Leigh Road, Chantry, BA11

A well-presented three-bedroom period house offering generously proportioned accommodation, extensive parking, a detached garage and a large rear garden. The property occupies a private position set back from the road and enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside, whilst being situated just a few miles from the market town of Frome.

The property is approached through wooden gates onto a resin-covered driveway, with parking for several vehicles. Established hedging provides a good degree of privacy, with planted borders adding to the attractive approach.

A useful enclosed porch, with space for coats and shoes, opens into a particularly spacious and bright entrance hall. The original-style leaded glazing to the front door and surrounding windows adds to the character of the property. From the hall, a door leads into the generous sitting room, which has a double-glazed square bay window overlooking the front, high ceilings, picture rails and a wood-burning stove, creating a comfortable and welcoming reception room.

To the rear of the house is the impressive kitchen/dining room, recently created by the current owners. The kitchen provides a good range of storage and preparation space, whilst the dining area has ample room for a large table and chairs. French doors, flanked by glazed panels, open directly onto the garden, allowing plenty of natural light into the room and providing an excellent connection with the outside. The kitchen continues through to a useful utility and boot room, which also has a separate side entrance. A WC beneath the stairs completes the ground floor.

On the first floor, the spacious landing leads to three well-proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom is particularly appealing, with a bay window to the front providing far-reaching views over the open countryside. The remaining bedrooms offer good flexibility for family accommodation, guests or home working, a large double with built in storage sitting at the rear and a good sized single at the front. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern four-piece suite, providing both a bath and separate shower.

The property has been redecorated throughout and benefits from new flooring, creating a fresh and well-maintained interior whilst retaining many of the features associated with its period. There is also potential to make further use of the loft space, either as an additional bedroom or home office, or alternatively there may be scope to extend the property to the side or rear, subject to the necessary planning consents.

OUTSIDE

Solid wooden gates open onto the substantial parking area, with ample space for at least five vehicles. A further gate leads down to a large detached garage, providing useful storage and further potential for a variety of uses.

The rear garden is a particularly good feature of the property. Predominantly level and laid to lawn with views out over countryside. A paved patio immediately behind the house provides an ideal area for outdoor dining and entertaining, whilst a shed and wood store provide useful additional storage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Oil central heating. Mains electricity and water. Private shared cesspit drainage.

LOCATION

The Mendip hamlet of Chantry is situated approximately five miles from Frome and within commuting distance of both Bath and Bristol. Chantry is surrounded by open countryside and there are many scenic and attractive places to walk nearby. Westbury’s mainline railway station is located approximately eight miles to the east and has a direct line to London Paddington. The market town of Frome is within five miles drive, and offers a wide range of facilities, including shops, supermarkets, cinema, sport centre and several theatres. Bath and Bristol are both within commuting distance. The private members’ club Babington House is less than a ten-minute drive.