Detached 4 bedroom cottage close to Babington House

Luckington Cottage is set along a peaceful country lane, surrounded by open countryside, yet within a short walk of the renowned Babington House. Built circa 1800, the property is not listed.

A porch with dual-aspect windows provides a practical entrance for coats and boots, leading into the central hallway. To the left, the sitting room is a warm and characterful space, centred around an inglenook fireplace with wood burner and views over the front garden. This flows through to the kitchen/breakfast room, which spans almost the full width of the house and overlooks the rear garden. This is a charming farmhouse-style kitchen featuring tiled flooring, painted units with timber worktops, and a traditional Belfast sink with brass mixer tap, open wooden shelving and a range-style Italian La Nordica wood-burning oven providing an attractive focal point. The room also offers space for a dining table, ideal for everyday living.
Just off the kitchen is a useful utility/boot room with a shower and access to the garden, along with a downstairs w.c.

A further door leads into the dining room, a dual-aspect space with views to both the front and rear. A wood-burning stove provides a focal point and also feeds the radiators and hot water, while exposed beams add to the character. The dining room connects back to the entrance hall, creating a natural circular flow throughout the ground floor.

Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms. A bright double to the left of the landing includes fitted storage and far-reaching countryside views. A second double at the front has built-in wardrobes and overlooks the garden and surrounding landscape. To the rear, a further spacious double benefits from dual-aspect windows, countryside views and fitted wardrobes. The fourth bedroom is a comfortable single or small double, overlooking the rear garden. A family bathroom serves all bedrooms. y

Outside
The property is approached via a shared driveway serving Luckington Cottage and one other home. It sits within a generous plot (approx 1/3 acre) with a private driveway to the front providing off-road parking as well as more off road parking at the rear of the property. The gardens extend to three sides, mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature trees, shrubs and fruit trees including apple, cherry and pear trees, there is also a working well within the garden.In addition, there is a converted barn providing ancillary accommodation, comprising a bedroom and reception room.

Utilities: mains electric, mains water, oil fired central heating and hot water as well as wood fired central heating, private drainage (sewage treatment works was installed in 2021), electric immersion heater.

Situation
Newbury is a small hamlet surrounding by rolling countryside, situated just 2 miles from the sought after village of Mells and 6 miles from Frome.

Mells boasts a rich heritage, an ancient church, and a vibrant, active community. The village is well-equipped to serve its residents, offering a community-run shop, a post office, and the renowned Talbot Inn - an award-winning hotel and restaurant. The delightful Walled Garden features a small plant nursery alongside an outdoor café, where guests can enjoy wood-fired pizzas beneath the trees or in the greenhouse restaurant during the summer months. There are extensive walking, cycling, and bridleway networks accessible directly from the village, including the Macmillan Way—a long-distance trail that traces the path of the Mells River as it winds through the area.

Nearby Frome is a thriving historic market town with many notable buildings and features the highest number of listed buildings in Somerset. This trendy historic town is also popular for its artisan street markets, festival and a host of cultural events. There is a sports centre, restaurants, live music venues and a cinema, all within walking distance from the house.

Babington House private members club, which offers a wide range of leisure and recreational facilities, is a ten minute drive. Longleat Safari Park, The Newt, Stourhead Gardens and Hauser & Wirth art gallery are all within 20-30 minutes drive from the house. #

Frome station offers high speed rail links to London Paddington and London Waterloo, whilst the A303 (M3) provides good road access to London and the wider motorway network, in addition to the A36, M4 and M5 all being within easy reach.

Directions
Postcode: BA11 3RQ
What three words: ///march.cubs.stupidly

Tenure
Freehold

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