Equestrian Facility

*An exceptional three bedroom period cottage with gardens and grounds of approximately one acre*Three reception rooms including a dual aspect sitting room with oak floors and a wood burning stove*Beautifully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and granite work surfaces* Large utility room* Master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and period beams*Semi-rural location with formal gardens, outbuildings and a separate paddock.


Situation: The property lies within the hamlet of Standerwick just off the A36 Warminster/Bath road. There is a pub and indoor bowls court just a short distance from the property and a further pub in Rudge less than 1/4 of a mile away. A beautiful walk from the back of the property takes you through to the Beckington farm shop which has a restaurant, cafe and other facilities. Warminster lies approximately 4 miles, Westbury 5 miles (with a regular main line rail connection to London) and the market town of Frome approximately 5 miles having a comprehensive range of independent shops, boutiques, cafes and bistros together with national chains including Marks & Spencer. The Georgian city of Bath lies approximately 13 miles.
Description: This characterful period cottage has been extended in several stages including most recently a large single storey extension which creates a dual aspect sitting room which has a beautiful stone and brick fireplace with a wood burning stove, oak flooring and French doors onto the side terrace. There is also a large utility room and a shower room with WC which is accessed off the kitchen. The kitchen/breakfast room was re-fitted in 2011 and has a comprehensive range of units, granite work surfaces and integrated appliances including a range cooker. There are two further reception rooms including a dining room and a separate snug which is part of the original cottage. To the first floor a beautifully vaulted ceiling adorns the main bedroom. There is a further second double size bedroom, a single and bathroom with a shower in addition to a separate cloakroom. A feature of the property is the substantial grounds which amounts to approximately one acre and incorporates beautiful cottage gardens with various outbuildings and a separate substantial paddock together with ample off road parking.
Accommodation: All dimensions being approximate.
Entrance Porch: With a panelled front door, double glazed windows to either side, tiled floor and access through the:
Entrance Hall: With dado panelling, door to the snug and further door to:
Dining Room: 17'x9' With a double glazed window to the front, oak floor, double radiator and fireplace with a brick surround and a wooden bresumer beam and with shelved recesses to either side. Two glazed display cabinets and access through to:
Sitting Room: 16'2"x16' Enjoying dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and double, sealed double glazed French doors onto the side terrace. Solid oak flooring, double radiator and a beautiful stone and brick feature fireplace with a wood burning stove and tiled hearth.
Snug:17'3"x10'3" With a double radiator, double glazed window to the front with a wooden sill and feature stone brick wall with an original open fireplace. Staircase rising to the first floor.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 19'6"x7'8" Re-fitted in 2011 with a comprehensive range of bespoke painted units with black granite 'orange peel' work surfaces comprising a porcelain double bowl sink with mono mixer tap, adjacent work surfaces with drawers and cupboards beneath incorporating a dishwasher, corner cupboard units, refrigerator, beautiful pantry cupboard, further cupboard with plate rack and a Rangemaster electric cooker with a six ring induction hob, fan assisted oven, conventual oven and grill. Double radiator, tiled floor and two double glazed windows to the rear overlooking beautiful fields and open countryside. Door to:
Utility: With a lobby area and wall mounted Grant oil fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating to radiators with the main utility area measuring 13'3"x6'3" widening to 9'8" with a range of base and wall cupboard units a one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble drier and freezer, double radiator, tiled floor, window to the rear and further window and door to the side, further door to:
Shower Room: With a wall mounted electric shower, pedestal wash basin, low level WC and vertical chrome finish towel rail/radiator. Obscure double glazed window to the rear.
Landing: With a door to:
Bedroom 1: 14'x14' This imposing principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling of a maximum height of 15'4" with exposed beams, store recess, single radiator and double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom 2: 17'x9'2" With a single radiator and a double glazed window to the front.
Bedroom 3: 8'5"x8' With a single radiator and a double glazed window to the rear.
Bathroom: With a roll top bath with chrome cross head taps and shower attachment, vanity with wash basin, tiled shower enclosure with a wall mounted electric shower, Heritage towel rail/radiator and a further electric oil filled towel rail. Dado panelling and a double glazed window to the rear from which far reaching views maybe enjoyed.
Separate WC: With a white low level suite, wash basin, electric oil filled radiator and an obscure double glazed window to the rear.
Outside: Immediately to the front of the cottage is a paved terrace which extends to the far side (East facing) creating a beautiful enclosed area which borders open fields. The front of the cottage faces South and incorporates lawns, pathways, flower borders, shrubs and bushes, several established fruit trees - an apple, two pear trees, a plum tree and a Russet eating apple tree; beautiful circular heated gazebo, a large wooden shed measuring 20'x10' adjacent to which is a large area suitable for parking, this in turn leads to the paddock which is mainly enclosed by established hedging with a further gate off the lane to the bottom. Between this and the formal garden there is a further wooden shed a green house, gravelled area, well, and an area reserved for the cultivation of vegetables. For those wishing to live the good life this is truly the perfect solution.



Marketed by: McAllisters, Frome