Property to rent in Bath

Bath is of course famous for its grand Georgian architecture and much of the property to rent in Bath was built in that era.

Georgian

Many Bath properties were originally built to house wealthy visitors to the city during its heyday as the premier resort in England. They accommodated the entire family together with their servants and incorporated large elegant rooms with high ceilings.

Apart from its architecture, what gives property in Bath its special appearance is its construction with the local limestone which has a warm honey colour and can be easily cut into square blocks or other shapes. This makes Bath stone an excellent building material, especially for the curved crescents and the Circus. Much of the property to rent in Bath consists of either whole Georgian houses or flats occupying one floor of a house which has been divided into several dwellings. Some retain many of the original features from when the house was built and yet have been modernised to provide the comforts of the 21st century.

Victorian expansion

Much of the less expensive property to rent in Bath was built in the Victorian era and consists of cosy terraced houses a short distance from the city centre. In the case of larger houses, some have been converted into flats; but most are still comfortable family houses. Typically, these houses or flats are located close to local shops and schools and are in an area that has a vibrant community feeling.

Contemporary architecture

Planning restrictions have inhibited large-scale construction of new houses. Even so, there are a few very fine examples of modern property to rent in Bath. Whatever your requirements - large, small, old, new - Reside can help you find exactly the right property to rent in Bath. We only deal with the best houses and flats to rent in Bath and around the city.