Guide price
£650,000
(£539/sq. ft)
2 bed cottage for saleOrchardleigh, Frome, Somerset BA11
2 beds
1 bath
3 receptions
1,206 sq. ft
EPC Rating: E
- Chain free
- Freehold
Knight Frank - Bath Sales
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About this property
2 bedrooms
3 reception rooms
1 bathroom
0.71 acres
Period
Detached
Garden
Parking
Rural
Terrace
Private Parking
Lodge House
The property is small but perfectly formed and offers a perfect blend of period charm with its stone mullion windows and exposed wooden floorboards, and modern comfort, with well-presented accommodation throughout. It has not been sold for over 25 years and is presented with no onward chain, a very exciting and rare opportunity to acquire this unique home!
The entrance hall leads to a spacious kitchen featuring wooden worktops and a window overlooking the gardens. The dining room, spanning almost the entire width of the house, provides an excellent space for entertaining, with views over the rear garden. The bright living room boasts stunning countryside views and a central wood burner for cosy evenings. The ground floor also includes a cloakroom and a versatile home office, which can be used as a third bedroom. On the first floor, two double bedrooms are complemented by a family bathroom.
Temple Lodge sits on just under three-quarters of an acre of mature country gardens. The main garden wraps around the property, with a terrace and sloping lawns surrounded by trees and interspersed with a selection of fruit trees. There is an additional south-facing garden, at the front of the property which is laid to lawn, bordered by trees.
Off-road parking for two vehicles is provided, along with additional storage options. In all approximately 0.71 acres.
Services: Mains electricity. Private water & sewerage (via the Orchardleigh Estate). Heating is via electric radiators, and a wood burner. EPC: E.
What3words: ///neater.linguists.curiosity (Please note that the postcode covers a large area and will not take you to the property, Temple Lodge is situated beyond Orchardleigh House and the golf clubhouse.)
Temple Lodge is nestled within the picturesque Orchardleigh Estate, just north of Frome. This stunning country estate features a stately home, an island church, a scenic lake, and an 18-hole golf course, offering a peaceful retreat only two miles from Frome's vibrant market town.
Frome is renowned for its historic charm, independent shops, artisan markets, and thriving arts scene. It boasts the highest number of listed buildings in Somerset, along with cafés, pubs, theatres, a cinema, and excellent shopping.
Babington House, an exclusive private members' club, is just four miles away, as is the charming village of Mells with its well-stocked shop and renowned Talbot Inn. The Hauser & Wirth Gallery in Bruton and The Newt's exquisite gardens are also within easy reach.
The area enjoys excellent transport links via the A36 and A303 (M3). Frome station provides direct connections to London Paddington via Westbury.
Frome town centre 2 miles, Babington House 4 miles, Bath city centre 12 miles, Bruton 17 miles (All distances are approximate).
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