A stunning four-bedroom Georgian terraced house overlooking the ‘Bombed Out Church’ has recently hit the market with a price tag of £600,000.
The Grade II-listed property, which forms part of Bold Place Terrace, has been refurbished to a very high standard by its current owner, boasting contemporary and period features throughout.
Steeped in history, the house was built in the early 19th Century and designed, it is believed, by John Foster, Jr. – the famous architect who, alongside his father, John Foster, Jr., devised the nearby St Luke’s (Bombed Out) Church.
The home has been carefully restored by Graham Coles, an IT architect by trade, with help from his father Martin Battle – a painter and decorator with more than 50 years experience in the industry.
Graham says: “I have gone through pretty much everything in the house and revamped it. A lot of it is down to careful decoration.
“It’s not just a case of getting out a paintbrush, it’s a case of stripping everything but of course preserving everything that is there. It doesn’t sound like much but it is a lot of effort!”
Standouts of the property include a shaker style kitchen in the basement which has been fitted with an extensive range of oak framed bespoke cabinetry – complimented by granite work surfaces and splashbacks.
A large central island housing an instant boil tap, flush electric/USB sockets, under-mounted sink and integrated dishwasher forms a focal point of the room.
Meanwhile, a six-burner Britannia cooker is sat into the chimney breast area with further units housing an integrated fridge, separate frost-free freezer and microwave.
The large utility area has matching granite worktops and additional storage units, together with plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer.
Elsewhere, the welcoming entrance hall features an attractive etched glass vestibule door, leading to a period staircase to the first floor.
From the entrance hall, there is access to a bright opulent morning room which boasts a rare antique Rosewood fire surround with a genuine Georgian fire grate. There is also a large attractive sash window offering uninterrupted views of St Luke’s.
As you may expect of a property which was originally home to a wealthy tobacco merchant, there is a quirky original feature of a servant’s entrance door leading to the stairwell and basement area.















