Upper Lansdown Mews, Bath, Somerset, BA1
- Land size
- 0.35 acres
Key Features
- Rare historic walled garden site
- Direct gated access from Upper Lansdown Mews
- Substantial terraced gardens
- Part of the historic Beckford's Ride landscape
Description
Occupying a remarkable position on the northern slopes of Lansdown, Beckford's Ride presents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a substantial parcel of historic walled garden of approx. 0.35 acres within one of Bath's most celebrated heritage settings.
Accessed via a gated entrance from Upper Lansdown Mews, the site extends to the rear of the established residential enclave of Dixon Gardens and comprises a series of dramatic terraced gardens enclosed by impressive high stone retaining walls. These terraces form an important surviving fragment of the historic landscape known as Beckford's Ride, created as part of the celebrated designed landscape associated with William Beckford.
The land offers a unique combination of privacy, heritage significance and future potential, being discreetly positioned yet within easy reach of Bath city centre and the extensive countryside surrounding the city.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
The site forms part of the former nursery gardens associated with William Beckford's celebrated Lansdown estate and is recognised as an important surviving element of the historic landscape known as Beckford's Ride. The terraced gardens and retaining walls are Grade II Listed, with the design attributed to H. E. Goodridge.
Historically, the landscape formed part of the Picturesque route linking Beckford's residence at 20 Lansdown Crescent with the iconic Beckford's Tower on Lansdown Hill.
The wider heritage grouping includes Beckford's Gate, itself separately Grade II Listed, and the site derives considerable significance from its association with one of Bath's most influential and renowned historical figures.
Bath Preservation Trust has consistently highlighted the importance of the gardens as a relatively complete surviving example of an early nineteenth-century designed landscape, representing a significant element of Beckford's original vision for the route between house and tower.
The property is offered as historic garden land and purchasers should make their own enquiries regarding future uses and planning potential. Given the property's listed status and heritage significance, any proposals for redevelopment or alteration would be subject to the relevant consents and planning permissions.
LOCATION
Upper Lansdown Mews is regarded as one of Bath's most prestigious residential locations, positioned on the northern edge of the city and renowned for its elegant Georgian architecture, outstanding views and proximity to open countryside. Bath city centre provides a comprehensive range of cultural, recreational and retail amenities, together with mainline rail services offering direct connections to London Paddington and Bristol.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tenure: Freehold land of approx. 0.35 acres
Services: No services connected/established
Local Authority: Bath & North East Somerset Council (B&NES)
Planning: Grade II Listed. An overage/uplift clause is applicable to any residential development.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- TBC
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-05
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
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- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
10 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 33% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- St Stephens Church School403 metresNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 360
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Andrew's Church School650 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 231
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Saviours Infant Church School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 7
- Pupils
- 115
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- St Saviours Junior Church School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 150
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bathwick St Mary Church School0.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 220
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- St Mark's CofE School0.7 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 259
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hayesfield Girls School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,497
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Girls
- Beechen Cliff School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,232
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gender
- Boys
- Oldfield School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,287
- Type
- Academy converter
- Ralph Allen School2.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,398
- Type
- Academy converter
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Walking trail
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Getting Around
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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