Priors Court Barn and Priors Court Cottage

Priors Court Barn and Priors Court Cottage are attractive homes designed with traditional materials such as the exterior stone and wooden beams enhanced by an interior including stone flagstones, oak flooring, cast iron radiators and expanses of glass to bring the outside in. There are open views across the garden and adjacent countryside. At the heart of the house is an open plan living area with the reception hall opening into the kitchen with oak units designed and hand made by ‘Country Oak' from Somerset. A breakfast bar with a polished granite work surface provides a division to the dining and living area. This features a tall A-frame ceiling and a wall of windows looking out to the garden, including bi-fold doors opening out to a dining terrace creating a super entertaining space. The separate drawing room is a stunning reception area, also with tall A-frame ceiling and a full height glass gable end allowing light to flood in. A contemporary freestanding wood burner and oak flooring add to the sleek look. The principal bedroom suite is located at the far end of the ground floor overlooking the garden. With three further first floor bedrooms, this super home is full of character and space. The Cottage: A wonderful benefit is the stone built detached cottage situated at the entrance of the spacious driveway. The accommodation includes a central sitting room and an open plan kitchen. There is a bedroom suite located at each end. The enclosed walled courtyard to the front enjoys a west facing aspect. This is a super addition for those with extended families, or to provide an extra income.
Outside

Priors Court Barn is approached via a five bar gate leading to an expansive gravel drive enclosed by fencing and a beech hedge. There is plenty of parking as well as a wooden framed open garage. The lawned garden wraps around three sides of the house and is enclosed by dry stone walling and fencing. There are terraces adjacent to the house perfect for alfresco dining. The garden is interspersed with trees and shrubs as well as flowerbeds and raised vegetable beds. A detached timber home office is located near the house whilst the wooden stable and sheds are at the far end adjacent to the paddock. The whole is set within 1.7 acres and enjoys far reaching views even as far across to the Westbury White Horse.

Situation

Beckington is a vibrant and attractive Somerset village offering good communications and an array of amenities, including Beckington C of E First School, Springmead Prep School, a church, a doctor’s surgery, two public houses, plus a super delicatessen/café. The village benefits from practical communications including a regular bus service into Bath and Frome, there is a nearby railway station in Frome, plus main line stations in Westbury and Bath (for fast trains to London). The surrounding countryside is wonderful for walks and the fashionable town of Frome is three miles away and is very popular for its variety of artisan boutiques, galleries and eateries which can often be seen at the Frome monthly market. The Georgian city of Bath is ten miles away and has World Heritage status enjoying a variety of historic buildings, theatres, museums and other cultural attractions.

Additional Information

Services: The main house has mains electricity and water. Private drainage with septic tank, oil fired heating and hot water. The cottage has separate services including mains electricity and water, oil boiler for hot water and heating, private drainage with its own septic tank. In 2018, planning permission was granted to extend the single storey open plan living area at the rear. 2018/1992/HSE.







Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Bath