High Street, Buckland Dinham, BA11 2QR Off ers Over £ 950,000 Freehold

The Old School, High St reet, Buckland Dinham BBBA1BA1A1A111 2QR

4 3 3 ½ Acre Approx. EPC F Offers Over £950,000 Freehold

Description This space is perfect for entertaining on a summers evening. A beautifully presented former Victorian village school The kitchen/breakfast room is stunning and includes a range incorporating the school house , situated in a quiet location in of stylish and contemporary wall and base units with worktops, the popular village of Buckland Dinham. The property lies a number of i ntegrated appliances and a large island that within a Conservation Ar ea and enjoys lovely views. The provides further storage and worktop space. Leading from the property is believed to date from c.1853 and has undergone a kitchen is a large utility room with a Grant oil boiler and a complete renovation/improvement programme and now stainless-steel sink with cupboard space under. There is also provides a stunning open plan living space. The gardens and the cloakroom, with a was h basin and WC. The downstairs grounds equate to just under ½ an acre and are a particular bathroom offers wooden flooring, a pedestal wash basin, WC feature of this property, together with lovely views to the and a circular double end bath and separate shower cubicle. and open countryside. A viewing to fully The former cottage offers a further large bedroom or an appreciate what this interesting and superb property has to office/study. A further sitting room with a fire place with a offer is highly recommended. Charnwood multi-fuel log-burner and a log recess with a door The School bell was donated to the Buckland Dinham History leading back through the house and a door leading to the Group and now sits on the top floor in Buckland Dinham's conservatory/garden room, which has a quarry tiled floor and village hall. chill down lighters, with sliding doors to the gardens. The centre feature of the house is the impressive, light and airy The fi rst floor comprises of two galleries. Gallery one leads to spacious open plan living room which contains two spiral the master bedroom which has vaulted ceilings, views of open staircases that lead to two sizeable g alleried landings offering countryside , a large arched window, fitted wardrobes and a extra space or work areas. The magnificent open plan large en-suite bathroom comprising a freestanding bath and drawing/sitting room and dining room has extraordinarily high separate shower w ith central chromium plated fittings, large vaulted ceilings with exposed 'A' frame beams, pine flooring, mirrors and wooden flooring, a WC and a pedestal wash and two multi-fuel log-burners. This room also enjoys basin. attractive views towards the Orchardleigh Estate and leads The secondary gallery leads to the other two double bedrooms through to the garden room, a recent addition that was built and the large bathroom. Bedroom two offers double built-in by 'David Salisbury' an extremely reputable firm. The garden wardrobes and enjoys spectacu lar views towards Orchardleigh room is full of natural light and enjoys bi fold doors that open and Heaven's Gate. onto t he landscaped rear gardens, in addition to a roof lantern.

OOOutsideOutside The mature gardens and grounds are an important feature and equate to just under ½ an acre. To the front of the property is a large, attractive garden, mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs, plants, climbing roses and fruit trees. To the rear of the property are two further gardens, one of which is westerly facing with a terraced patio that adjoins the garden room, ideal for entertaining. There is a fu rther charming 'secret garden' with lawn and fruit trees. For someone wishing to create 'The Good Life' experience the front orchard provides the opportunity of growing organic vegetables and soft fruit and the keeping of poultry etc. This area is almost entirely surrounded by stone walls with wide ranging views over open countryside. There is also a driveway providing parking for a number of vehicles in addition to a detached garaqe with workshop.

Location This popular and sought-after village is located within two and a half miles of the market town of Frome and Babington House and Bath is approximately sixteen miles. The village has its own church, a village hall and a public house, The Bell. There is also High-Speed Broadband.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through Cooper and Tanner LL P on 01373 455060.

Local Information Buckland Dinham Motorway Links • A303, A36 Local Council: • M4, M5

Council Tax Band: G Train Links • Frome, Bath Heating: Oil fired central heating • Warminster and Westbury

Services: Drainage, water and electricity. Nearest Schools • Frome, Bath, Bruton, Writhlington Tenure: Freehold • Street, Warminster and Wells