History

This Elegant House in Bath, in idyllic gardens on the banks of the River Avon, is a story enriched by every retelling. 

Once a Tudor manor belonging to the godson of Queen Elizabeth I, Sir John Harrington, the inventor of the first flushing toilet. 

The house was upgraded in 1712 by the then High Sheriff of Somerset, who commissioned this 'Elegant House of Bath Stone' to adequately reflect his status and over three centuries later, it still exudes a timeless grandeur designed to elevate. 

The original Tudor basement remains, with handsome masonry that even bears protective markings, to ward away evil, and graffiti by the wealthy Blanchard family dating back to 1636.

Original flagstones underfoot in the kitchen and pantry, a rare 16th century stove and a still-functioning Elizabethan well remain.

The grounds were enhanced with a glorious Victorian greenhouse, very much a status-symbol at the time. 

Queen Victoria's youngest daughter, Princess Beatrice occasionally stayed at the house and used to receive piano lessons when she did. 

And now, restored to the highest contemporary standard by an award-winning architect, you can enjoy this spectacular Queen Anne House for yourselves.