# 3 bedroom detached house for sale (BA1 5TW) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 16 VAN DIEMEN'S LANE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET BA1 5TW | | Price | £895,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Last sold | £870,000 Nov 2017 | ## Description A very well positioned detached family home in this highly desirable location with lovely views and beautiful gardens **Location** Van Diemens Lane is situated on the upper slopes of Lansdown, a sought after residential area within the city of Bath, ideally positioned for easy access to nearby schools including The Royal High School, Kingswood School and St Stephen's Primary School. Bath is a World Heritage Site famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman heritage and provides an extensive range of business, entertainment and cultural facilities along with two universities. There are well regarded schools in both the state and independent sectors and a mainline rail link to London Paddington (journey time approx 90 mins) and Bristol Temple Meads (journey time approx 15 mins). Junction 18 of the M4 motorway is about 8.5 miles to the north and Bristol International airport is some 21 miles to the west. **Description** 16 Van Diemens Lane is a spacious, detached family home. The accommodation is versatile and is arranged over two floors. There are excellent views from a number of the rooms. The property is entered into an excellent size hallway with a useful cloakroom. The sitting room runs the full depth of the property and benefits from a dual aspect. There is a fireplace as well as access through French doors at the rear. There is an excellent size dining room, again with a dual aspect outlook which leads through to the kitchen. The kitchen, which has plenty of space for dining, comprises a range of base and wall units and space for appliances. From here there is access to the rear conservatory, which in turn leads to the garden. On the first floor there are three excellent size double bedrooms, as well as a study or dressing room. In addition there is a family bathroom. **Outside** The gardens of 16 Van Diemens Lane are of particular note and are located at both the front and rear of the property. There is a driveway providing parking and leading to the garage with store room. The established gardens comprise lawned areas, attractive flower beds, a pergola and a variety of shrubs and trees. Square Footage: 1,814 sq ft **Directions** From Bath city centre, proceed up Lansdown Road, taking the left hand fork at St Stephen's Church. Continue up the hill and shortly after passing the entrance for the Royal High School on the right, take the second right turn into Van Diemens Lane. Number 16 is near the end of the road on the left hand side. ## Property Photos - ![16 Van Diemens Lane](/listings/photos/66357401/1651643) - 16 Van Diemens Lane - ![Lovely Views](/listings/photos/66357401/1651645) - Lovely Views - ![Sitting Room](/listings/photos/66357401/1651652) - Sitting Room - ![Kitchen/Dining Room](/listings/photos/66357401/1651661) - Kitchen/Dining Room - ![Bedroom](/listings/photos/66357401/1651669) - Bedroom - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/66357401/1651677) - Bathroom - ![Beautiful Gardens](/listings/photos/66357401/1651682) - Beautiful Gardens - ![Rear Of The House](/listings/photos/66357401/1651688) - Rear Of The House ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/66357401/1651690) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/66357401/1651691) - EPC Rating Graph ## FENSA Certificates This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #8979799 - **Address:** 16 Van Diemens Lane, Lansdown, BA1 5TW - **Certificate Issued:** 23/07/2012 - **Work Completed:** 14/01/2012 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ### FENSA Certificate #15252706 - **Address:** 16 Van Diemens Lane, BATH, BA1 5TW - **Certificate Issued:** 19/06/2022 - **Work Completed:** 14/06/2022 - **Items:** 19 window(s), 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #15722546 - **Address:** 16 Van Diemens Lane, BATH, BA1 5TW - **Certificate Issued:** 16/04/2023 - **Work Completed:** 03/04/2023 - **Items:** 1 door(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 VAN DIEMEN'S LANE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TW | £870,000 | 01/11/2017 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | WYVERN HOUSE LANSDOWN ROAD, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TD | £1,950,000 | 18/12/2025 | Detached | | TASMAN HOUSE, 32 VAN DIEMEN'S LANE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TW | £1,550,000 | 14/02/2025 | Detached | | FAIRFIELD LODGE VAN DIEMEN'S LANE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TW | £1,450,000 | 04/10/2024 | Detached | | 5 VAN DIEMEN'S LANE, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TW | £1,750,000 | 03/07/2023 | Detached | | HENSLEY HOUSE LANSDOWN ROAD, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TD | £2,000,000 | 26/05/2023 | Detached | | 5 HAMILTON ROAD, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5SB | £1,725,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | TOURNESOL CHARLCOMBE LANE, LANSDOWN, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TP | £1,400,000 | 23/09/2022 | Detached | | CHALFONT CHARLCOMBE LANE, LANSDOWN, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TP | £1,250,000 | 15/08/2022 | Detached | | EASTCOURT CHARLCOMBE LANE, LANSDOWN, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 5TP | £2,750,000 | 09/07/2022 | Detached | | COMBE HOUSE CHARLCOMBE WAY, BATH, BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET, BA1 6JZ | £850,000 | 21/01/2022 | Detached | **Area average:** £1,667,500 (10 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £1,125,445 (23 Detached, BA1, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -20.5% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Bath and North East Somerset). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,694/mo - **Realistic:** £1,882/mo - **Optimistic:** £2,070/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bath (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,197/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.21% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £235,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £188,200 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -6.8% - **10y growth:** 18.1% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Bath and North East Somerset; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -1% - **5y growth (index):** 14.3% - **10y growth (index):** 34.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)