Property description

An incredible period home featuring the very best of modern technology mixed with original charm. Beautifully presented throughout, this superb home stands in mature gardens and is well placed between Georgian Bath and the ever popular Frome in Somerset.

THE ACCOMMODATION The ground floor is extensive, starting with a reception room which has a large and beautiful stone fireplace. Adjoining this is the sitting room, also with a stone fireplace. Adjoining is the garden room, glazed to two sides with a view across the garden. The centre of the house provides a third reception room and a very useful study. The dining room adjoins the kitchen which has an wide range of floor and kitchen units, an Aga finished in cream and polished granite work surfaces. The luxurious walk-in fridge provides an outstanding kitchen storage facility. Finally on this floor there is a beautifully appointed shower room and a separate utility room.

The first floor provides four bedrooms and features original cruck beams. There is a second luxurious bathroom on this floor. Finally, on the top floor there is the attic room, providing a useful study or playroom. This room, like other parts of the house features some lovely original timber beams.


OUTSIDE The property is approached via a five bar gate with a long drive leading to the parking area. There is ample parking for many vehicles, and room for boat or caravan storage if required. The detached garage block provides one single and one double bay, on the first floor is the cinema room that could be used for other purposes if required. The gardens offer extensive lawns, mature natural screening and a variety of mature deciduous trees.

LOCATION The hamlet of Standerwick is situated around the A36 south of Bath, which is just 13 miles away. The village has a friendly pub and the excellent farmers' co-operative, Mole Valley Farmers, where you can purchase a huge selection of goods. Nearby is the award winning Whiterow Farm Shop, with a first class butchery, fishmonger, bakery and delicatessen. The thriving village of Beckington is close by and offers a lively Anglican church, two public houses, tennis, football, and cricket clubs, village hall, village school and the Springmead private day nursery and prep school. Recreational facilities locally are good with Babington House, golf, fishing, tennis, shooting and beautiful open countryside all on the doorstep.

EDUCATION There is a wide range of excellent schools in the area both state and private sectors including Downside, Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, Bruton School for Girls and Kings School at Bruton, Warminster School as well as Springmead and All Hallows prep schools. Additionally, Bath schools are accessible via bus from Beckington.

Property Features :

• Reception Room, Sitting Room
• Living Room, Study
• Garden Room, Dining Room
• Kitchen, Walk-in Fridge
• Utility Room, Downstairs Shower