4 bedroom detached house for sale

A spacious modern family home enjoying versatile accommodation, a number of outbuildings, open country views and grounds in excess of 2 acres.

Description

Fairhaven was originally built in the 1930’s but has been updated and renovated by the current owners and now offers predominantly lateral accommodation perfect for modern family living. From the spacious entrance hall is the light and airy sitting room complete with inset wood burner leading through to the conservatory, both benefit from access to the spacious terrace where you can relax and enjoy the picturesque country setting. The well designed kitchen/dining room provides all you need for family catering and entertaining. There is a study/bedroom 4 as well as a practical utility room. The home enjoys three bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and a separate shower room for the others. From the kitchen a spiral staircase provides access to the principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and fabulous views across the open countryside.

Gardens and Grounds

Fairhaven is situated on the edge of Frome surrounded by open countryside. Approached through double electric gates onto a spacious private driveway there is access to a quality car barn (34’4”x 26’4”). This enjoys twin roller doors as well as a pedestrian door and is set up to house and operate a private car collection. The low maintenance front and rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn. A wooden clad lodge could provide an office, gym or treatment room as it has electricity and water. There are two stables, with a tack room and store room attached. A garden store and log store complete the outbuildings. The rear garden is private and enclosed where there is access to the paddock as well as the raised deck area. The spacious deck leads off the home and is enclosed by glass balustrade. The decking also enjoys a sunken hot tub and is ideal for entertaining as well as enjoying the idyllic country views. The two paddocks wrap around the gardens to the side and rear and are enclosed by quality post and rail fencing. These offer ideal pony paddocks as well as afford a level of protection of the view.

Location

Fairhaven is situated on the outskirts of Frome, popular due to its artisan shops and restaurants as well as it's popular farmers market. Frome also has a thriving community and hosts many events and a activities for all of the family. In nearby Beckington there is the popular French cafe
called Mes Amis and the fantastic White Row farm shop and
restaurant. Babington Hotel and Private Members Club, The
Hauser & Wirth gallery in Bruton and The Newt in Somerset are all within easy reach.

Frome, Westbury and Warminster stations all offer highspeed
rail links to London Paddington and London Waterloo. Bristol
Airport provides a wide range of national and international flights. Communications in the area are excellent with the A303 (M3) and M4 (J17) providing access to London and the wider motorway network. Nearby Beckington First School has an Ofsted rating of ‘outstanding’. Good local schools have recently been joined in Frome with the only second state-funded Steiner school in the country. Nearby there is also Lumiar Stowford, Sexey’s, All Hallows, Downside, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield; Bath also offers many highly regarded state and private schools, including Monkton, King Edward’s, Beechen Cliffe and Hayesfield.

Square Footage: 2,198 sq ft


Acreage: 2.18 Acres