4 bedroom house

Situated in a pretty rural hamlet in an elevated position affording wide ranging views to the South and West.

The cottage has been tastefully and sympathetically extended into a well-appointed family home with particular care being taken to retain the original features. The gardens and grounds are well maintained. The stables, school and paddocks make this a superb home and equestrian property. 

Outside

The property is approached by a pair of electric wooden gates leading to the parking area at the rear. There is a double garage with electric doors, power and light with a loft space over. A further useful utility room to the side of the garage provides more cabinets and plumbing for laundry machines.

The Gardens

The gardens slope gently, and are well-stocked with mature shrubs and trees. The outdoor terrace provides a large seating area enclosed by natural stone walls with stone steps up onto the lawn. Across the driveway is a further level lawned area bordered by shrubs and mature plants.

Stable yard

There is a row of four (12’x12’) timber stables and a tack and feed room measuring (24’ x 12)’ set in an open concrete yard providing plenty of space for grooming and vehicle parking.

Paddocks and Outdoor Manége

The land is laid to permanent pasture and bordered by mature hedges post and rail fencing and provides excellent shelter. The all-weather school measures 20m x 40m and is enclosed by post and rail fencing and is finished with a mixed fibre surface.

Location

Bodden is a small hamlet, approximately 7.5 miles from the very fashionable town of Bruton, 8 miles from Wells and about 20 miles from the Georgian city of Bath. The local towns of Frome, Shepton Mallet and Wells all have a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities. Charlton House Hotel with restaurant and spa is less than a mile, Babington House the renowned private members’ country club is about 8 miles away and The Newt, Somerset the Boutique Hotel and gardens are 10 miles away. Communication links are excellent with Bath and Bristol within commuting distance with the A303, A36 and M4 and M5 all within easy reach. Access by rail is found locally with stations at Frome, Bath, and Castle Cary (Paddington approximately 100 minutes).