Rudge Road, Standerwick, Frome, BA11

Leading off from the country lane, a pair smart electric timber gates mark the private entrance to the property. The drive leads smoothy up to the newly landscaped driveway, pea gravel softens the large expanse of parking. The home’s honey-toned Cotswold stone façade is beautifully complemented by traditional lime mortar, while a ribbon of lilac wisteria drapes elegantly across the exterior. Inside, a thoughtfully designed boot room provides a practical buffer into the main living space. This large room embraces the heart of the house in rich hues, antique brass wall lighting and a full ceiling of beams stretch across. An impressive ingle-nook fireplace takes centre stage and adds immensely to the atmosphere of the space. Off to the right is the snug, cocooned in deep dark colours and furnishings, its ideal for cinema nights.

The kitchen, set within a later addition, spans the full depth of the house it’s oil fuelled AGA is flanked by rows of wall and floor cupboards and a kitchen island, providing ample workspace and storage for a family kitchen. The stone floors underfoot continue through to the back kitchen and utility room, Stone flooring continues through to the back kitchen and utility room, where a double electric oven provides a practical alternative to the AGA, alongside space for laundry appliances. A characterful cloakroom completes this area and could easily be reconfigured back into a downstairs WC if desired.

Flooded with natural light, the orangery enjoys uninterrupted views across the surrounding wild meadows. This versatile space is designed for year-round use, enhanced by underfloor heating and a sleek wood-burning stove delivering an impressive 5kW output.

The first floor is split by two staircases, the first of which rises from the kitchen to a unique double bedroom with heightened ceilings and a designated bathroom. Finished in white stone, gold fittings and bespoke lighting, this set of rooms could easily make a inviting guest suite. Just below the second staircase sits a glamours shower room, finished in green and pink colours, it serves the three bedrooms on the first floor. The second staircase ascends from the main sitting room to three further bedrooms. Two generously sized rooms comfortably accommodate king-size beds and benefit from eaves storage currently arranged as walk-in wardrobes. The third bedroom, though smaller, still fits a double bed and enjoys charming views over the front drive and a magnificent willow tree. Occupying the entire top floor, the principal suite is a tranquil retreat nestled within the eaves. This spacious, dual-aspect room offers ample space for furnishings and is complemented by a beautifully finished en-suite bathroom in a timeless palette of white, marble, and gold.

In the immediate areas surround the property are several raised beds, a stone-built double garage connected with mains power, a few other outbuildings including a greenhouse. An adorable Shepards hut had been fitted out to a high standard and is an established self-catering holiday let with excellent reviews.

Yet it is what lies beyond the house that truly sets this property apart. Extending to just under seven acres, the grounds have been thoughtfully transformed into a flourishing re-wilding meadow. In only a few short years, as the land has been allowed to return to its natural state, the diversity and abundance of wildlife have increased remarkably. Everything from barn owls, an array butterflies and native deer have reclaimed the meadows amongst the hedgerows of white hawthorn blossom. A network of gently mown pathways weaves through the meadows, inviting exploration. These trails lead down to a natural spring-fed pond - an idyllic setting to enjoy throughout the warmer months. Here, a bespoke cabana and wood-fired pizza oven create a wonderfully relaxed space for outdoor entertaining, surrounded by the beauty and tranquillity of the landscape.

EPC F  Council Tax Band G

Freehold

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