Lower Farm, Faulkland, Somerset, BA3

A stylish and well built modern family home in a quiet setting backing onto open fields and countryside, approx. 4,043 sq ft.

Description

Green Gables is an impressive individual detached family house, constructed of natural random stone featuring Ashlar Bath stone quoins, lintels and cills and smooth render elevations. Large wooden sash windows feature on all but the top floor. There is a slate-tiled roof.

The house has been cleverly designed to suit modern living with spacious well-planned accommodation arranged over three floors, with the main accommodation over two. There is underfloor heating throughout the property over all floors. It is powered by an energy-efficient ground source heat pump which also contributes to its excellent EPC rating B.

Upon entering and beyond the entrance hall is a spacious reception hall. There is a well- appointed kitchen/breakfast room with double French doors opening out onto the garden and practical utility room with cloakroom leading off. The Drawing room has a feature fireplace with a wood burning stove and also double doors leading to the impressive orangery. The orangery is a recent addition and links with the kitchen/breakfast room. There are bi-fold doors out to the gardens as well as the impressive open views. The orangery is bathed in light with a large lantern roof light. There is an air conditioning system to aid on those hot, lazy summer days. Additionally, there is a separate dining room, and snug/sitting room to complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the upper floors, the bedrooms are all double and of excellent proportions, there is an impressive galleried landing that enhances the feeling of space. The principal bedroom enjoys a walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room. In addition, there are four further bedrooms, a family bath room and a shower room on the second floor. Also off the first floor is a practical laundry room. There is a separate home office/hobbies room/double bedroom over the garage, that is accessed via an independent staircase off the utility room.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached via a drive with a five-bar gate and leads to a large gravelled parking area and a double garage. Attractive flower borders finish off the front where there is access via gates to the side and rear of the property. To the rear of the property is an attractive garden enclosed by natural stone walls with a gateway leading through to a paddock.

Off the back of the house is a large paved terrace ideal for entertaining. This in turn leads to a stylish garden pergola with rambling roses climbing around it and ideal for all-day relaxing or entertaining friends. There are lavender beds as well as some specimen trees. The garden and paddock have open country views and amount to approximately 1.5 acres.

Location

The desirable and thriving village of Faulkland has a picturesque village green with historic standing stones and stocks. There is a Village hall, public house, hair salon and Lavender fields with café and gift shop. The property is well placed with easy access to glorious country walks along with open farmland.Further amenities in neighbouring Norton St Phillips include a well-stocked Co-op and Post office, village hall, church and primary school.

Faulkland is well placed for nearby schools- Monkton Combe, Prior Park College and King Edwards in Bath along with Warminster school, Downside and Millfield. There is also a primary school in Hemington as well as other senior schools in the nearby area. There are two universities in Bath.
Faulkland is approximately 10 miles south of Bath famed for its Georgian architecture and Roman heritage, Bath enjoys a wealth of cultural, business and recreational facilities. Also Faulkland is well placed for the vibrant towns of Frome, Bradford on Avon and Bruton. Dining destinations include Babington House, the Newt, Hauser and Worth and The Pig.

The M4 Motorway is to the North of Bath and the A303/M3 route to London is via Warminster. Rail Links- Mainline Bath Spa 10 Miles, Frome 7 Miles, Freshford 7 miles. Bath Spa to London Paddington is approx. 90 minutes. Bristol International Airport is within 24 miles.

Square Footage: 4,043 sq ft


Acreage: 1.5 Acres

Additional Info

Ground source heat pump with subsidy- £1068 per quarter until September 2025
The property has mains water (also to the paddock), three-phase electricity and 1.6 GBPS Fibre broadband available.

Agents note

The property has the benefit of planning permission to erect a timber garden summerhouse in the garden and an agricultural storage building in the paddock.