Fountain House is a superb Grade II* listed Georgian property in a peaceful part of Frome. Renovated in 2010, the house retains period character and charm while offering everything a modern family needs including a brand new kitchen/breakfast room.
Internally accommodation is arranged over three floors, and the majority of rooms retain ceiling mouldings and original fireplaces. The double drawing room has a broad bay which includes two sash windows and a central French window to open lawn; all the principal windows downstairs have their original shutters.
Upstairs the master bedroom suite has floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and the guest bedroom suite on the second floor has a door to a roof terrace which overlooks the garden. There are a further five bedrooms upstairs, and the shower and bathrooms are new.
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Outside is an acre of gardens which are predominantly laid to lawn with a flagged terrace and a gentle bank. There are wonderful mature trees and a large terraced courtyard at the rear, and a swimming pool with pool house.
Mentioned by Pevsner, and more recently featured in Grand Designs this property would suit a modern family looking for a Somerset property with flair.
Fountain House is situated within walking distance of the historic town centre of Frome in Somerset.
The guide price is £1.5m. For further information please contact Savills on 01225 474 543 or visit www.savills.co.uk.
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