Bean Hill Barn

BEAN HILL BARN

Beyond your expectations

BEAN HILL BARN WITHAM FRIARY • FROME • BA11 5HD

An opulent and bespoke barn conversion in 6 acres with valley views

Beyond your expectations

Hamptons Bath Country House Department 32 Gay Street 32 Grosvenor Square Bath BA1 2NT London W1K 1HJ Sales. 01225 312244 Tel: 0207 288 6909 [email protected] [email protected] www.hamptons.co.uk

ean Hill Barn is a spectacular 17th Century barn Bconversion, which has recently undergone an extensive renovation by interiors company ‘Papilio Interiors’. Occupying the most charming and discrete position, it enjoys views of its own extensive land complete and valley views beyond. The accommodation and finish are first class and bursting with individuality and quality throughout.

The impressive double door entrance leads to the reception hall which provides a peak into what to expect from this stunning home. Materials such as marble, slate flag stones, exposed stone and ancient beams are enhanced by the contemporary interior design and modern technology including ‘Lutron’ programmable mood lighting, surround sound and ground source heating.

The marble floors and cool dark interior of the entrance contrast with the light and airy accommodation in the guest and entertainment wing accessed via superb 1930’s style cinema doors. A striking glass link on the other side of the hall leads to one of the most impressive rooms we have seen. Over 53ft long with polished concrete flooring, tall A-frame ceiling with at one end exposed beams and a smart ‘Papilio Interiors’ kitchen known for its superb quality and sleek lines. A wall of unadorned units, a bank of ‘Gaggenau’ appliances and two islands for cooking and preparation are hidden behind a tall breakfast bar. The dining and sitting areas have additional fitted wall cabinets linking the areas that look through a pentagon shaped wall of glass with the most amazing view over one’s land and beyond.

The further reception space benefits from even loftier exposed beams of the original 17th Century barn, but has been cleverly designed to create a snug sitting area with a ’Stuv’ wood burning stove, plus a further quiet reading area on either side of a light central atrium with full height glazed windows on both sides; all designed to work well with modern family life.

The family wing comprises of a beautifully planned master bedroom with windows and doors opening out to the central garden, a stylish bathroom and dressing room above. There are two further bedrooms, family bathroom and above, a bedroom/ study area served by a further bathroom.

The guest wing houses a home entertainment room designed and wired to project your favourite films. There are also two first floor guest bedrooms; a shower room and yoga room. A workshop, boot room and utility add the practical areas needed in such a stylish, contemporary and truly modern country home.

Outside Situation his captivating country home stands in approximately six acres of he pretty Somerset village of Witham Friary is surrounded by Tgardens and land. A gravel drive leads from the farm building and Tneighbouring countryside. The Seymour Arms public house is at the farmhouse of Quarry Hill Farm past fields to the private entrance and gravel centre of this farming village and the local primary school is in the adjacent drive that sweeps down to Bean Hill Barn. Near the gated entrance is a village of Upton Noble. The village is well placed for popular schools such gravel parking area. The two remaining ancient stone walls of an old farm as Millfield, Downside and Bruton’s popular trio of schools. The pretty town building have created a lovely terrace fronting the central lawn and pond. of Bruton is just 6 miles to the south and has a range of local shops, Beds of grasses, terrace of flag stones and cobbles are adjacent to the a smart restaurant with rooms called ‘At the Chapel’ and a recent addition house. At the rear, the land slopes down into a valley providing a wonderful ‘Hauser and Wirth’; a world renowned art gallery including exhibitions, and neat parcel of your own piece of countryside and a perfect back drop a stunning garden designed by Piet Oudolf and a superb restaurant. for the views beyond. To the side is a west facing lawn bordered by flower Another nearby destination is Babington House, private members club and beds and climbing plants camouflaging the beautifully maintained hotel. The market town of Frome is also approximately 6 miles but to the tennis court. north and has extensive amenities including shops, boutiques as well as two theatres, a cinema, restaurants and cafes. The cosmopolitan city of Bath is just over 20 miles away.

Services Mains electricity. Water provided from their bore hole with a state of the art filtration system. Ground source heat pump providing heating for the central living area and guest wing. Oil fired heating in the original main barn and bedrooms. Septic tank. Satellite internet provider.

Postcode BA11 5HD

Directions Satnav will direct you to Quarry Hill Farm in Witham Friary. Drive into the farm and follow the lane through the yard and follow the track to the left and right, approximately half a mile. Pass a house on the left and continue to Bean Hill Barn.

Local Authority Mendip District Council. (0300 303 8588 or www.mendip.gov.uk). Council Tax Band G.

Interiors by; Papilio Interiors - www.papiliointeriors.co.uk Bean Hill Barn

Eaves Storage Bedroom 3.12 x 2.58 Bedroom Dressing Room 10'3 x 8'6 4.05 x 3.47 T 4.15 x 3.51 13'3 x 11'5 Master Bedroom Bedroom 13'7 x 11'6 Dn 9.45 x 5.95 5.67 x 5.32 Dn Up Dn 31'0 x 19'6 18'7 x 17'5

Up Eaves Storage

First Floor

Great Hall Dn 12.81 x 5.25 42'0 x 17'3

Approximate Gross Internal Area = 526.7 sq m / 5669 sq ft

Up Energy Performance Certificate

Bean Hill Barn, Witham Friary, FROME, BA11 5HD Dwelling type: Detached house Reference number: 0786-2872-6266-9225-9841 Date of assessment: 22 June 2015 Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwelling Date of certificate: 22 June 2015 Total floor area: 465 m² Bedroom Use this document to: Dn 3.77 x 3.59 • Compare current ratings of properties to see which properties are more energy efficient Dn 12'4 x 11'9 Bedroom • Find out how you can save energy and money by installing improvement measures 5.33 x 3.68 17'6 x 12'1 Estimated energy costs of dwelling for 3 years: £ 10,464 Estimated energy costs of this home Kitchen / Dining Room Current costs Potential costs Potential future savings 16.15 x 5.18 First Floor Lighting £ 513 over 3 years £ 513 over 3 years 53'0 x 17'0 Heating £ 9,252 over 3 years £ 9,252 over 3 years Not applicable Hot Water £ 699 over 3 years £ 699 over 3 years Up IN Totals £ 10,464 £ 10,464 These figures show how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water. This excludes energy use for running appliances like TVs, computers and cookers, and any electricity Porch generated by microgeneration. Energy Efficiency Rating

Dn Glazed Walkway Entrance Hall 4.51 x 2.96 The graph shows the current energy efficiency of your Yoga / home. 14'10 x 9'9 Workshop Cinema Room Gym Room The higher the rating the lower your fuel bills are likely Up 4.93 x 4.32 5.54 x 5.17 to be. 6.11 x 4.89 Up 18'2 x 17'0 Ground Floor 20'1 x 16'1 16'2 x 14'2 The potential rating shows the effect of undertaking Utility the recommendations on page 4. 2.51 x 2.11 8'3 x 6'11 The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in England and Wales is band D (rating 60).

Top actions you can take to save money and make your home more efficient Typical savings Available with Recommended measures Indicative cost FOR CLARIFICATION, We wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific over 3 years Green Deal 1 Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp £5,000 - £8,000 £ 834 fittings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon2 Windfor turbine carpets and furnishings. £15,000 - £25,000 £ 1,590

Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fitted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemizedTo find outwithin more about thethese recommended particulars. measures and other actions you could take today to save money, visit www.direct.gov.uk/savingenergy or call 0300 123 1234 (standard national rate). The Green Deal may allow you to make your home warmer and cheaper to run at no up-front cost.

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