Bath Road, Frome

About the Property
Located in an elevated position in the heart of Beckington, this three bedroom fully renovated stone cottage offers the perfect blend of traditional charm and modern convenience, providing a truly idyllic house in the heart of the village.
About the Inside
As you approach the property, you're greeted by a typical English garden with path leading to the attractive front door. The exterior of the cottage has lovely honey toned stone which adds to the charm.
Stepping inside, you're immediately struck by the seamless blend of modern amenities and traditional craftsmanship to a high standard. The interior features include wooden flooring throughout, exposed wooden beams, mullion windows and original stone fireplaces, now fitted with a wood-burning stoves.
The cozy sitting room is situated at the front of the house with views of the front garden.
The hall leads to the dining room and kitchen. The dining room is a well-proportioned room with plenty of space for a large table.
The bespoke stylish fitted kitchen is a wonderful light room with vaulted ceilings and bifold doors leading to the fully enclosed garden. The units are traditional but modern in style with a Belfast sink and wooden worktops. All complemented with modern appliances. The utility room is accessed from the front garden.
Upstairs, the three double bedrooms offer comfortable living, each with its own unique character. All the bedrooms offer views of the village and surrounding countryside.
Completing the first floor is a newly fitted shower room.
About the Outside
Outside, a private rear garden provides a tranquil space for dining and entertaining, enclosed with stone walls and fencing offering privacy and seclusion. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and a terraced area for BBQs and enjoys a mature wisteria climbing the south facing wall. The front garden is also mainly laid to lawn with spring planting. This is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the views over the village. The property has two parking spaces which are at the bottom of the front garden.
About the Area
Beckington is a thriving village with a friendly community with perfect access to the Heritage City of Bath, as well as Frome and Bruton, Somerset towns that regularly feature in The Times Best Places to Live. All offer a wealth of restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as galleries, theatre, museums, cinemas and cultural events. Babington House, the well-known Soho House private members’ country club, is a short drive away.
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty there are plenty of views to enjoy and walks to explore. Orchardleigh Golf course is nearby, as are a number of outdoor pursuit centres. Stourhead Gardens, The Newt in Somerset, Hauser & Wirth and Longleat are all a pleasant trip through the lanes.
Well positioned for both state and independent schooling, there are a wealth of options. Beckington Primary is popular, while Springmead in Beckington offers a private junior school alternatively there are other schools to consider nearby.
Beckington is ideally placed for easy access to London via the A303 (M3) or from a mainline train station in Bath or Westbury, with the high-speed link taking less than an hour and a half into Paddington. The A36 provides easy access to the motorway network including the M4 and M5. There are regular bus services from the village to surrounding towns, and Bristol Airport is under an hour’s drive.
Frome: 3 miles | Bath: 12 miles | Bristol: 22 miles | London: 117 miles
Exeter: 90 miles | Bristol Airport: 29 miles
Train stations: Bath (12 miles) | Westbury (6.8 miles) | Frome (2.8 miles) | Freshford (6.3 miles)
Useful Information
Postcode - BA11 6SZ
Grade 2 Listed Property
Local Authority - Somerset Council
Services – Gas central heating and mains drains
Council Tax - E
Energy Performance Certificate Rating - EPC Exempt
Tenure – Freehold
Directions - At the roundabout in the centre of the village there is a small track signposted The studio. Mount Pleasant can be found along there on the righthand side. parking for the property is opposite the path which leads to the front door.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens