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4 bedroom detached house

Study
Detached house
4 beds
4 baths
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TenureFreehold
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Features and description

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Period farmhouse near Bruton
  • Four bedrooms
  • Four bathrooms
  • Two reception rooms
  • Permission to extend
  • Outbuildings
  • Paddocks
  • Glamping field
  • Stables & good hacking
  • In all about 9 acres
Set on the outskirts of the village between Frome and Bruton, this attractive period farmhouse has a versatile range of buildings and land, in all just under 9 acres. The property has huge potential for a variety of uses with the current owners setting up a glamping field and growing cut flowers.

DESCRIPTION
. Set on the outskirts of the village between Frome and Bruton, this attractive period farmhouse has a versatile range of buildings and land, in all just under 9 acres. The property has huge potential for a variety of uses with the current owners setting up a glamping field and growing cut flowers. Other possible uses include equestrian, smallholding and other tourism. There is ample room to generate an income stream or run your business from home. Located at the end of a 'no through road' in an elevated position with far reaching views to the front and rear. The present owners have planning consent to extend the property and have set up the infrastructure for a super campsite. The farmhouse retains lots of period features including exposed beams, flagstones and natural stonework. The front door opens into a reception hall with flagstone floors and a period fireplace. The living room has oak flooring, window shutters and a wood burning stove set on a stone hearth. Double doors lead into a small sunroom. The kitchen and dining area enjoy a dual aspect with views to the garden at the front. The kitchen is fitted with a range of floor and wall cabinets, a 'Rayburn' cooker, and a range cooker with electric oven and LPG gas hob. There is a large and well organised pantry with a further utility room. A study and downstairs shower room complete the downstairs space. An enclosed staircase leads to the first floor. The master bedroom has views to the front and rear. Bedroom two has views to the front with an en suite shower room. There is a further bedroom and family bathroom on this floor. An enclosed staircase leads to the second floor and there is a further bedroom, bathroom and loft room

PLANNING
. The vendors have consent for an extension to provide a larger kitchen/dining room and a further bedroom on the first floor.
There is also planning consent with the infrastructure in place ready for a final sign off for a campsite.
Planning ref 2019/1291/HSE and 2015/0096/FUL

OUTSIDE
. The gardens lie to the front and side of the property and are mature and well planted with a variety of shrubs, trees and fruit trees. There is a patio seating area, decked seating area and screened storage area for the oil tank, recycling and storage. There is ample parking with a yard to the reA concrete block stable building has been converted into individual storage units that would suit a variety of uses and could generate an income if desired. A detached concrete block barn houses 8 internal stables with a tack room, feeroom and grooming/wash box. There is also a detached enclosed concrete framed barn with a mezzanine storage area. (16mx12m) This building would suit any number of uses.

THE LAND
. Lying to the rear of the property the land is divided into three paddocks and was formerly used for livestock with mature hedges bounding the land. The present owners have cultivated an area for growing flowers and vegetables with an area of wild flower meadow. The vendors gained consent for one paddock for a glamping site with the infrastructure in place with three wooden platforms, with the showers and toilets in situ. The views from this location are superb. The other field is in permanent pasture.

LOCATION
. Nunney is a picturesque village just outside Frome with its very own castle, village hall, church, playing field, primary school, pub and shop. Nearby Frome has a thriving arts and cultural centre was recently voted the best town in England to live with a vibrant Café culture. The city of Bath is within easy commuting distance as is Bristol. Bruton has a good range of local shops, pubs and restaurants including the highly regarded 'The Chapel' which also supplies artisan bread and take out pizzas. The Newt near Bruton is a boutique hotel and country estate that is fast becoming an essential destination and Bruton has the Hauser and Wirth world-class gallery, multi-purpose arts centre and Roth Bar & Grill. The town has excellent schools including King's, Bruton School for Girls and Sexey's. Downside, Millfield at Street and Wells Cathedral School are all close by. There are a network of country lanes, footpaths and woodland with both the Longleat and Stourhead Estates on the doorstep. Equestrian facilities in the area are excellent with a good selection of local training bases and completion centres

NOTES
. The area shown edged blue on the plan is currently unregistered.
2. A footpath runs from the land at the front to the side of the parking area to the edge of the parking area and follows the boundary into the field and exits in the north west corner.

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Cooper & Tanner - Frome
Cooper & Tanner - Frome
6 The Bridge Frome BA11 1AR
01373 316941
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Founded in 1908, Cooper & Tanner are the area’s longest standing Estate Agents, Auctioneers, Surveyors and Agricultural professionals. We hold regular land and property auctions, weekly livestock sales and our salerooms auctions are held each Wednesday. We are based in Frome, Castle Cary, Glastonbury, Standerwick, Street, Warminster and Wells and cover Somerset and Wiltshire. Our Lettings Department provides a full service for landlords of residential property and our Commercial Department can deal with all aspects of the commercial market including sales and lettings of shops, offices, commercial units etc. Our Surveying Department provides structural surveys, homebuyers’ reports, probate and marital valuations and can advise on all aspects of property. We have expert and extensive knowledge of development land, renovation projects and building plots. Please contact one of our offices for a warm welcome and professional service.
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