Edford Lane, Edford, Holcombe, Somerset, BA3 5HH | Property for sale | Savills
2,801 sq ft(260.22 sq m)
Guide price £1,000,000($1,712,060)

Edford LaneEdford, Holcombe, Somerset, BA3 5HH

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Key features

  • Grade II listed period home
  • Gardens approaching half an acre
  • Fine period features
  • Oak framed carport and workshop
  • Open country views
  • Spacious kitchen family room with direct access to the gardens.

A pretty Grade II listed former farmhouse nestled in the foothills of the Mendips on the edge of Holcombe village.

About this property

  • This handsome Grade II listed former farmhouse makes for a spacious and welcoming family home with 2984 sq ft of accommodation arranged over 2 floors. It enjoys gardens approaching half an acre and is surrounded by glorious countryside. The property is situated on the edge of Holcombe village and an easy 0.25 miles walk of The Duke of Cumberland farm shop and kitchen.

    The accommodation comprises of a welcoming entrance hall with large flagstone floors and stairs to the first floor. Leading off are the principle reception rooms which comprise of a sitting room with feature fireplace, snug/study and dining room with direct access o the gardens. Additionally there is a create space/hobbies room as well as the heart of the home the kitchen, living,dining room. This area also has direct access to the gardens as well as the parking area and comprises of a bespoke kitchen, flagstone floors tall ceilings. On a practical level there is a utility room and rear entrance hall ideal for pets and young children.

    To the first floor are the 4 double bedrooms. The principle bedroom has an en-suite shower room and there is a family bathroom for the remaining bedrooms. There are wonderful country views from all the bedrooms which are a delight to wake up to.

    Outside
    The property is approached off a country lane via a share driveway which in turn leads to a private parking area and double oak framed carport and workshop. The gardens are approaching half an acre and laid predominantly to lawn. To the front is a centralised pathway leading to a pedestrian gate with lush lavender beds either side. Leading off is the orchard which makes for an ideal space to relax and unwind or let young create minds run free. To the side and back of the house is a patio/seating area ideal for relaxing with the family. Finally there are steps up to a vegetable produce area with raised beds and glass house.

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I love the setting of this pretty period former farmhouse.

Matthew PeglerProperty agent

Local information

  • Edford is a pretty rural hamlet on the edge of Holcome village. This farming community is made up of pretty cottages and farmhouses all surrounded by picturesque countryside.
  • The village of Holcombe is one of a cluster of villages in the heart of the Mendip hills some 7.5 miles of Frome. Frome is one of the South West's leading market towns and was featured in the Sunday Times as the best place to live in Somerset. It has become a "foodie hipster haven" due to the influx of young families, with St Catherine's Hill at the centre of the artisan quarter. The town has a comprehensive choice of retail outlets and all the usual amenities. Other local amenities include Babington House, (Soho House's country mansion), the Hauser and Wirth Art Gallery and Roth Bar in Bruton, the upmarket pubs, the Talbot Inn, The Duke of Cumberland and the Holcombe Inn. Local supermarkets include Sainsbury in Frome and Tesco and Aldi in Shepton Mallet as well as Waitrose in the nearby City of Wells.
  • Local primary schools include Mells C of E first school, Leigh on Mendip first school and Stoke St Michael Primary. Independent schools include All Hallows, Downside, the Bath schools including Prior Park, Monkton Combe and King Edwards and the Bruton schools that include Bruton School for Girls, Sexeys and King's.
  • Transport links are good with a railway station in Frome that connects to Westbury and from there direct to London Paddington or the South West. Also direct train to London Paddington from Castle Cary in just under 2 hours (20 minutes/ 11 miles to station) Motorway links - A303, A36, M3, M5. Bristol airport 16 miles.

Additional information

  • EPC Rating: F
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: G