House For Sale £1,500,000
School House is a former school house and hall that dates back to 1857, there is a recessed stone plaque with the inscription “For The Benefit of The Poor And In Memory of His father Edmund 8th Earl of Cork, Richard Boyl Rector of Marston Built This School”.
Completely refurbished including a new slate roof, underfloor heating, and wiring by the current owners in 2018. The property offers accommodation arranged over two floors, with stunning family entertaining space, and cosy bedrooms. There are a wealth of original period features throughout, to include stunning gothic arched stone mullioned windows, beautiful stained glass windows and Pugin tiles in the entrance hall.
The main living space has the “wow” factor – in part due to the vaulted ceiling and wooden panelling that separates it from the entrance hall, the drawing room features an open fire. From here is the fabulous Sims Hilditch/Neptune kitchen with central island and four oven AGA. There is a double bedroom with en suite shower room, a further double bedroom/play room or office, a shower room and the utility room.
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one with a gorgeous hand painted ceiling, a spacious bathroom and a hallway which provides a versatile space to be a dressing area, study area or nursery. On the second floor there is a good attic space, which is fully boarded, with a pull down ladder, lighting and power; this could be converted subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
The lodge provides fabulous guest accommodation that complements the house, but offers the versatility to be a home office, studio or it can be continued as the very successful short term let that it currently is; providing an annual income of approximately £30,000 per annum.
The lodge comprises an open plan kitchen/living/dining room, bijou double bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, with a double bedroom on the first floor. There is a small garden to the rear, and a parking space to the side.
The property is approached through large double wrought iron gates, onto a private driveway where there is parking for a number of vehicles.
The mature gardens comprise large formal level lawns looking across the unspoilt parkland views, a wild garden, and a small copse which provides a magical space for children to explore.
There are two outbuildings comprising a summerhouse and an old stable; in addition to a tennis court.
In all approximately 1.21 acres.
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Completely refurbished including a new slate roof, underfloor heating, and wiring by the current owners in 2018. The property offers accommodation arranged over two floors, with stunning family entertaining space, and cosy bedrooms. There are a wealth of original period features throughout, to include stunning gothic arched stone mullioned windows, beautiful stained glass windows and Pugin tiles in the entrance hall.
The main living space has the “wow” factor – in part due to the vaulted ceiling and wooden panelling that separates it from the entrance hall, the drawing room features an open fire. From here is the fabulous Sims Hilditch/Neptune kitchen with central island and four oven AGA. There is a double bedroom with en suite shower room, a further double bedroom/play room or office, a shower room and the utility room.
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, one with a gorgeous hand painted ceiling, a spacious bathroom and a hallway which provides a versatile space to be a dressing area, study area or nursery. On the second floor there is a good attic space, which is fully boarded, with a pull down ladder, lighting and power; this could be converted subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
The lodge provides fabulous guest accommodation that complements the house, but offers the versatility to be a home office, studio or it can be continued as the very successful short term let that it currently is; providing an annual income of approximately £30,000 per annum.
The lodge comprises an open plan kitchen/living/dining room, bijou double bedroom and bathroom on the ground floor, with a double bedroom on the first floor. There is a small garden to the rear, and a parking space to the side.
The property is approached through large double wrought iron gates, onto a private driveway where there is parking for a number of vehicles.
The mature gardens comprise large formal level lawns looking across the unspoilt parkland views, a wild garden, and a small copse which provides a magical space for children to explore.
There are two outbuildings comprising a summerhouse and an old stable; in addition to a tennis court.
In all approximately 1.21 acres.
What Three Words: advising.harmlessly.region
Marston Bigot is a small hamlet in the parish of Trudoxhill and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The property enjoys superb views across an historic Victorian estate yet is located just on the edge of Frome. This cool market town provides a fantastic mix of independent cafés, bars, restaurants, boutique shops, creative businesses and the renowned monthly artisan market The Frome Independent.
Babington House, the private members' club, with its swimming pools, tennis courts, gym, bars and restaurant is only a short drive away; and the Hauser & Wirth Gallery in Bruton and The Newt are also both within easy reach.
The property enjoys a quiet and secluded setting, yet connections in the area are excellent with the A37 and A303 (M3) not far away, providing access to the wider motorway network. Frome, Westbury and Warminster stations all provide regular rail services to London Paddington and London Waterloo. Bristol Airport provides a wide range of national and international flights.
There are a number of well regarded schools in the area to include All Hallows, Sexey's, Downside, Wells Cathedral, Millfield; in addition to an excellent selection in Bath.
Frome 3 miles, Babington House 8 miles, Bruton 9 miles, Bath 18 miles (All distances are approximate).
