6 bedroom house

Nestled discreetly in the pretty hamlet of Beacon, this former farmhouse is a fabulous five bed family house with stunning views of the countryside that surrounds it. Dating from the 18th century, the property has retained much of its original character and comes with a wealth of period features evident throughout the house.Set well back from a quiet road and in an elevated position, the house is approached via a flight of seasoned stone steps.

The front door opens to an attractive hall furnished with wooden panelling on the walls and a magnificent blue lias flagstone floor that extends throughout the ground floor. Both the sitting room and the study enjoy pretty views of the garden and feature late Georgian fireplaces that sit beneath charming marble surrounds. The entrance hall gives way to a rear hall with doors that lead to the courtyard. Off the hall is a cloakroom and a well-equipped utility room complete with wooden worktops and distinguished by its own Georgian fireplace. A comfortable ‘snug/family room’ (warmed by a wood burning stove) leads through to a stylish and spacious kitchen with every conceivable amenity. Designed by well-known cabinet maker David Craigie, striking red bespoke units extend beneath granite worktops and house a variety of appliances that include a Miele dishwasher, two built in ovens (one a double), and a Gaggenau induction hob that sits beneath a state of the art Miele extractor fan. A practical oak topped island lies beneath a fabulous skylight that allows light to flood into the room. Dual Belfast sinks accompany a second sink with taps that deliver filtered drinking water. Off the kitchen is a useful walk-in pantry and a well situated boot room with access to the courtyard.



A flight of stairs from the hall leads to a principal bedroom suite with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Both bathrooms are well equipped with high end fixtures and fittings and heated towel rails. The bedrooms come with sink units and are furnished with stripped timber doors, oak beams that straddle the ceiling and mullion windows with delightful rural views. Concealed behind a door on the landing is a second flight of stairs to the third floor and attic space that would lend itself perfectly to a fifth bedroom. In the eaves are two sizeable storage areas.



Of significant value to the house is a lower ground floor accessed via a staircase that runs down from the hall. With its own entrance, this is a perfect self-contained space currently laid out as a studio with its own kitchenette, a bedroom with an original bread oven, a bathroom and a spacious games room.



Outside

The house sits entirely in its own land that extends to 0.7 acres. The front garden is mostly laid to lawn and enjoys picturesque views of the countryside. To the East are more lawns approached via a pretty arbour embellished with roses and enriched with some aged apple trees and a small pond. Adjacent to the house is a gravelled driveway and a generous double garage with remote controlled doors, power, water and a charging point for electric cars. To the rear is a fabulous landscaped courtyard that features some sculptured stone seating, a fire pit and some raised beds sowed with a variety of plants and herbs - this is the perfect spot to enjoy summer sunsets. Also to the rear are a variety of outbuildings that offer abundant storage space and significant development potential.



Situation

Beacon Hill House is ideally situated on a quiet country road in the small hamlet of Beacon on the edge of the Mendip Hills. One of the bonus points of this property is that it is in a quiet location but also located reasonably close to both the A37 which gives easy access to Bristol and Bath, plus the well known town of Frome is also close by. In terms of local attractions nearby is the village of Cranmore well known for the East Somerset railway with its steam trains and its excellent pub, the Strode Arms. The surrounding countryside that includes the Woodland Trust owned Beacon Hill Woods offers endless opportunities for walking with Cranmore Tower on the doorstep surrounded by its own ancient beech woodland. The area is rich in wildlife and is a nature lovers’ paradise. Shepton Mallet, a thriving historic market town and home to the Mulberry factory shop, lies approximately 2 miles away and provides an increasingly varied range of retail opportunities and eateries, a recent addition being Aurora Kusina, a Filipino restaurant rapidly gaining a great reputation with bookings already needing to be made weeks in advance. At Rock Farm The Good Life Project can be found which is a farm shop selling local produce and providing a small cafe. Also situated here is Studio 37, a ladies only gym. Additionally in the town centre there is a Lido open in the summer months. Tesco and Aldi can be found here with Waitrose available in the nearby historic city of Wells.

Furthermore the well known Bath and West Show ground is 10 minutes away, home to everything from the famous country show to regular antiques markets. A minor injuries unit is close at hand being situated at Shepton Mallet Community hospital.Wells lies 7 miles to the west and is the smallest Cathedral city in England offering all the usual amenities of a market town. The high street is vibrant with a variety of independent shops and restaurants and pubs as well as a twice weekly market and a choice of supermarkets. At the very heart of the city is the medieval Cathedral, Bishop’s Palace and Vicars’ Close, reputed to be the oldest surviving residential street in Europe.Further attractions include the Wells literary festival, the very well attended Food Festival and many regular Arts festivals while both the Cathedral School and the Cathedral itself often host musical concerts. 

The heritage city of Bath and regional centre of Bristol are both within very easy reach.



The house falls into the local catchment area for Glastonbury Festival tickets, meaning that if you are registered on their website you get earlybird access to the full ticket sales, and the exclusive opportunity to buy Sunday tickets.

Ten miles to the East is Frome, one of Somerset’s most fashionable market towns and recently featured in the Sunday Times as the best place to live in Somerset. The town has a comprehensive choice of pubs and restaurants and shops and all the usual amenities. Founded in 2013, the “Frome Independent” is an award-winning independent street market that is held on the first Sunday of every month and attracts 80,000 people a year.Other local attractions include the Poacher’s Pocket pub within walking distance, the Talbot Inn in Mells, Babington House ( which is Soho House’s country mansion, Stourhead Gardens and the Longleat Estate. Increasingly popular open water swimming and scuba diving are available at nearby Vobster Quay, a 36 acre fresh water lake which is just over a 10 minute drive away. The Mendip Golf Club, with stunning views across the Levels to the Bristol Channel, is just a 5 minute drive away.Transport links are excellent with Castle Cary’s mainline railway station just 16 minutes away and providing links to London (within 1 hour 26 minutes), Wales and the whole of the South west of England. The A303 with direct access to London and the South West is a 20 minute drive. Bristol airport is just 30 minutes away.



Schools

Excellent local schools include All Hallows Prep School, Kings School Bruton, Downside School, The Blue school in Wells, Millfield, Wells Cathedral School and the Bath schools.



DirectionsPost Code BA44JU

What three words: crunches.props.craters

From Shepton Mallet, take the A37 North onto Kilver Street Hill – at the bottom of the hill and reaching Downside turn right onto Bolters Lane and continue for 1 mile – Beacon Hill House is on the left hand side.



Services:Mains Water, Mains electricity, Private drainageOil fired Heating



Local Authority:Mendip district Council

Council Tax band G

Tenure Freehold



EPC not required – Listed building.



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