6 Bedrooms Detached House - Under Offer
Church Lane, Stratton-on-the-Fosse, Radstock Offers In Region Of £1,150,000
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A classically handsome Grade II listed 18th Century Rectory set in the lovely village of Stratton-on-the-Fosse next to the church St Vigors, with beautiful landscaped gardens, a separate two bedroom coach house, and stunning views across the valley.
About the property:
A classically handsome Grade II listed 18th Century Rectory set in the lovely village of Stratton-on-the-Fosse next to the church St Vigors, with beautiful landscaped gardens, a separate two bedroom coach house, and stunning views across the valley.
About the inside:
The front elevation has a large half-glazed door to the well-proportioned hall. Doors lead to a double aspect dining room with a panelled sash framed window overlooking the front garden. Across the hall is the sitting room with fireplace and decorative arch and parquet flooring. Stairs from the hall leads to a half landing with a panelled cloak room. The dual aspect drawing room to the rear of the house has a marble fireplace, and a large bay window with French doors opening out to the side.
The traditional country-style kitchen incorporates wooden hand-built units with quartz surfaces, a large built-in cupboard with a hidden hatch to the drawing room, oil-fired AGA and a door to the walk-in pantry. The utility room beyond the kitchen has further built-in cupboards and houses the boiler. Quarry tiles make this a practical room after muddy walks and gardening and has a door leading out to the driveway and the Coach House. Upstairs the large principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, and lovely views over open countryside from its double aspect windows. The second bedroom, also double aspect, looks over the garden to the rear. Bedroom four is entered from the galleried landing. A family bathroom has a roll top bath, shower, hand basin and WC and a large window looking out across fields and the lane below. The last bedroom, also a double room, has a generous cupboard and two windows.
The Coach House
Previously let as a successful Airbnb the Coach House comprises of a generous entrance hall with a bedroom and en-suite shower room. Upstairs the dining area is on the galleried landing which opens into a light dual aspect sitting room. The rear hall leads to a well planned kitchen, double bedroom and family bathroom.
Two garages and an additional store room compete the accommodation.
About the outside:
A five bar gate set between stone pillars lead you into a generous driveway with parking for several vehicles and access to the garages and Coach House. Beautifully landscaped established gardens provide extensive lawns, summer house, fruit trees and herbaceous borders, with views of the church and open countryside. A pretty gate set in the wall leads from the road to the front door.
About the area:
Situated on the edge of the Mendip Hills, Stratton on the Fosse is a delightful village that is home to the renowned Downside School and only a few miles from Babington House. Frome is approximately 9 miles away, with Wells (9 miles), Bath (12 miles) and Bristol (18 miles) all within commuting distance.
Viewings are highly recommended as this is a beautiful period home and needs to be seen in order to appreciate its full charm.
