BECKINGTON (Bath 12 miles approx) An impressive converted barn dating from the 17th Century and offering a wealth of charm and character set in the sought-after Village of Beckington. Good commuter routes to Bath and South. Rail links via Westbury/Warminster. Kitchen, dining room, drawing room, cloakroom, master bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, family bathroom. Ample off road parking. Unconverted barn. Timber home office. Large gardens. paddock with stable. Approx gross int. area main house: 1986 sq ft/184 sq m. PRICE: £795,000

AN IMPRESSIVE CONVERTED BARN DATING FROM THE 17TH CENTURY AND OFFERING A WEALTH OF CHARM AND CHARACTER SET IN THE SOUGHT-AFTER VILLAGE OF BECKINGTON. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, DRAWING ROOM, CLOAKROOM, MASTER BEDROOM WITH EN SUITE BATHROOM, THREE FURTHER BEDROOMS, FAMILY BATHROOM. AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING. UNCONVERTED BARN. TIMBER HOME OFFICE. LARGE GARDENS. PADDOCK WITH STABLE.
PRIORS COURT BARN
GOOSE STREET/RUDGE LANE
BECKINGTON



PRICE: £795,000

LOCATION

Priors Court Barn is situated within the village of Beckington. The village contains a number of stone built houses and cottages as well as the parish church with Norman tower. Amenities include two Public Houses, a primary school, a garage and there are a selection of well reputed farm shops in the local vicinity. The World Heritage City of Bath is some 12 miles distant and is renowned for its architecture as well as its cultural and leisure amenities, including a wide selection of shops, bars and restaurants, The Theatre Royal, Bath Abbey and the Roman Baths. It further benefits from ample sporting facilities including the excellent University Campus Sports Centre. The market towns of Trowbridge and Frome are within 5 and 2 miles respectively of Beckington. The nearby A36 also provides good access to The South as well as links to the M4 at Junction 18 Tormarton. Bath Spa Railway Station provides high speed links to London Paddington (90mins approx.), Bristol Temple Meads and the West Country rail network.



DESCRIPTION

Priors Court Barn is an outstanding barn conversion in excellent order with light and spacious accommodation. There are beautiful exposed beams throughout.

On the ground floor there is a large drawing room with high ceilings, a dining room, a kitchen with Aga, a cloakroom, and a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and views across the gardens. To the first floor there are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Externally the property is surrounded by large level gardens overlooking open fields with a gravelled driveway providing ample parking. There is also an unconverted barn with the potential to convert into ancillary accommodation (subject to the necessary consents), a timber home office, a stable block and a paddock of approximately one acre.

In further detail the accommodation comprises:

ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor RECEPTION HALL Part glazed front door and full height windows. Flagstone flooring. Radiator.

DINING ROOM Window to rear aspect. Flagstone flooring. Hand carved wooden staircase rising to first floor. Exposed beams. Radiator. Telephone point and television aerial point.

DRAWING ROOM Windows to side and front. Four large Velux windows. Attractive fireplace with wood burning stove. Feature purlin and exposed beams. Three radiators. Television aerial points. French doors to southerly aspect.

CLOAKROOM Window to rear. Flagstone flooring. Wash hand basin set in vanity surround and storage below. Low level WC. Part-tiled walls. Radiator.

KITCHEN Large window to rear and part glazed door to rear. Flagstone flooring. Full range of fitted hand carved antique pine floor and wall mounted units, fitted dresser. Franke single sink. Electric Aga with two ovens and hobs. Fitted fridge freezer and plumbing for dishwasher. Exposed beams. Outstanding views across open countryside.

UTILITY Flagstone flooring. Range of fitted cupboards. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Belfast sink. Worcester oil fired boiler.

MASTER BEDROOM Situated on the northern elevation of the ground floor with extensive picture window and feature arched window. Exposed beams. Two double radiators. Telephone point and television aerial point.

EN SUITE BATHROOM White suite comprising tiled Quadrant shower cubicle, low level WC, and wash-hand basin. Part tiled walls. Heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Shaver point.

First Floor LANDING Airing cupboard housing lagged hot water tank with shelving.

BEDROOM TWO Velux window with views to the rear. Exposed beams. Two double fitted cupboards. Window overlooking side aspect with window seat. Feature high level hatch with access to small loft housing water tanks and further storage.
BEDROOM THREE Velux windows to the rear. Exposed beams. Double radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR Two Velux windows to rear, exposed beams, double radiator, telephone point.
FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising Jacuzzi bath, wash-hand basin, and low-level WC. Velux window to rear aspect. Antique copper heated towel rail. Double radiator. Exposed beams with attractive antique fan light window over doorway.

Outside The property is approached via a five-bar wooden gate which leads to a gravelled driveway area providing ample parking. Adjacent to the property is a large random stone unconverted barn with partial open frontage, presently used as a garage/storeroom, but which could provide further accommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.

The grounds of this property including the paddock extend to approximately two acres. The garden surrounds three sides of the house and has superb views over the surrounding countryside and to the Westbury White Horse. Outside the kitchen there is a sun terrace which is perfect for al fresco dining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a variety of flowerbeds, mature trees and shrubs as well as raised vegetable beds and a garden shed. There is also the added advantage of a timber home office measuring approximately 6m x 3.8m and being equipped with light, power and a broadband connection.

At the southerly end of the garden is a five bar gate leading to a paddock which extends to approximately one acre and is enclosed by hedgerows and post and rail fencing. Adjacent to the paddock is a large wooden stable block with tack room, loosebox and hay store.

PRICE £795,000

SERVICES: We are advised that mains electricity and water are supplied to the property. The central heating is oil-fired. Private drainage.

DIRECTIONS Proceed out of Bath on the A36 Warminster Road continuing across the viaduct at Monkton Combe and following signs for Warminster and Frome. Proceed through the village of Woolverton and at the next roundabout turn right at the petrol filling station towards Beckington village itself. Proceed to the village taking your first turning left into Goose Street. Continue along Goose Street, passing under a bridge, and Priors Court Barn will be found on your right hand side.

POSTCODE BA11 6TS

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DIRECTIONS Proceed out of Bath on the A36 Warminster Road continuing across the viaduct at Monkton Combe and following signs for Warminster and Frome. Proceed through the village of Woolverton and at the next roundabout turn right at the petrol filling station towards Beckington village itself. Proceed to the village taking your first turning left into Goose Street. Continue along Goose Street, passing under a bridge, and Priors Court Barn will be found on your right hand side.

POSTCODE FOR BA11 6TS
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