6 bed detached house for sale

Witham Friary, Frome, Somerset BA11

Mulberry House is a gorgeous period property, dating back to circa 1830 with later extensions.

From the formal entrance hall, you have four receptions rooms comprising dual aspect sitting room, snug with open fire leading through to the office/study, and the dining room.

There is a large modern kitchen/breakfast room, perfect for family entertaining with an island, Belfast sink and Range cooker. There is also a utility room and cloakroom on this floor.

On the first floor from the generous landing is the spacious dual aspect principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, a guest bedroom with en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and the family bathroom. On the second floor there are two good sized double bedrooms, a bathroom and a large storage space.

The property benefits from approved planning permission and listed building consent, which is in perpetuity for the erection of a new rear extension, under 2018/0834/hse & 2018/0835/lbc.

The property has a lot of history, as it used to be the village shop and fuel station.

The property is approached through double wooden gates, onto a private gravel driveway where there is parking for several vehicles, in addition to the double garage with evcp.

To the rear is a walled garden, with level lawns and a selection of mature plants and shrubs.

There is also a utility courtyard to the side of the house.

In all approximately 0.42 acres.

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Witham Friary is a rural village with a thriving and friendly community, there are a variety of village clubs and a calendar of activities such as Village Sports Day, Bonfire Night, and an Easter Duck Race. There is a children's playground, a church, a cricket recreation ground and The Seymour Arms public house.

Close by is Frome's historic centre, 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. Paddington and London Waterloo.

Frome 6.5 miles, Bruton 7.5 miles, Babington House 9.5 miles, Bath 20 miles (All distances are approximate).