House For Sale £950,000
Rivendell is a vibrant and characterful home which dates back to circa 1780, and occupies a fabulous position, with far-reaching views across its gardens and beyond.
On the ground floor is the atrium/entrance hall with an attractive tiled floor, two coat cupboards and French doors giving access to the York stone patio. There are three receptions rooms; the living room with Jetmaster and sliding doors to the terrace, the
dining room with built-in bookcases and Amtico flooring and the sitting room which has an open fire and a door leading to the front garden. This room could also be used as third bedroom.
The kitchen/breakfast room has a classic country style with bespoke Wych Elm fitted units, granite worktops, Chinese slate flooring and a six burner Britannia stove with double oven. There is a walk-through pantry taking you to the utility room. Also on this floor is a large bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and shower.
Stairs lead down to the pool complex with heated swimming pool, a useful kitchenette, wine store and plant room. Doors open out to the patio/garden area. There are louvres along the windows which provide warm air to prevent condensation forming, and there is a counter current in the swimming pool. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom.
The house is approached through wooden electric gates onto a driveway where there is plentiful parking for a number of cars, in addition to the triple garage which has a built-in generator.
The beautiful gardens are a superb feature of the house, comprising large lawns, mature trees, a large entertaining terrace and a pond. There is also a garden shed and a greenhouse.
In all approximately 1.27 acres.
Great Elm is a pretty Somerset hamlet to the south of Bath. The neighbouring village of Mells boasts an excellent general store with Post Office and award winning cafe, in addition to The Talbot Inn and an excellent nursery and primary school.
The market town of Frome is close by offering a fantastic selection of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. In addition it boasts the renowned artisan market The Frome Independent which is a monthly market. Babington House, a hotel and private members club is under 4 miles away, providing a countryside retreat for eating, drinking and relaxing. Bath is also 15 miles away approximately, providing first class shopping, restaurants, bars and cultural attractions.
Frome, Westbury, Warminster and Castle Cary stations provide rail services to London Waterloo and London Paddington, whilst the A303 (M3) provides good road access to London and the wider motorway network. In addition to the A36, M4 and M5 all being within an hour. Bristol Airport provides a wide range of national and international flights.
There are an excellent selection of schools in the area including All Hallows, Downside, Wells Cathedral, Millfield, in addition to those in Bruton, Bath and Bristol.
Mells 2 miles, Frome 2.5 miles, Babington House 4.5 miles, Bruton 13 miles, Bath 15 miles, Wells 16 miles (Distances and times approximate).
On the ground floor is the atrium/entrance hall with an attractive tiled floor, two coat cupboards and French doors giving access to the York stone patio. There are three receptions rooms; the living room with Jetmaster and sliding doors to the terrace, the
dining room with built-in bookcases and Amtico flooring and the sitting room which has an open fire and a door leading to the front garden. This room could also be used as third bedroom.
The kitchen/breakfast room has a classic country style with bespoke Wych Elm fitted units, granite worktops, Chinese slate flooring and a six burner Britannia stove with double oven. There is a walk-through pantry taking you to the utility room. Also on this floor is a large bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and shower.
Stairs lead down to the pool complex with heated swimming pool, a useful kitchenette, wine store and plant room. Doors open out to the patio/garden area. There are louvres along the windows which provide warm air to prevent condensation forming, and there is a counter current in the swimming pool. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a bathroom.
The house is approached through wooden electric gates onto a driveway where there is plentiful parking for a number of cars, in addition to the triple garage which has a built-in generator.
The beautiful gardens are a superb feature of the house, comprising large lawns, mature trees, a large entertaining terrace and a pond. There is also a garden shed and a greenhouse.
In all approximately 1.27 acres.
Great Elm is a pretty Somerset hamlet to the south of Bath. The neighbouring village of Mells boasts an excellent general store with Post Office and award winning cafe, in addition to The Talbot Inn and an excellent nursery and primary school.
The market town of Frome is close by offering a fantastic selection of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. In addition it boasts the renowned artisan market The Frome Independent which is a monthly market. Babington House, a hotel and private members club is under 4 miles away, providing a countryside retreat for eating, drinking and relaxing. Bath is also 15 miles away approximately, providing first class shopping, restaurants, bars and cultural attractions.
Frome, Westbury, Warminster and Castle Cary stations provide rail services to London Waterloo and London Paddington, whilst the A303 (M3) provides good road access to London and the wider motorway network. In addition to the A36, M4 and M5 all being within an hour. Bristol Airport provides a wide range of national and international flights.
There are an excellent selection of schools in the area including All Hallows, Downside, Wells Cathedral, Millfield, in addition to those in Bruton, Bath and Bristol.
Mells 2 miles, Frome 2.5 miles, Babington House 4.5 miles, Bruton 13 miles, Bath 15 miles, Wells 16 miles (Distances and times approximate).
