Spring Gardens, Frome, Somerset, BA11

Dating back to 1642, Whatcombe Farm is a fabulous family home, with spacious and versatile accommodation, that is well presented throughout.

To the left of the entrance hall, you have the dining room with large woodburner; both have original stone floors, and then the generous living room also with large woodburner. The kitchen/breakfast room features a central island with four electric sockets, Italian marble work tops, an induction hob, convection and steam ovens, two warming drawers, integrated larder, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher. Beyond this is the snug with remote controlled gas fire in cast iron and slate surround, and the utility room with fitted cupboards, quartz work tops and plumbing for an American style fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. There are also two cloakrooms on this floor.

The first floor comprises principal bedroom suite, with walk in dressing room, and bespoke sliding doors with locally designed stained glass through to the spacious en suite bathroom featuring porcelain floorboards from Mandarin Stone, a free-standing bath, a large walk-in shower, heated towel rail and French shutters and under floor heating.
Beyond this is a lovely east facing bedroom for early morning sun, a double bedroom with en suite shower room and door to separate staircase, a study (or could be a small bedroom) with fitted cupboards, a single bedroom and the family bathroom with a large walk-in shower, large bath, French shutters and a heated towel rail. There is also the family/music room with oak fitted bookcases and fitted cupboards.

On the second floor from the spacious landing, which is a great reading area, there are two further large double bedrooms, one with en suite shower room and one with en suite bathroom. These are serviced by a separate hot water system and heating. There is also plentiful eaves storage.

The property benefits from a four bedroom detached cottage, offering primarily lateral accommodation comprising entrance hall, newly fitted kitchen/dining room with a central island, range cooker and integrated appliances, living room with woodburner, principal bedroom, guest bedroom with en suite shower room, two further bedrooms (one of which is used as a study) and the family bathroom. There is also a single garage attached.

This is a versatile building which is currently used a nursery, and formerly as an office. The ground floor comprises entrance hall, large living room (which could be a studio or gym), double bedroom with en suite bathroom and double WC. On the first floor is the kitchen/dining room and a mezzanine study/office space overlooking main room. This building benefits from an air conditioning system for cooling and heating and a private garden.

The property is approached via a long sweeping private driveway, there is ample parking for a number of vehicles, in addition to the triple garage with two electrically operated doors and an EVCP.

There is a wooden building positioned in the walled garden at the front of the main house, comprising office/studio, kitchenette and shower room. This is serviced by electric heaters and a septic tank.

There are three large barns, one of which is used as a party barn with water and electricity, a performing stage and a bar made from an Oak tree from Stourhead.

There are two stables, a garden store and a wood store, both with lighting and power.

The mature formal gardens comprise lawns, a beautiful rose garden, entertaining terraces and a gazebo with circular patio, slate flooring and electricity. There is also a greenhouse with electricity, and a gardeners loo.

Beyond this there is an orchard, two areas of woodland – the south woods feature a bespoke tree house, and the north woods a cute hobbit house; and paddocks.

In all approximately 10.89 acres. EPC The House: D, EPC The Cottage: D, EPC The Annexe: D.

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Whatcombe Farm enjoys a private rural position on the outskirts of the popular historic market town of Frome. It is approximately a 15-minute tarmac level walk into the town centre along the river cycle path.

Frome is a bustling town filled with character, which is renowned for its atmospheric streets, quirky independent shops, cafés, galleries, and performing arts. Regularly featured in 'Best Place To…' lists, there is the monthly Independent Market, and The Frome Festival is also a draw with its packed programme of art, music, history and nature, alongside the family-run cinema, The Black Swan Arts Centre and the surprise performances of international stars at the Cheese & Grain.

Babington House, the private members' club, with its swimming pools, tennis courts, gym, bars and restaurant is only a short drive away; and the Hauser & Wirth Gallery in Bruton and The Newt are also both within easy reach. The beautiful city of Bath, is also not far away, offering a wealth of shops, bars, restaurants and activities.

There is an excellent selection of schools in the area, such as Avanti Park school, and an array of private schools further afield, including All Hallows, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield and those in Bath such as Prior Park College and King Edwards School.

The communication links are excellent and connects well to London, with Frome, Westbury and Warminster stations all providing regular rail services to London Paddington and London Waterloo. There is easy access to the M4 motorway at Junctions 17 and 18 for the Midlands, Southwest, London, Wales and the Southeast. Bristol Airport also offers domestic and international flights.

Frome 1.5 miles (London Paddington from 1hr 40 minutes), Bruton 12 miles, Bath 14 miles, Bristol 22 miles, Westbury station 7.7 miles (London Paddington from 1hr 24 minutes) (All distances and times are approximate).