Guide price

£595,000

(£309/sq. ft)

4 bed cottage for sale
Lower Vobster, Near Mells And Frome, Somerset BA3

    • 4 beds

    • 1 bath

    • 2 receptions

    • From 1,925 - 2,415 sq. ft

  • Freehold

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About this property

  • 4 bedrooms

  • 2 reception rooms

  • 1 bathroom

  • Outbuildings

  • Period

  • Detached

  • Garden

  • Parking

  • Village

  • Cottage

Believed to date back to the 1600s, Honeysuckle Cottage is a substantial period home offering approximately 1,925 sq ft of well‐balanced accommodation arranged over two floors.

The ground floor features an entrance hall leading to a dining room with exposed stonework and flagstone flooring, alongside a sitting/breakfast room with beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace. The kitchen sits centrally within the house and is supported by a separate utility/laundry room and cloakroom.

On the first floor are four well‐proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom fitted with a roll‐top bath and a large walk‐in shower, offering flexibility for family living, guest accommodation or home working.

Outside, the property is approached via a five‐bar gate onto a private driveway with parking, in addition to a detached double garage. The garden is bordered by a gently flowing brook, creating a peaceful and private setting designed for enjoyment rather than intensive maintenance, with lawned areas and a gravel terrace ideal for outdoor dining.

A particular highlight is the detached summerhouse/studio/home office with power and light, providing highly versatile ancillary space well suited to home working, creative use or hobbies. Including the summerhouse and garage, the total floor area extends to approximately 2,415 sq ft.

The property offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a substantial period home in a desirable Somerset location, with scope for cosmetic enhancement to suit individual taste.

Honeysuckle Cottage is situated within the peaceful hamlet of Lower Vobster, close to the highly regarded village of Mells, known for its beautiful church, the celebrated Talbot Inn, village shop and primary school.

Nearby Frome offers a vibrant mix of independent shops, cafés, theatres and historic cobbled streets, while Bruton provides a renowned cultural scene including the Hauser & Wirth gallery. Babington House and The Newt in Somerset are also within easy reach.

The area enjoys good transport connections and access to an excellent range of schools.

Distances: Mells 1.5 miles, Frome 5 miles, Bruton 12.5 miles, Wells 13 miles, Bath 13.5 miles.

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