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Lower Vobster, Radstock, BA3

Land size
1.5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Near Mells and Babington House
  • Very large front and rear gardens
  • Quiet location
  • Substantial double-fronted semi-detached stone farmhouse
  • Four bedrooms
  • Off street parking
  • Summer House
  • Open Fireplaces
  • large workshop
  • Large kitchen with garden access

Description

In the hamlet of Vobster, just moments from the ever-popular village of Mells and within easy reach of Babington House, this substantial semi-detached farmhouse is a wonderfully rare offering: a handsome, double-fronted stone home set within approximately 1.5 acres of beautifully generous grounds.

Approached via a large open oak-framed porch, the house immediately sets the tone. Inside, a wide and welcoming hallway with striking feature tiled flooring provides access to all ground floor rooms as well as the staircase to the first floor, a proper farmhouse arrival that feels both elegant and practical. To the left lies the formal dining room, rich with period charm. Wooden flooring, a dado rail and an open fire create a warm, characterful space, while a large south-facing window floods the room with natural light. Mirroring this on the opposite side of the hallway is the sitting room: similarly proportioned, with an open fire, south-facing aspect and retained period details, softened by carpeting to create an inviting retreat. A service corridor leads from the main hall, providing a downstairs WC and direct access out to the garden, ideal for day-to-day family life and entertaining alike. To the rear of the house sits the heart of the home: a spacious kitchen fitted with an extensive range of country-style units, ample worktop space and a useful utility/pantry area. This is a room designed to be lived in, with scale and flow that suits both busy family routines and relaxed gatherings.

Upstairs, the accommodation is equally well balanced. There are three good-sized double bedrooms alongside a single bedroom, perfectly suited as a home office, nursery or dressing room. The master bedroom benefits from built-in storage and a recently installed contemporary en-suite, complete with walk-in shower, double basins and dressing table, all beautifully illuminated by a skylight above. The remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom with shower over bath, generous storage and ample surfaces. One guest bedroom includes a small sink and built-in shelving, while the rear double bedroom enjoys particularly fine views across the grounds towards the village church.

Externally, the property truly comes into its own. Immediately behind the house, a resin-laid terrace provides an excellent entertaining space, complemented by a vine-draped pergola seating area. Beyond this, steps and tiered landscaping rise to the upper gardens, which are especially impressive, expansive, private and stretching back as far as the church, offering a wealth of possibilities for future owners. The total plot extends to approximately 1.5 acres and includes a summerhouse, large workshop and a discreet shipping container for additional storage. To the front of the home is also a large garden, currently laid to lawn with some established planting. Prospective buyers should note that two public footpaths cross the far fields, and the neighbouring property retains driveway access across the front of the house.

Homes of this calibre offering such a compelling blend of character, space and land in this highly sought-after location are rarely available, making this a particularly special opportunity.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-05-02

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,703 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£476,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £189,736 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
69 C
47 E

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway, Allocated Spot
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Limited LimitedO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Mells Church First School1.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 9
    Pupils
    51
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Leigh On Mendip School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School1.4 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    133
    Type
    Voluntary controlled school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Kilmersdon Church School2.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    109
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stoke St Michael Primary School2.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    61
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Somerset Studio School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    152
    Type
    Studio schools
  • Writhlington School3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    894
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Norton Hill Academy3.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,757
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Oakfield Academy3.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    9 to 13
    Pupils
    490
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Somervale Secondary School4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    781
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Co-op Coleford, Coleford, Somerset1.1 miles
Co-op Coleford - Anchor Road, Coleford, Somerset1.3 miles
Spar - Market Place, Nunney, Nunney2.9 miles

GP surgery

Mendip Country Practice1.1 miles

Pharmacy

Coleford Pharmacy1.1 miles

Hospital

Frome Community Hospital4.9 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Frome Rail Station5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Vobster Inn17 metres

Typical drive times

Frome9 min · 5.1 miles
Radstock12 min · 5.3 miles
Wells (city)25 min · 14 miles
Shepton Mallet17 min · 8.6 miles
Midsomer Norton13 min · 6.4 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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