Turners Tower, Faulkland

Nestled in the countryside at Turners Tower, Faulkland, is this three bedroom natural stone cottage. Extended to the rear, the property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy traditional cottage living with breathtaking rural views to the rear.

On approach to the property and through a wonderfully kept front garden you are greeted by a cosy cottage feel. The front garden is a private area and ideal for relaxing in the sun.

Entering the property the ground floor accommodation comprises of entrance porch, lounge/diner with stairs rising and kitchen with rear door access. The porch provides a great space and if currently used as a small work from home space with desk in situ, however, makes the perfect area for coats and shoes storage. The lounge/diner is a great space and has ample space for furnishing and dining space to the rear of the room all completed with square parchet flooring. From the lounge/diner there is a door which leads to the stairs taking you to the first floor. A large multi fuel burning stove is located towards the front of the room and this stove is the main heating source of the property that feeds all radiators through the house. To the rear of the property and into the extension is the kitchen with an array of wall and base units with space for white good appliances.

Rising to the first floor you will find two bedrooms and the family bathroom. Bedroom one is located to the front of the property and is of a great size, bedroom three is a single room which is located to the middle and into the extension is the bathroom. The bathroom offers a great space with power shower over bath, hand basin, w/c and airing cupboard that houses the hot water cylinder.

Rising again from the landing is bedroom two which is located in the loft. With dormer to the rear there is ample space for all bedroom furnishing and has the added benefit of eaves storage and full size storage cupboard to rear. The views from the rear of the property are very special and especially from bedroom two.

To the rear there is an undercroft which is located under the kitchen and access from a small door at the rear of the property. This area is an ideal pantry space which it is currently used as. Over the shared access you will find two parking spaces side by side in front of a double length garage. The garage is of prefab construction, however offers a fantastic space including power, lighting, front up and over door and inspection pit.
The garden is beyond the garage and accessed by a shared pathway with the neighbour and located to the right of this pathway. A long garden, however narrow, please refer to the photography to get a clear understanding of the set up. The garden consists of coal storage and access to septic tank, summer house, patio area, greenhouses and large garden shed.

Turners Tower is a terrace of natural stone cottages believes to date back to the 1800s. These properties provide a fantastic look into the history of the area including the erection of Turners Tower. Turners Tower, a folly tower was built by John Turner in 1890. It stood for less than 80 years and was built for aesthetic or decorative purposes rather than for any practical use yet did have viewing platforms to enjoy the far reaching views across countryside.
The property is positioned on the edge of Faulkland and is a short car journey to Radstock with Frome not far either. Faulkland is a small village with some amenities including two pubs, hairdressers and lavender farm with cafe. Hemington Primary School, St. Marys CofE Primary School and Writhlington Secondary School and Sixth From are a short car journey away.

Please note: This property is heated through a multi fuel burning stove, however many residents have opted for oil or electric heating. The property is also not connected to mains drainage and is on a septic tank for waste, which is not unusual for the area.