Gare Hill, Frome, Somerset, BA11 5EY | Property for sale | Savills
3,290 sq ft(305.65 sq m)
Offers in the region of £1,350,000(₹ 14,68,25,768)

Gare HillFrome, Somerset, BA11 5EY


    Key features

    • 4 bedrooms
    • One Bedroom annexe
    • 4 bath/shower rooms
    • Double Garage, workshop, store
    • Solar panels with feed-in tariff
    • Garden & paddock, 5.4 acres

    An attractive period home with a contemporary annexe wing situated in idyllic countryside with open views and large paddock.

    About this property

    • Approached off a no-through country lane and a long driveway stands this impressive period home, which has had the benefit of a contemporary annexe addition which can be enjoyed as part of the home or as a self contained space.

      Situated in Gare Hill with open country views over the surrounding countryside and woodland this impressive home enjoys a large level garden as well as a 4.5 acre paddock.

      Inside the home is a welcoming entrance hall with cloak/shower room leading off. There is access to the sitting room with a feature fireplace and inset wood burner as well as French doors leading out to the gardens. The dining room/study offers a large entertaining space and dual aspect with open views. The large kitchen/diner is very much the heart of the home and still has its feature Rayburn as well as space for a range style cooker. There are ample storage options as well as space for a large dining table.

      Leading off the kitchen is a breakfast room that links the main home to the annexe. This acts as an overflow space for either unit as well as provides access to the gardens and boasts further storage options and a breakfast bar with open country views.

      To the first floor in the house are 3 double bedrooms and a family shower room. The principle bedroom has the benefit of a large en-suite bath/shower room. There is a cloakroom leading off one of the bedrooms and there is a shower room to accommodate both further bedrooms.

      The annexe cottage works well as a self contained space or can be enjoyed as part of the main home. With a contemporary build style the property has a light spacious feel making the most of the beautiful country setting the property occupies. The accommodation comprises of a spacious living room with tall ceilings, feature wood burner and a wall of bi-fold doors that fold back and lead out to the timber balcony that wraps around and enjoys views over the paddock. Leading off is a practical kitchen and an en-suite bedroom.

      Gardens and Grounds

      This impressive home enjoys gardens and grounds of approximately 5.4 acres. There is a long gravel driveway that leads from the lane down to the house flanked by level lawns and impressive conifer trees. This leads to a large parking/turning area and barn style garage/workshop. The garage/workshop comprises of a double garage, large workshop, store area to the rear and enclosed area for the oil tank. The gardens wrap around the house and comprise of lawns, vegetable produce area and seating areas. The open views and idyllic setting can be enjoyed from most parts of the gardens which are a real joy. There is also access from the gardens into the the large 4.5 acre paddock. The paddock is gently sloping and predominantly enclosed by post and rail fencing.

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    The views from this property are simply delightful.

    Matthew PeglerProperty agent

    Local information

    • The property is situated at the end of a no through road in the highly sought after hamlet of Gare Hill which sits in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Gare Hill is set amongst the woodland of The Duke of Somerset on the Somerset/Wiltshire border, some 3 miles south east of Trudoxhill and nearly 4 miles to the north west of Maiden Bradley. There are further amenities in the nearby market town of Frome (approximately 6 miles) which has an extensive range of facilities including a range of supermarkets, local shops, cafes, theatres, cinema and regular farmers market. Also within 7 miles is the town of Bruton with its fashionable Hauser and Wirth gallery, Roth Bar and Farmshop. There is a bustling high street and well performing independant schools. The Georgian City of Bath is approximately 22 miles away and provides a fashionable compact centre with a fine theatre, famous array of historic sites and museums and Thermae Spa. Excellent schooling is available in the area in both the private and state sectors close by. The National Trust house and gardens at Stourhead are within 5 miles. Communications are good with the A303, Mere Junction less than 6 miles away and connections to London via the M3 and Exeter via the A30. Mainline railway stations are located at Bruton 7 miles, Gillingham 10 miles, Westbury 12 miles, to London Waterloo and Paddington respectively.

    Additional information

    • Directions: From the A361 south of Frome take the B3092 to Maiden Bradley. Take the right hand turning onto Bunns Lane heading towards Witham Friary, at the ‘T' Junction turn left to Gare Hill. Continue along this road up the hill and once past the church take your left hand turning into Gare Hill. Follow this lane towards the end and the house is on your left hand side. Whjat3words///doubts.digital.stopped
    • EPC Rating: D
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: F