Property description
House-Hut estate agents present this property which has been in the same family for over 40 years and offers a unique opportunity to acquire a period stone built five bedroom home in Frome's conservation area with parking and a two storey outbuilding and large garage. Planning permission has been granted to convert the workshop and garage into a detached two bedroom annex. These additional buildings offers an opportunity for renovation and to create separate & additional living accommodation. At present the main property offers well presented accommodation consists of an entrance porch leading to a sitting room with a window to the front and open fireplace with slate surround. The kitchen/dining room has a range of wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over and in-set with a stainless steel sink unit and taps. There is space and supply for a gas cooker and space for a fridge and freezer. There are windows to both sides. In the dining area there is an open fireplace, window to the side and door leading to a staircase to the first floor. The utility room has a wall unit and wooden worktop with plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer under. The floor is tiled and there is a door leading to the outside. There is a cloakroom with a window, W.C. and wash hand basin. A second sitting room is found to the rear of the property with double glazed sliding door to the patio garden, two windows to the side and stairs to an open plan first floor family room with a beam, a feature fireplace and dual aspect windows. On the first floor the landing has stairs to the second floor, a window to the side and a hatch to the loft. There is an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. On this floor there are three bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and one with built in wardrobe and the family bathroom. This room has a corner bath, wash hand basin and W.C. There is a wall mounted heated towel rail. On the top floor there are two more double bedrooms both with sash windows to the front elevation and one with a built in cupboard. The property benefits from gas central heating, some PVCu double glazing, original sash windows and latched and braced doors. Externally the property is accessed through a stone archway with wrought iron double gates that lead to the driveway and additional parking to the rear. At the rear of the property is also a pretty walled patio garden and access to the large workshop/office. This building is arranged over two floors and benefits from power and light. This could suit a variety of different uses or a business could be run from this unit. Next door is the large garage with wooden double doors (this currently has no roof) and small courtyard area with raised flower beds and access to the outside WC. The property is being sold with the added benefit of no onward chain.
Area
Frome is an attractive market town and recently voted one of the top six places to live in England by The Times newspaper It has a thriving town centre with many amenities, including a wide range of local and individual shops, a twice weekly market, banks, post office, two theatres, a number of music venues, a cinema, pubs and restaurants, a new local hospital, supermarkets, and a railway station with direct mainline services to London. There is a Leisure Centre with swimming pool and the usual facilities. There are a number of good private schools nearby including All Hallows Prep School and Downside. Millfield, Wells Cathedral and Kings Bruton Schools are all within 30 minutes drive. Bath also has a good selection of private schools including King Edwards School. There are also many good state schools in Frome. Babington House the private members club is approximately 2 miles distant. Frome is located on the borders of Somerset and Wiltshire the surrounding countryside offers lots of lovely walks and opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, horse riding and fishing. The town has two golf courses and a football club. Nearby is the well renowned Longleat Estate, a number of national trust properties including Stourhead. The stunning Georgian city of Bath lies approximately 15 miles distant, which is home to elegant buildings, amazing museums and ancient hot springs, offering a wealth of cultural experiences to enjoy. There are good road links to London and the South West via the A303, M4 and M5 all of which are in reasonable reach. Mainline rail connections to London are also provided from Bath and nearby Westbury and Bristol International airport is also just a 45 minute drive away.AGENTS NOTE: Planning permission exists to convert the workshop into a two storey property (FB10/0207 31/3/2010) This cannot be sold separately to the main property. The double garage does not have a roof at present.
Entrance Hall
Sitting Room One - 13' 1'' x 12' 7'' (4.00m x 3.84m) max
Kitchen/Dining Room - 17' 8'' x 12' 4'' (5.38m x 3.77m) max
Utility Room - 11' 11'' x 6' 6'' (3.63m x 1.98m)
Cloakroom
Sitting Room Two - 12' 2'' x 10' 1'' (3.70m x 3.08m)
Family Room First Floor - 18' 1'' x 12' 8'' (5.50m x 3.87m)
First Floor Landing
Bedroom One - 12' 12'' x 12' 2'' (3.95m x 3.70m)
Bedroom Two - 10' 8'' x 10' 7'' (3.25m x 3.22m) max
Bedroom Three - 11' 2'' x 6' 11'' (3.41m x 2.11m) max
En Suite Shower Room
Family Bathroom
Second Floor Landing
Bedroom Four - 12' 11'' x 10' 11'' (3.93m x 3.32m)
Bedroom Five - 11' 7'' x 10' 3'' (3.54m x 3.13m) max
Workshop Ground Floor - 20' 2'' x 18' 7'' (6.15m x 5.67m)
Workshop First Floor - 20' 7'' x 19' 2'' (6.28m x 5.84m)
Large Garage - 19' 5'' x 12' 3'' (5.91m x 3.74m)
Property Features :
- Period Five Bedroom Home With Outbuildings
- Three Reception Rooms
- Well Presented Accommodation
- Located In Conservation Area
- Parking And Large Garage
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