Somerset Place is just 10 minutes from Junction 18. The M5 also passes nearby, which will take you south to Devon and Cornwall, or north towards the Midlands.

Bristol Airport, just 20 miles from Bath, serves more than 100 destinations worldwide.

To be in Bath is to bathe in culture. It’s all around, in the streets, buildings and places that have raised and inspired artists including Thomas Gainsborough and Jane Austen, and architects such as Robert Adam. There was a golden age for Bath, when it became the hub of English fashionable life, and it has never lost its reputation as a cultural and historic centre.

In its theatres, there are productions regularly featuring world-famous companies and directors, and an annual season by Sir Peter Hall. The Bath International Music Festival in May and June kicks off the summer with performances and workshops in every genre. The city’s literature and film festivals have also become major dates in the city’s diary.

As well as the Roman Baths, the city is home to the Victoria Art Gallery and the newly refurbished Holburne Museum of Art, the Fashion Museum, Bath Postal Museum, the Jane Austen Centre and the Herschel Museum of Astronomy.

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15 Thermae Bath Spa

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KITCHENS

• High specification contemporary kitchen wall and base cabinets by Modulnova.

• Solid surface composite stone worktop and glass splash back with under-mounted Zen double basin sink and single lever mixer tap.

• Integrated appliances to include (all Miele or similar):

– Fridge freezer – Multi function electric & steam oven and

separate built in microwave – Siemens 4 zone ceramic induction hob – Dishwasher – Extractor fan with integrated lighting – Washing machine and tumble dryer

(in utility room) – Warming drawer – Coffee machine – Wine fridge• Dedicated pantry cupboard with solid

timber shelves (to some units only).

BATHROOMS

• Ceramic basin(s) with high quality chrome tapwares from C P Hart.

• Ensuite basins from Wetstyle.• White, vitrified enamel wall mounted WC with

soft close seat and dual push button flush.• Bespoke wall mounted mirrored cabinet with

integrated lighting and de-mist facility.• Natural stone, ceramic or porcelain tiles to walls.• Large format natural stone, ceramic or

porcelain tiles to floors.• Freestanding baths from Wetstyle (to some

units only). High quality acrylic bath with tiled bath panel.

• Thermostatically controlled shower.• Flush shower tray with frameless glass enclosure.• Heated towel warmer.• Brassware from Hansgrohe.• Toilets from Duravit.• Heated towels from Bard & Brazier.• Ensuite bathroom furniture from Modulnova.• Ensuite mirror cabinet from Keuco.

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DOORS AND WINDOWS

• Painted panelled entrance door with cylinder night latch and spy hole.

• Painted flush internal doors with high quality handles.

• Glazed patio doors leading to external areas.• Refurbished or replaced timber sash windows.• Fully glazed roof lights to some third floor rooms.

This only applies to houses 10 & 11.

FLOORS

• High quality engineered timber / luxury carpet floor finish to all living spaces.

• Large format natural stone, ceramic or porcelain tiles to all bathrooms, en-suites and WCs.

JOINERY

• Skirting boards contemporary to the period of the Crescent – to principal living rooms.

• In-built wardrobes with high quality lacquer doors and internal shelves, rails and drawers.

AV, TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS

• Telephone and data points to all principal rooms.• Television points to reception rooms

and bedrooms.• Pre-wired for multi room audio allowing for

connection of speakers for future AV systems.• Intelligent lightning control and integrated

heating control – operated with an intuitive tablet device.

• Led decorative lightning and central pendants are used throughout.

• Access control is provided at the main entrance/front door. Colour video display entry panels.

• Satellite and TV/Radio systems, national terrestrial digital channels, FM Stereo Radio stations and Sky+.

• Fire detection comprising mains operated smoke detector/sounders and heat detectors within the kitchens.

• Intruder detection and alarm system

NB: Connection to the communications infrastructure to be arranged by the purchaser via a service provider in the normal manner.

SERVICES

• New services throughout, including: – Each apartment is provided with a high

efficiency gas fired condensing boiler. Space heating is provided through under floor heating and traditional column radiators.

– Hot water is provided with a small circulation loop.

– New electrical installation, finished with high quality metal switch plates and sockets

– High specification feature and general lighting to all areas

• New incoming electricity main, gas main and water supply.

• Majority of apartments will have a working gas fireplaces with refurbished or new surrounds and inserts to principal rooms.

SECURITY

• Mains operated, interlinked smoke detectors. • Video entry phone to all apartments and houses.• Onsite estate management team and concierge.• Entrance doors pre-wired for installation

of an intruder alarm.

EXTERNAL AREAS

• Steel bridges with glass balustrades provide access to garden.

• Rooftop pavilions with folding / sliding doors provide access to decked roof terraces.

• New rubble stone garden walls.• Stone steps rebuilt / refurbished to access

upper and lower levels of gardens.• Communal gardens to south of Crescent

relandscaped and new railings.• All paving repaired / renewed to front

and rear lightwells.

COMMUNAL FACILITIES

• Self-contained refuse and recycling building.• Private parking provision for each apartment

or house. • Separate, enclosed cycle storage facility.

COMMUNAL AREAS (TO APARTMENTS ONLY)

• Communal corridors and stairways completed to a high specification finish.

• New passenger lifts serve upper level apartments.

NOTE

Product selections are those proposed at this time, but may change due to availability, changes in the manufacturers circumstances or alternative products of a similar standard becoming available.

Variances will occur between apartment and house types, please refer to the sales team for individual specifications.

Outline Specifications

The entrire Georgian Crescent comprising Somerset Place has been acquired by the Strategic Iconic Assets Heritage Acquisition Fund (SIAHAF), a Bruneian private equity fund focused on the renewal and development of historic British properties. The principal partners of the fund are British entrepreneur Johnny Sandelson and Brunei-based sponsor Shuif Hussain.

SIAHAF completed the acquisition of Somerset Place in February 2012 and immediately put in place an extensive £60 million restoration programme overseen by a world-class team of local experts and international consultants.

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Redbook

SIAHAF

Future Heritage

Orms

Paul Davis & Partners

The team

The interiors of the Somerset Place apartments are being renovated by Paul Davis & Partners, a London-based practice known for its skilful integration of contemporary architecture within historic spaces.

The company has worked on a series of sensitive conversions and refurbishments at prestigious London addresses including Cadogan Gardens, King’s Road and Grosvenor Crescent. In 2012, it won The Architects’ Journal’s Best Practice of the Year Award and its Best Sustainable Practice of the Year Award.

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Orms is SIAHAF’s advisory architectural partner on the Somerset Place project.

Established nearly 30 years ago, Orms is one of Britain’s leading architectural practices, with a portfolio that spans 500 projects of all kinds and that has attracted more than 30 awards. Its residential restorations and conversions include Brody House and Alaska, two former Art Deco factories in London.

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Future Heritage is a property company based in Bath, specialising in delivering high-quality developments and conversions of historic properties.

RedBook is a service that helps clients find and select the ideal architect, interior designer or garden designer for their project from among the brightest talents in Britain.

Future Heritage has undertaken more than 30 projects in Bath, as well as major schemes in the principal historic towns and cities of Cheltenham, Salisbury, Bristol and Winchester. Amongst its completed projects in Bath are the Tramshed scheme, the Seven Dials complex adjoining the Theatre Royal and the Old Post Office in Northgate Street.

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Its panel of experts – which includes Sir Roy Strong – identifies exceptional practices that range widely from the up-and-coming to the established and from the contemporary in style to the traditional.

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CONTACT

For more information about this development, or to register your interest, please visit our website.

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For sales please contact our agent Savills.

Savills Bath: +44 (0) 1225 474 500 [email protected]

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills and their clients give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

3. These particulars were prepared from preliminary plans and specifications before the completion of the properties. These particulars, together with any images that they contain, are intended only as a guide. They may have been changed during construction and final finishes could vary. Prospective purchasers should not rely on this information but must obtain independent legal advice from a properly qualified solicitor regarding the plans and specifications for the property.

4. The reference to any mechanical or electrical equipment or other facilities at the property shall not constitute a representation (unless otherwise stated) as to its state or condition or that it is capable of fulfilling its intended function and prospective purchasers / tenants should satisfy themselves as to the fitness of such equipment for their requirements.

5. Apartment images. The images shown are computer generated and are for guidance only.

6. Crescent images. These show the shell and core interiors in their unmodornised condition.

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