6 bed detached house for sale

Beckington, Frome, Somerset BA11

Duckpool House is a wonderful family home comprising light and airy accommodation arranged over two floors, with spacious and versatile rooms which would be perfect for multi generational living.

On the ground floor from the entrance hall you have the triple aspect living room with woodburner, the dining room with impressive fireplace and woodburner, and an office. From here you have the kitchen, which opens into the family room, the utility room, boot room and a shower room.

There is a great self-contained one bedroom annexe which can be used as part of, or independently to the main house comprising hall, utility room, open plan kitchen/living room, dining room, double bedroom and a shower room.

On the first floor is the principal bedroom suite enjoying a triple aspect, with shower room and dressing room. Beyond this there is a double bedroom with en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, a single bedroom which could be used as an additional dressing room or study, and the family bathroom.

The property is approached onto a long treelined driveway which is shared with Duckpool Farm, leading to a private driveway where there is parking for a number of vehicles, in addition to the newly erected double garage.

The grounds are a superb feature and offer an idyllic countryside retreat with an abundance of wildlife. There are two ponds one of which is the infamous duck pool, with a pretty waterfall and a footbridge.

There is a formal garden laid to lawn at the front of the house, and lawn with meadow and paddock beyond to the rear. There are a variety of seating areas where you can enjoy the peaceful position, a kitchen garden, an orchard.

Lot 1: In all approximately 1.56 acres.
Lot 2: In all approximately 3.13 acres.

EPC: E.

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The property sits on the edge of the popular village of Beckington, between Frome and Bath. The village has a thriving community, with lots of local events and activities for all of the family. There is an award-winning café called Mes Amis, two public houses and a fuel station with M&S.

The artisan town of Frome is nearby, which is renowned for its atmospheric streets, quirky independent shops, cafés, galleries, and performing arts. Regularly featured in 'Best Place To...' lists, Frome is now famous for its independent town council, its innovative health care approaches, the monthly Independent Market, vibrant community action, and the surprise performances of international stars at the Cheese & Grain.

Babington House, the private members' club, with its swimming pools, tennis courts, gym, bars and restaurant is only a short drive away; and the Hauser & Wirth Gallery in Bruton and The Newt are also both within easy reach.

Connections in the area are excellent with the A37 and A303 (M3) not far away, providing access to the wider motorway network. Frome, Westbury and Warminster stations all provide regular rail services to London Paddington and London Waterloo.

Beckington 1.5 miles, Frome town centre 5.5 miles, Babington House 10.2 miles, Bath 13.2 miles, Bruton 19 miles (All distances are approximate).