House For Sale £695,000
This formal family home offers plenty of living space, gardens, and a large annexe with great potential. Originally constructed in the 19th century as a sizable property on the outskirts of Frome, it was later divided into three separate homes around 100 years ago
Retaining the grand entrance of the original house, the hallway opens up via a lovely glass hall door and a central staircase. The welcoming sitting room, the first of two reception rooms, offers garden views and a Jetmaster open fireplace. A sunny conservatory has been recently restored atop the original sunroom with terracotta checkerboard floor tiles, a feature repeated throughout the house. The dining room is currently a snug/study with doors on to south facing decking. The kitchen diner is located at the rear of the house and boasts the repeated terracotta and limestone tiles. It comes complete with an electric AGA, a gas hob, and double ovens for the summer months. Also on the ground floor are two large pantry cupboards, a utility and shower room, and access to a generous cellar.
The first-floor landing is open and bright, with two large double bedrooms on the right-hand side offering perfect views of the garden below. The third double bedroom currently accommodates a king-size bed with exposed original floorboards. A fourth single room benefits from two arched windows. Finally, there's a luxurious large family bathroom with a free-standing roll-top bath, a shower, and airing cupboard.
There is a workshop space with the potential for an annexe. It is detached from the main house and comprises of the single garage with three rooms over two floors, benefiting from mains power, water, and a wood burner.
The garden wraps around the house from the south to the west, featuring large sweeping flower beds, a water-lily pond, tool sheds, and a summer house with power. There is parking for several cars on a gravel driveway accessed off Egford Lane. Egford Lane Park is located adjacent to the property, with a play park and open countryside beyond. Oakfield Middle School, Trinity First School, Critchill School and Avanti Park School are all in walking distance.
Frome is on the doorstep of many exciting venues; the exclusive Babington House is located 6 miles from Frome. Hauser and Wirth – garden and gallery and Roth Bar restaurant is 10 miles away, with Bruton high street to wander around too. Lastly the internationally known Newt is 13 miles away from Frome, which is an awarding winning hotel with gardens with restaurants. The city of Bath has a wealth of history to enjoy as well as many shops, restaurants, and bars. The smaller villages of Nunney and Mells are also worth visiting, enjoying the country pubs and walks they have to offer.
Mains Gas, water, electrics and drainage.
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