Rudge, Frome, BA11

Floral Cottage is a Grade II listed semi-detached gem, dating back to 1770, offering timeless character and quintessential English charm. The property is defined by its idyllic bath stone façade, draped in scented wisteria, and adorned with classic mullioned windows. Set back from the lane behind a picket fence, the approach is a picture of pastoral elegance: a front lawn, raised flower beds, and a winding path lined with colourful planting lead you to the welcoming front door.

Stepping inside, the cosy sitting room immediately captures the heart with its large inglenook fireplace, flagstone hearth, log burner, and original bread oven, a room both rich in character and bathed in natural light from dual-aspect windows. The space is completed by a built-in cabinet and exposed beams, creating an intimate yet versatile living area. From the sitting room, a gently curved staircase ascends to the upper floors, with sizable understairs cupboard, while a doorway leads to the kitchen/dining room. Here, a country-style in-frame kitchen with integrated appliances, and a striking royal blue induction Rangemaster sits beneath deep-set casement windows with oak ledges. Dual-aspect windows flood the room with light, while underfloor heating adds a touch of modern comfort. Adjacent are a utility/boot room and a convenient downstairs WC.

The first floor houses the master bedroom, a tranquil retreat with front and rear views, built-in cupboards, and exposed beams. The second bedroom is a generous double, also with dual-aspect lighting and useful understairs storage. Completing this floor is the family bathroom, featuring panelled walls, traditional-style white sanitaryware, a bath, and separate shower. A charming occasional single bedroom occupies the top floor, offering flexibility as a study, craft room, or nursery.

The grounds are the true showpiece, spanning approximately 0.4 acres. A winding driveway leads to a double carport with attached woodstore and overhead storage. To the rear, a workshop with greenhouse and mower shed, alongside a separate woodstore and further shed, complements the property’s functionality. The rear patio is perfect for summer dining and entertaining, while the majority of the garden is laid to lawn, interspersed with a raised vegetable bed and a rich assortment of established trees: apple, pear, plum, walnut, and quince, alongside prolific fruit bushes including raspberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, thornless blackberries, rhubarb, and strawberries, ideal for the keen jam maker.

With potential to extend the home, subject to planning consent, Floral Cottage offers an exceptional combination of historic charm, practicality, and a truly enchanting outdoor setting. Offered to the market chain free. 

Location:

In the heart of the Somerset countryside, Rudge is a charming and friendly hamlet, prized for its strong sense of community and tranquil setting. Life here is enhanced by the village’s popular pub, providing a warm and welcoming hub for locals and visitors alike. Just minutes from the villages of Rode and Beckington, and near Frome, which has developed a strong reputation for its independent spirit and creative community, offering an excellent range of amenities including boutique and independent shops, a leisure centre, numerous cafés, a wide choice of pubs and restaurants, as well as well-regarded junior, middle and senior schools. Cultural life is equally well catered for with several theatres and a cinema contributing to the town’s lively arts scene. The Georgian city of Bath and the commercial centre of Bristol are both within comfortable commuting distance. Rail services from Frome railway station connect at Westbury railway station for direct services to London Paddington. The surrounding area offers an exceptional range of leisure and countryside pursuits. Nearby attractions include the renowned members’ club Babington House, the celebrated country estate The Newt in Somerset, and Orchardleigh Golf Club. The wider countryside provides ample opportunities for walking, riding, fishing and shooting. For local produce and everyday essentials, the excellent agricultural cooperative Mole Valley Farmers is close at hand, alongside the award-winning White Row Farm Shop, known for its outstanding butchery, fishmonger, bakery and delicatessen. The magnificent Longleat House and Longleat Safari Park are also within easy reach, offering a wide range of attractions. A number of highly regarded independent schools can be found in the surrounding area, including those in Bath, Bruton, Castle Cary, Cranmore, Glastonbury, Street, Warminster and Wells. Whether enjoying scenic walks, community events, or exploring nearby cultural and historic highlights, Rudge combines countryside calm with exceptional accessibility.