Hope Farm Hope Farm Lower Street, Buckland Dinham, BA11 2QN Frome 3 Miles Radstock 5 Miles Bath 13 Miles
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Hope Farm Hope Farm Lower Street, Buckland Dinham, BA11 2QN Frome 3 Miles Radstock 5 Miles Bath 13 Miles • Detached Character Home • Grade II Listed • 3 Double Bedrooms • Variety of Outbuildings • 2 Fields and Gardens • Excellent Views • In All 2.8 Acres • No Forward Chain Guide price £765,000 THE PROPERTY Hope Farm is a versatile and historic property which enjoys a secluded position within the North Somerset countryside. The property is elevated above the lane and thus benefits from splendid, far-reaching views which, combined with a plot amounting to 2.8 acres and a broad variety of outbuildings, offers a wonderful rural lifestyle just 13 miles from Bath. The farmhouse comprises a spacious, Grade II Listed family home with origins dating back some 300 years and many original and replacement character features retained such as ceiling beams in many rooms, fantastic fireplaces in the reception rooms and an authentic laundry in the kitchen. Alterations and improvements have been carried out with the greatest of sympathy to the property's historic origins including a farmhouse-style wooden A characterful farmhouse set in 2.8 Acres of rolling grassland with kitchen with an oil-fired Aga and a Calor gas fire in the dining room. outbuildings and excellent countryside views. The accommodation is spacious throughout and offers a large degree of versatility to suit a variety of requirements. The converted former cheese loft above the kitchen, which is now a well proportioned double bedroom and adjoining bath and shower room, not only exhibits some wonderful characterful features but also provides an opportunity for a more mature or extended family members to achieve a degree of independence if required. The bathroom has been thoughtfully equipped with both a free-standing bath tub and a walk-in shower area which takes advantage of the fascinating curved wall of the former cheese-making room. With sizeable dining and sitting rooms flanking the entrance hallway and 2 large double bedrooms on the first floor, all of which have windows to the front aspect, the main body of the house offers comfortable living with best advantage taken of the stunning views. Domestically, the property is well equipped with a sizeable utility/boot room off the kitchen, and plumbing can be found beneath the kitchen work surface for a dishwasher and washing machine. The family bathroom has been fitted with a modern white suite comprising; bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin, ensuring that every convenience for the busy modern family is accounted for. The property has undergone a number of improvements under the current ownership, yet there is still potential for an incoming purchaser to carry out personalisation works of their own if desired, particularly in the roof space, which offers the opportunity to create further bedroom and bathroom space, subject to the necessary consents being obtained. Currently, a wooden staircase leads from the first floor landing to the loft which is boarded and offers power and light, making this an excellent and easily accessible storage space. OUTSIDE The versatility exhibited within the farmhouse is continued outside; Hope Farm sits comfortably within it's own, secluded grounds which comprise 2.8 acres of garden and rolling fields with an assortment of useful outbuildings. The property is separated from the lane by an area of lawn, intersected by the driveway, and there are pleasure gardens to the rear of the house which offer a large sun terrace area from which steps lead up to an area of grass which is ideal for vegetable growing. A variety of sheds and outbuildings are located within the garden, offering excellent storage. The land is divided into 2 rolling fields which are primarily laid to grass and present wonderful equestrian or livestock opportunities - a timber stable within the bottom field offers accommodation for 2 horses, and both fields are enclosed by fences and hedging with access through 5 bar gates. A natural spring rises in the bottom field, forming a small pond and water source, and there are pear and apple trees in this area. The top field is laid to grass and, being in the most elevated position on the property, is where the views can be enjoyed to their very best advantage. In addition to the stables, Hope Farm enjoys a broad selection of agricultural and domestic outbuildings including a dutch barn, divided into 2 areas, a stone barn/workshop with power and light, a general purpose pole barn with corrugated metal cladding, a timber storage shed and a garage/carport. There is plentiful parking within the gated yard for a number of vehicles in addition to convenient places for trailers/horseboxes to be tucked away when not in use and we understand that planning permission is in place to replace one of the barns with an oak-framed carport with a room above. AGENTS' NOTE Please note that there are 2 public footpaths affecting the top field, one of which runs along the eastern hedge, the other crossing the field diagonally near the southern fence. SITUATION Buckland Dinham is a conservation village within the Bath and North East Somerset area which enjoys a friendly community with an active village hall, and benefits from a pub. The neighbouring village of Mells has amenities including a shop/post office, cafe and pub, and there are a variety of clubs, societies and sporting activities operating within the village. Babington House, a well-renowned hotel, country club, spa and wedding venue, is under 4 miles away from the property. Transport links are good with the A361/A36 within easy reach and the A303 trunk road accessible within 30 minutes. Frome Railway Station offers regular services to Bristol, Bath and Weymouth, with connections to the London (Paddington) line available at Castle Cary and Westbury. Education is well catered for in the area with a selection of well reputed state and independent schools available. There are primary, infant and nursery schools available in Mells, and Downside, All Hallows and Wells Cathedral Schools are all within easy reach, to name but a few. SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the vendors' selling agents, Messrs. Stags, Yeovil Office, Telephone 01935 475000. DIRECTIONS From Frome take the A362 towards Radstock and upon entering the village of Buckland Dinham take the first available left onto Lower Street. The property can be found after a short distance on the right. Hope Farm, Lower Street, Buckland Dinham, BA11 2QN These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 4/6 Park Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DZ Tel: 01935 475000 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.