Location

Whatcombe Farm enjoys a delightfully private and beautiful rural setting on the outskirts of the popular historic market town of Frome. A level cycle path is accessible from the property which leads to the town centre, just one mile away.

Frome itself is a vibrant and characterful town, well known for its atmospheric streets, independent shops, cafés, galleries and thriving arts scene, with a celebrated monthly Independent Market. The annual Frome Festival is another highlight, offering a lively programme of art, music, history and nature. The town also benefits from a locally run cinema, The Black Swan Arts Centre, and the Cheese & Grain, which is famous for hosting surprise performances from major international artists.

Babington House, the exclusive members' club with swimming pools, tennis courts, a gym, bars and a restaurant, is only a short drive away. The Hauser & Wirth gallery in Bruton and The Newt are also within easy reach. The beautiful city of Bath lies approx. 13 miles away, providing an extensive range of shops, restaurants, cultural venues and leisure activities. Including the home of Bath Rugby.

The area offers an excellent choice of schools such as All Hallows, Wells Cathedral School, Millfield, and those in Bath including Prior Park College, Monkton Combe, Kingswood and King Edward's School.

Description

Dating back to the 17th century, Whatcombe Farmhouse is a wonderful family home offering spacious, versatile accommodation and provides a number of further individual buildings that are beautifully presented throughout. The property is approached by a long and scenic drive, which enhances the feeling of privacy and seclusion, and opens in to a large parking area from which all of Whatcombe Farm's buildings are accessible.

Main House

Upon entering Whatcombe Farmhouse, to the left hand side is a cosy and atmospheric dining room, featuring a large wood burner and original stone flooring. Beyond the dining room is a fabulous drawing room with a dual aspect, high ceilings and a delightful south facing view of the rear garden.

Back across the entrance hall is a stylishly designed kitchen/breakfast room with a central island with Italian marble worktop and an array of modern appliances. Beyond the kitchen is a cosy snug with a gas fireplace, and adjacent is a spacious boot room/utility with exterior access. Two cloakrooms complete the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor provides a spoiling principal bedroom suite with a walk in dressing room and a spacious en suite bathroom with Mandarin Stone porcelain flooring, a free standing bath, a large walk in shower, a heated towel rail, French shutters and underfloor heating.

Also on this floor are two further bedrooms (one with en suite shower room), a study (which could serve as a small bedroom), and a family bathroom with a large walk in shower. Accessed from a secondary staircase is a large family or music room fitted with oak bookcases providing a flexible reception space.

The second floor is accessed via a spacious landing used as a reading area, leading to two further large double bedrooms, both with en suite facilities. This floor also benefits from extensive eaves storage.

The Cottage

Adjacent to the main house is a large detached four bedroom cottage offering lateral accommodation, which is perfect for multi-generational living or rental income. The property was refurbished and extended in recent years and consists of a generous entrance hall, which leads in to a spacious living room with a wood burner. Across the hall is a newly fitted kitchen/dining room with a central island, range cooker and integrated appliances. There are four large bedrooms, one currently utilised as a home office and two bath/shower rooms (one en suite). An attached single garage sits alongside the property.

The Annexe

A separate annexe is attached to the main house and could be connected subject to obtaining the necessary consents. This provides excellent flexibility and is currently utilised as a children's nursery. On the ground floor the annexe provides a spacious entrance hall, a bedroom with en suite bathroom and a large living room with vaulted ceiling, perfect as a studio, work space or gym. The first floor contains a kitchen/dining room and a mezzanine overlooking the main studio room below. The annexe benefits from air conditioning for both heating and cooling and has its own private garden.

Gardens and Grounds

Whatcombe Farm lies in an enviable position, easily accessible to Frome, and yet surrounded by beautiful countryside views of rolling fields and mature trees. The property is approached via a long, sweeping private driveway which leads to ample parking in front of the main buildings. A triple garage is adjacent to the parking area with electrically operated doors and an EV charging point.

A pretty walled front garden sits to the left of the main house and within this is a timber built office with a kitchenette and shower room, heated electrically and served by a septic tank.

Behind the Cottage are three substantial barns, one of which is utilised as a party barn with water, electricity and a bar made from an oak tree originally grown at Stourhead. The other two barns are open sided and used for storage. Additional outbuildings include stables, a garden store and a wood store, both with lighting and power.

The rear garden is a delight and sits behind the main house providing a wonderful vista from the house. The garden is full of colour and specimen trees, with the backdrop of paddocks behind belonging to the property. Features include an orchard, a beautiful rose garden, a gazebo and generous terraces leading from the main house, perfect for al fresco dining and admiring the views. There is also a greenhouse with power and a gardener's WC.

In addition to its immediate surrounding garden, the property also includes two paddocks to the east and south, and two areas of woodland either side of the rear garden. In all Whatcombe Farm sits in about 10.89 acres.

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