4 bed detached house for sale

Whitechapel Lane, Beckington, Frome, Somerset BA11

*An exceptional and versatile four bedroom barn conversion with annexe potential*Two main receptions in addition to a large annexe/lounge/kitchen/dining room*Additional first floor area with attic trusses that could (subject to the usual consent) provide substantial accommodation*Gardens and grounds approaching half acre *Triple garage with space above and a separate functioning garden office with power, light and internet connection.

Situation: The property lies within Whitechapel Lane, a short distance from the village of Beckington, which has an independent school and a primary school, cafe, two pubs a church, village hall and nearby petrol station with a Marks & Spencer food hall. The market town of Frome lies approximately 2 miles and has a comprehensive range of independent shops, boutiques, cafes and bistros together with national chains including Marks & Spencer. The Georgian city of Bath lies less than 13 miles away.

Description: This substantial barn conversion has been in the same ownership for over 28 years and has been dramatically extended to create the current accommodation which offers four bedrooms arranged over two floors. The original front section incorporates a beautiful vaulted lounge with a fire place and a wood burning stove, adjacent kitchen with a Rayburn, study, cloakroom and bedroom with two further double sized bedrooms and bathroom to the first floor. The substantial addition provides a dining/family room accessed off the kitchen beyond which is an additional entrance hall and a large L-shaped annexe/lounge/dining/kitchen with adjacent cloakroom and bedroom. The rear portion of the property has attic trusses and offers potential (subject to the usual planning consent) to create additional bedroom accommodation if required. The large gardens are a particular feature of the property amounting to approximately 0.4 of an acre comprising ample parking and hard standing and a large triple garage with space above and a large garden office/studio. The grounds are laid to lawn with fruit trees and a stream.

Accommodation: All dimensions being approximate.

Entrance Hall: With reclaimed wooden church doors, radiator, window to the front, staircase rising to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard and steps descending to:

Lounge: 19'5"x19'5" With a vaulted ceiling giving a maximum height of 16'7". This dual aspect room has wooden parquet flooring, enclosed stonework to one side and a large stone fireplace housing a Villager wood burning stove, Window to the front, French doors to the rear. Radiator.

Kitchen: 14'3"x12' With a range of pine fronted fitted units with contrasting work surfaces and incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink, adjacent work surfaces with an oil fired Rayburn providing cooking and also supplying domestic hot water and central heating to radiators to the front section of the property, integrated electric oven and a four ring electric hob, space and plumbing for a washing machine, dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. Quarry tiled floor and double doors to:

Dining/Family Room: 18'9"x12'3" With a full height double glazed windows to the western side. Door to:

Rear Lobby: With windows to the western and northern side with a stable door to the rear, door to the annexe/kitchen/living room and further door to:

Utility: 7'0"x 6'7" With space and wall cupboard units, wash basin and low level WC. Fold down ladder and access to a large roof void which could (subject to the usual planning consent) create substantial bedroom accommodation).

Annexe:
Lounge/Dining/Kitchen: 22'1"x 21'11" With double glazed windows to the side elevation and two pairs of double glazed French doors to the rear, base cupboard units with an integrated fridge. Cabling to one wall for an integrated media system and door to:

Bedroom 1: 10'10"x10'7" With a night storage heater and a double glazed window to the side, door to:

Jack & Jill Bathroom Suite: With a panelled shower bath with a shower attachment and glazed shower screen, low level WC, pedestal wash basin and a double glazed window to the side. Door through to:

Bedroom 2: 22'5"x11' With a double glazed window to the side and cupboards into a recess.

Study: 9'1"x7'10" With a window to the front.

Shower Room: With a tiled shower enclosure with a wall mounted Mira dual drench electric shower, low level WC, vanity wash basin, vertical chrome towel rail/radiator and ceramic wall tiling, cabinet with integrated light and charging point.

First Floor:

Landing: With a linen cupboard, central heating timer, immersion and doors to:

Bedroom 3: 18'4"x9'7" (floor measurements), window to the side and radiator.

Bedroom 4: 18'4"x9'3" With a radiator, built-in cupboards to recesses and a window to the side.

Outside: The property is approached via a gravelled driveway providing ample parking and access to the side of the property which in turn leads to the:
Triple Garage: Measuring internally 22'7"x 16'1" with two metal up and over doors, power, light and water connected and with a wooden ladder leading to a large roof area providing additional storage or scope (subject to the usual consent) for additional living accommodation, gym etc. Beyond which is a wooden garden office of timber construction and measuring internally 22'8"x12'8" with power and light connected and double glazed windows to two sides.
The Gardens amount to approximately 0.4 of an acre and are laid predominantly to lawn with fruit trees and a stream.