Wells Road, Emborough

Vendors comments - "Hive Cottage was an old Post Office which dates back over 330 years old. Over the 30 years of ownership we have had pigs, goats, sheep, calves, chickens and ducks and as our family left home we reduced this down and now have fish in our 2 ponds. The house is very homely and spacious with many parties being held here over the years."

Hive Cottage is an outstanding period home that has roots dating back 330 years. Positioned centrally on its 2-acre plot, the home has been extended over the years and now provides versatile accommodation throughout. Accessed via a private driveway leading to a turning circle, the sense of exclusivity flows from the moment you approach the home.

An impressive entrance greets you with a galleried landing and sweeping staircase. Overall, there are five reception rooms that can be used for various purposes, allowing this home to blend and mold over the years. As set up now, there is a games room and study off the entrance, which could be used to create an internal annex style accommodation for multi generational living.
The lounge is a dual aspect space and forms part of the oldest section of the building. A large stove and French doors onto the garden offer a cosy yet well connected space.

A central snug connects both the kitchen/diner and pantry, w/c and the internal garage. The kitchen/diner is a wonderful space that has been the heartbeat of the home for many years. The central space that connects all ground floor rooms, providing a social area which also connects to the gardens. The kitchen itself is complete with granite worktops, AGA and Rangemaster with plenty of storage. A handy utility room is located off the kitchen.
Doors lead onto a formal dining room, which is full of natural daylight and provides plenty of space to bring the whole family together during big events. A covered terrace completes the ground floor accommodation and is the ideal space for all year round usage.

On the first floor, the galleried landing has storage cupboards and doors leading to all bedrooms. Hive Cottage is unique in its layout as all four bedrooms are double rooms with their own en-suite bathrooms. The main bedroom is a large room with ample wardrobe storage and a balcony overlooking the gardens.

Externally, the property offers large grounds, which make it the superior home that it is. There are pretty gardens, outbuildings, garages, landscaped areas with ponds, seating areas and two paddocks. All encompassing a little over 2 acres and providing space for all ages.
Outbuildings have been used for aviaries, pigs and other livestock over the years which has been a brilliant space to grow their family.

Located within Emborough and on the boundary to Chilcompton the property is set back from the road and well connected to the local area. Chilcompton provides the amenities and has a great community with its two highly rated pubs, primary school, nursery, Co-op shop, GP surgery and dispensary.
The location is surrounded by countryside with many walks out across fields stretching beyond the villages mentioned. Wells, Bath, Frome and Bristol are easily reached by car, whilst public transport is on your doorstep. Frome or Bath provide the nearest train stations that connect into London and the wider areas.

Agents notes: The property is on a private drainage system, but all other mains are connected.