Property description

The Malthouse includes a number of Grade 2 listed industrial buildings that have been renovated to an exceptional standard with a clever combination of period features and contemporary open planned living space. The house also offers a shop and a separate cottage which could suit anybody looking for an annexe or in fact a separate income. Approximately 4,000 sq ft in total. Sought after village of Beckington situated between Frome and the Georgian city of Bath.

DESCRIPTION The Malthouse is an exceptional conversion of three Grade II listed industrial buildings that have been sympathetically renovated and now combine an array of period features with contemporary, light and airy living space, forming an incredible family home with an annexe.

ACCOMMODATION The ground floor offers the choice of three reception rooms with oak floors creating a feeling of continuity between the distinctly different rooms. From the entrance hall wonderful reclaimed double doors lead into the music room with exposed beams and through to the study which overlooks the walled gardens to the rear with doors into the garden and to the utility space. The dining room is the former shop and enjoys high ceilings in addition to full length windows with shutters providing good privacy. A couple of steps lead up to a contemporary kitchen with stylish high gloss units under a substantial marble work surface. Plenty of space for a large dining table in the centre and full height bi-fold doors to the rear that spill out onto the garden, perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining. There is also a ground floor shower room.

On the first floor lies the most fantastic living room with an exposed \‘A\‘ frame, windows to the front and rear with shutters and a Contemporary woodburning stove taking centre stage. There are two double bedrooms with en-suite facilities and each with an array of interesting and charming features just off of the lounge. There are three further double bedrooms, one of which also has en-suite facilities.

To the rear of the main house is a completely self contained cottage that could suit a number of uses including an annexe, a studio/workshop, or in fact it could be let to provide an additional income. The accommodation includes a ground floor kitchen/breakfast room and bathroom and a first floor sitting room and bedroom. There is also an attached but self contained home office.

OUTSIDE To the rear of the house is a beautiful walled garden that is fully enclosed and enjoys good privacy. The rear garden links the house, the cottage and the home office..

LOCATION Beckington is situated to the south of Bath and north of Frome. The village has a thriving community with two public houses, a First school, church and local garage. Nearby are the market towns of Warminster, Westbury and Frome. Westbury and Frome offers a high speed mainline rail link to London Paddington (90 minutes), and Warminster offers rail links to Cardiff, Salisbury, Southampton and London Waterloo. The cities of Bath, Bristol, Wells and Salisbury are within easy reach and offer an extensive range of recreational, cultural and educational facilities. There are a wide range of country walks and cycle paths in the area, and sporting facilities nearby include golf at Warminster and Orchardleigh, racing at Bath, Salisbury and Wincanton and sailing at Shearwater Lake (Longleat).

Property Features :

• Grade II listed family home
• Three reception rooms
• Five bedrooms
• Three bathrooms
• Impressive kitchen/breakfast room