Butts Hill, Frome, BA11

The property has a charming front garden, set back and raised from the road, with steps up, surrounded by established hedging, flower borders and a pathway to the front door.

A part-glazed entrance door opens into the entrance hall, where the period character of the property is immediately apparent. There are stripped timber floorboards, decorative plasterwork and a handsome staircase rising through the house, with useful storage beneath.

To the front is the sitting room, a comfortable reception room centred around an attractive open fireplace with cast iron grate, decorative timber surround and slate hearth. A sash window with wooden shutters brings plenty of natural light into the room.

The dining room, or secondary reception space, is positioned behind and has exposed timber flooring, together with useful storage cupboards and two south-west facing windows. This is a lovely room for family meals and entertaining, with a traditional feel which complements the age of the property.

At the heart of the ground floor is the generous kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen has a particularly attractive traditional feel, with solid oak-fronted cabinetry, natural timber work surfaces, a Belfast sink and a range-style cooker within a recess beneath a timber beam. Glazed display cupboards, terracotta tiling and shaker units add further charm, while the kitchen opens into a useful informal dining area with French doors leading out to the garden. There is also a useful utility room with space for appliances, together with a downstairs WC.

A study or playroom completes the ground floor accommodation and is a versatile space which could readily adapt to suit the needs of a family, home worker or those simply requiring an additional reception room.

On the first floor are two bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom is a particularly generous room, with a pair of windows to the front, wooden shutters, exposed timber flooring and a beautiful cast iron fireplace with slate hearth. The second bedroom is another comfortable double, with a rear-facing sash-style window and views across the garden.

The family bathroom has a wonderfully traditional feel, with wooden panelling, stripped timber flooring and a classic roll-top bath. A pedestal wash basin, separate shower and high-level WC complete the suite.

The staircase continues to the second floor, where there are two further bedrooms. Both offer good proportions and benefit from exposed timber flooring and useful eaves storage. The larger bedroom enjoys a dormer window to the front with far-reaching views across the rooftops towards Longleat and the surrounding countryside, and has an en-suite shower room with modern suite.

The rear garden is a real asset, extending a considerable distance behind the house and providing a series of distinct areas. A paved terrace immediately outside the property leads onto a larger patio, with the garden then continuing through lawn and established planting. Mature hedging and trees provide a good degree of privacy, while a garden shed offers useful storage.

At the far end of the garden is a gate leading through to an area of block-paving, providing valuable off-street parking away from the main house.

ADDITIOINAL INFORMATION

Gas fired central heating. Mains water, gas and electricity.

There is a right of way behind the driveway to allow vehicle access to the rest of the terrace.

LOCATION

The house is a short walk from the town centre and its many independent cafés and boutique shops, including Rye Bakery, Projects Frome, Moo and Two, Frome Hardware, Little Walcot and Frome Reclamation Yard. Frome’s popularity has surged in recent years; the town is routinely named one of the best places to live in the UK, thanks to its thriving cultural scene, historic architecture, and beautiful surrounding countryside. The Frome Independent, a monthly market showcasing local artisans and food producers, has helped put Frome on the map, attracting over 80,000 visitors annually.

Transport links are also very good. A mainline railway service runs direct services from Frome to London Paddington, with a journey time of around 86 minutes. Access to the national motorway network is via the A303 (M3) and Bristol Airport is less than 30 miles away.