Weymouth Road, Frome, BA11

*An exceptional 1850's six bedroom, four storey town house with three principal receptions to the ground floor including a garden room*Six bedrooms, a bathroom, shower room and study to the first and second floors*Superb basement incorporating a study/reception four, hobbies room, laundry room and the original larder*Attractive gardens, off road parking and a single garage.

Situation: The property lies within Weymouth Road which is close to the Victoria Park at the top and the Badcox area towards the bottom with its independent bistros, cafes and shops leading into the famed St Catherine’s area of the town which collectively has a comprehensive range of shops, boutiques, cafes and bistros. The Georgian city of Bath lies approximately 13 miles.
Description: This elegant mid Victorian town house was formally built for the mistress of a well known local landowner and retains many original features including the original servants bells to the drawing room either side of the elegant fireplace, and to the lower ground floor the original well which has been covered with a large plate glass panel with lights creating an interesting feature. The property offers extremely versatile accommodation arranged over four floors including a full sized superb basement which was formally the servants quarters and incorporates a beautiful study (formally the original kitchen), large pantry and two additional rooms (laundry and hobbies room) creating scope for those wishing to work from home. There is even a separate rear access from this level. To the ground floor there are three main receptions in addition to a generous size kitchen/breakfast room. To the upper floors there are five bedrooms, family bathroom, a sixth bedroom/study and a shower room, creating an excellent period family home with landscaped gardens, parking and garage.
Accommodation: All dimensions approximate.
Entrance Hall: With an original front door, stained glass panel above, double radiator, staircase rising to the first floor with cast iron spindles and a pine hand rail, door and staircase descending to the ground floor, picture rail and door to:
Drawing Room: 17'7"x13'10" With a double glazed bay window to the front, stripped wood floor, two double radiators, picture rail and an open fireplace with cast iron grate and polished slate surround with original servants bells. Fitted cupboards and shelves to either side, part glazed door to the garden room.
Kitchen: 15' average x 13'10" With a comprehensive range of light wood fitted units with polished granite work surfaces comprising a central island with a one and a half bowl single drainer sink, mono bloc mixer tap, raised breakfast bar, range of wall and cupboard units incorporating an electric oven and a gas two ring hob in addition to a gas fired Aga. Range of eye level cupboard units, oak floor, double, stained glass doors through to the dining room and part stained glass door to the lobby area, double glazed window to the rear and further door to:
Cloakroom: With a white suite comprising a low level WC, obscure double glazed window to the rear.
Dining Room: 13'7"x8'8" Enjoying dual aspect with windows to the rear and side with part glazed French doors onto the garden. Double radiator and part glazed door to:
Garden Room: 15'7' x 9'10' With a slate floor, contemporary vertical radiator and part glazed French doors and windows to the side leading onto the garden.
Basement:
Hall Area: With a former larder providing excellent storage, the long hallway leads to the back of the house where there is a part glazed door and steps ascending into the garden, understairs storage cupboard and a glazed panel which sits on top of the original well. Doors to:
Study/Reception 4: 16'5"x13' With multi pane windows to the front, original fireplace with stone surround and a double radiator.
Hobbies Room: 13'1"x8'1"
Laundry Room: 13'3"x6'5" With a double radiator, tiled floor and base units with a double porcelain sink and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier and cupboard housing a gas fired Worcester Bosch boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating to radiators.
First Floor:
Spacious Landing: With a double glazed window to the front and staircase rising to the second floor, single radiator and door to:
Principal Bedroom: 14'x13'10" Enjoying dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and side elevations, built-in wardrobes to either side of the fireplace with a cast iron grate and slate surround.
Inner Lobby (off the landing): With a walk-in airing cupboard with a pressurised hot water cylinder, door to:
Bedroom 2: 16'2"x 8'8" maximum With a single radiator and double glazed window to the side.
Bathroom: With a white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower attachment , low level WC, double radiator and an obscure double glazed window to the rear.
Second Floor:
Landing: With a double radiator, double glazed window providing natural light and doors to:
Bedroom 3: 15'x14' With a double glazed window to the front, original fireplace with cast iron grate and stone surround. Double radiator.
Bedroom 4: 14'1"x7'9" maximum. With an original fireplace with a cast iron grate and decorative wood surround, double radiator and double glazed window to the side.
Bedroom 5: 14'x7'9" With a single radiator and double glazed window to the rear.
Bedroom 6/Study: 7'5"x5'6" With a single radiator and double radiator to the front.
Shower Room: With a tiled shower enclosure, thermostatic shower, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, single radiator and a double glazed window to the rear.
Outside: To the front of the property behind stone and wrought iron railings is a low maintenance garden which is mainly gravel with a paved pathway and flowerbeds, and a beautiful wisteria climbing around the front door. To the right hand side of the property is a generous sized garden which measures approximately 70' in depth by 45' in width in addition to a rear garden which is 20' in depth by 30' in width. The side garden comprises a paved pathway, extensive area of lawn with various established shrubs and trees such as a flowering cherry and old magnolia. To the top left hand corner is a pond, seating area, vegetable beds and flower beds and to the rear of the property is a large paved area. The garden is enclosed by old stone walling and to the side is a single garage with parking to the front and a side pedestrian gate, The main garden enjoys a southerly aspect and enjoys a good degree of privacy.
Garage: There is a single garage with parking space to the front at the side of the house.