Rudge Lane, Beckington, BA11

Priors Court Barn is an attractive stone built detached home enhanced by materials such as wooden beams, stone flagstones, oak flooring, cast iron radiators and expanses of glass to bring the outside in. There are far reaching views over to The White Horse at Westbury. At the heart of the house is an open plan living area with the reception hall opening into the country kitchen. A breakfast bar with a polished granite worksurface provides a division to the dining and living area. This features a tall A-frame ceiling and a wall of windows looking out to the garden, including bi-fold doors opening out to a dining terrace creating a super entertaining space. The separate drawing room is a stunning room, also with a vaulted ceiling plus a wall of glass on the gable. A contemporary freestanding wood burner and oak flooring add to the sleek look. The principal bedroom suite is located at the far end of the ground floor overlooking the garden. With three further first floor bedrooms, this super home is full of character and space. Priors Court Cottage is a wonderful addition to this family home. It is a stone built detached cottage situated at the entrance of the spacious driveway. The accommodation includes a central open plan kitchen and sitting room. There are two bedrooms, both with en-suite bathrooms. The enclosed walled courtyard to the front enjoys a west facing aspect. This is perfect for those with extended families, or to provide an extra income.

Outside

Located on a country lane, a five-bar gate leading to an expansive gravel drive enclosed by fencing and a beech hedge. There is plenty of parking as well as a wooden framed open garage with electrical points. The lawned garden wraps around three sides of the house and is enclosed by dry stone walling and fencing. There are terraces adjacent to the house perfect for alfresco dining. The garden is interspersed with trees and shrubs as well as flowerbeds and raised vegetable beds. In the grounds are a detached timber home office and wooden stable and sheds are located adjacent to the paddock. The whole is set within 1.7 acres and enjoys far reaching views.

Situation

Beckington is a vibrant and attractive Somerset village offering good communications and an array of amenities, including Beckington C of E First School, Springmead Prep School, a church, a doctor’s surgery, two country pubs, plus a super delicatessen/café. There is also a mini M&S food hall attached to the nearby petrol station just outside the village. The popular White Row Farm Shop is nearby. There are both tennis and cricket clubs. The village benefits from practical communications including a regular bus service into Bath and Frome, as well as school pickups. There is a nearby railway station in Frome, plus main line stations in Westbury (1hour 15 minutes to Paddington) and Bath. The surrounding countryside is wonderful for walks and the fashionable town of Frome is three miles away and is very popular for its variety of artisan boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. The Georgian city of Bath is ten miles away and has World Heritage status enjoying a variety of historic buildings, theatres, museums, and other cultural attractions.

Additional Information

Services: Mains connected electricity and water. Private drainage with septic tank, oil fired heating and hot water. The cottage has separate services including mains electricity and water, oil boiler for hot water and heating, private drainage with its own septic tank. The outbuildings have electric.

Local Authority: Somerset Council. Council Tax Band G.