Warminster Road, Beckington, Frome, BA11 6SP

Tucked away on a pedestrian lane in Beckington is this visually stunning historic detached grade II listed Georgian house of note with two/three bedrooms and an orangery. 

Rylands Cottage was built as a ‘tester’ house by one of the Georgian developers, it is a smaller version of a larger house in Bath, to literally test the design. This property has a strong focus on balance and proportion with an emphasis on harmony and symmetry, resulting in a calm environment of Georgian splendour on a smaller scale.

Gated Steps through the original Georgian arched gate, approach the beautiful double fronted dressed stone façade. The front entrance has a classic panelled door with a pediment above which opens into a lobby to the left of which is the living room. This features an ornate Georgian fireplace within a stone surround and dual aspect windows. There is a useful alcove that could be used as a cosy reading nook or accommodate a desk. 

To the other side of the lobby is the dining hall which features one of the four symmetrical windows within the main house and original elm wooden floorboards. From this room there are stairs to both the first floor and stone steps leading to the basement. Beyond is the brand-new kitchen with, oak worktop, electric oven, gas hob and an extractor hood. The Elm wooden floorboards continue into a Utility room with W/C and plumbing for a washing machine leads off the kitchen. 

Beyond is the Glazed orangery which is a light filled charming place to entertain around a large dining table. Windows overlook the garden and double French doors open out to the terrace. Antique Terracotta tiles, a recessed arch alcove, a porthole window and hand carved stonework bring a real sense of grandeur to this wonderful light space.

From the central dining hall stairs take you to a galleried landing and two double bedrooms, all of which are flooded with light. There is a newly fitted bathroom with a separate shower and a large airing cupboard. 

The useful basement room is accessed down stone steps from the dining hall, this flexible room has a character filled sleeping nook and original linen press cupboards. This room could be a TV lounge, 3rd bedroom, home office, guest room or children’s playroom. It also has a useful and separate entrance from the lane.

Outside the garden is to the front of the house and planted with a variety of mature trees. There is a stone pathway leading to a lawn, a sunny terrace and a brick and tiled shed. 

Beckington is a vibrant Somerset village with an array of amenities including Beckington C of E First School, Springmead Prep School, a church, a doctor’s surgery, a cricket and tennis club, two public houses plus a delicatessen/café and an M&S convenience store within the petrol station and a farm shop close by. The city of Bath is ten miles away and the town of Frome under two miles with many amenities, including good schools, two theatres, a cinema and a station with rail links to Bath, Bristol and London Paddington.

Council Tax TBC  EPC N/A

Mains drainage, water, gas and electric.

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