Witham Friary, Frome, BA11

Manor Barn is approached through a 5-bar gate, leading to the shingle driveway providing access to the gardens, the off-road parking area and garaging. The gardens are located mainly to the front of the property, enjoying great privacy from the lane by the garage and ‘stable stores. The gardens, terraces, seating areas and lawns face mainly south and west in terms of aspect.

Once inside the property, the majority of the accommodation is set to the ground floor yet with still nearly 1000 sqft of bedrooms and a shower room upstairs.

The ground floor starts with a welcoming hallway leading to the study and then splitting north and south. To the northern side there are two large bedrooms, cloakroom and a bathroom, all looking out to the gardens. The southern side opens into a 20ft square sitting room with a handsome fireplace, then a dining room, onto the well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room and lastly a handy utility room.

Externally there are many places within the garden to enjoy the countryside feel and manicured flowering borders and pond.

This very attractive property is located in the Somerset village of Witham Friary which is located approximately 6 miles from the historic towns of Frome and Bruton.

The village has a 13th century church and a unique Public house and there is a primary school in Upton Noble, about 3 miles away. The area is well served by Public schools, which include All Hallows' Prep, Downside, King's Bruton and Bruton School for girls.

The market town of Frome has an excellent up and coming reputation and is well known for some beautiful shops and a countywide market. ‘The Cheese and Grain’, which hosts various well supported events. Frome has 3 theatres, a cinema, a large sports centre and there is regular access to Bristol, and London Paddington from the station, approx. 90 mins and direct twice per day. The A303 to London is only 10 minutes’ drive from Witham and Bath, a World Heritage site, is only 20 miles away, offering a large range of shops and fine restaurants and wine bars.

Additionally, the Cathedral town of Wells is 18 miles away, and Longleat and Stourhead are on hand too.

The property is also surrounded by attractive open countryside and woodland nearby with some delightful walks.