KEY FEATURES
6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
4 receptions
3928 sqft
Designed to maximise light, the kitchen has two walls of floor to ceiling glazed doors meeting at a corner apex. This floods the large, open plan space with light and brings the outside in. It also has a separate dining room and expansive sitting room for easy entertaining. The landscaped garden extends towards the neighbouring fields for an open feel.
- Six bedrooms (two ensuite)
- Three floors
- Open plan kitchen & family room
- Large sitting room with Chesney wood burner
- Generous study / play room
- Bootroom & separate utility area
- Landscaped garden with terrace
- Double garage with green roof
Ground Floor
First Floor
Second Floor
DESIGN CONCEPT
The brief was for a design-led interior finish to elevate both the look of the house but also its flow and functionality for everyday living. They have been built using quality materials and fitted out to last. Working with a colour palette inspired by the British countryside to bring a feeling of tranquillity, we added in darker autumnal tones for depth and individuality.
We spent considerable time planning the downstairs spaces for practical living, designing a kitchen that would be the heart of the home, a separate utility room with butler’s sink and boot room with wood panelling.
Design concept
The layout of this house just works and it backs straight on to fields.
GENERAL FEATURES
- Aluminium windows in French Grey
- Bi-fold doors from kitchen & sitting room
- Mix of oak & large format tiles on ground floor
- Wool & silk mix carpets to upper levels
- Solid doors throughout
- Designer kitchen in Cornforth White
- Luxurious bathrooms
- Bespoke fitted wardrobes from Italy
- Driveway & garage with motorised door
- Landscaped garden with terrace
HEATING, ELECTRICS & AUDIO
- Worcester condensed high-capacity gas boiler
- Underfloor heating with Heatmiser smart controls
- Sussex Range heated towel rails on a separate circuit
- Systemair Clean Air system
- Mixture of spots and pendants throughout
- Ultrafast full fibre network supply
- Speaker cable allowing for hardwired sound system
- Hardwired smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors
- Wiring for electric car charging point
- Fitted security alarm system
DESIGNER KITCHEN
No. 8’s designer kitchen has a whole corner of glass which brings the outside environment in. Stylish cabinetry with groove detailing is in Farrow & Ball’s Cornforth White and has Armac Martin brassware. Quartz stone worktops are accented by iridescent blue tiles behind the island and extractor. Black metal and reed glass open shelving and feature wall lights add to the sense of homeliness.
There is a tall pantry cupboard and the island has a seating area and preparation sink. Integrated Siemens appliances include two full size ovens, one multifunction and one with microwave, induction hob, American style fridge with plumbed chilled water and ice dispenser, and dishwasher.
Space has been left for a washing machine and dryer in the separate utility room.
Kitchen 08
LUXURY BATHROOMS
The master ensuite features Calacatta white marble floors and shower surround, elegant Finwood Designs vanity unit with drawer and dual basins, as well as a mix of mosaic and patterned tile feature areas.
The family bathroom has large format porcelain tiles, and all bathrooms have underfloor heating. We have used Duravit sanitaryware, brushed black Vado brassware and Merlyn black framed shower screens for a classic but contemporary feel.
Family Bath 01
LOCATION
Somerset is a popular county with a huge amount to offer. Beckington itself is a lively village with a vibrant social scene, well-attended church and tennis and cricket clubs. It’s perfectly placed for access to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath, just 12 miles away, as well as Frome and Bruton, Somerset towns that regularly feature in The Times Best Places to Live Guide. All offer a wealth of restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as galleries, theatre, museums, cinemas and cultural events.
There is many a good pub to discover including Beckington’s The Forester’s and The Woolpack. The award winning Talbot Inn is a short drive or cycle away in Mells, as is Babington House – the well-known Soho House private members’ country club.
Situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), there are endless views to enjoy and walks to explore, including the Costwold Way, Cley Hill and Glastonbury Tor. Orchardleigh Golf course is nearby, as are a number of riding, rowing and other outdoor pursuit centres. World class sporting facilities include Bath Rugby, Bath Cricket Club and Bath University.
Iford House & Gardens is on the doorstep, with the National Trust’s Stourhead, The Newt in Somerset, Hauser & Wirth and Longleat a pleasant trip through the lanes.
Beckington itself is very well served by local amenities, including:
- Two popular pubs
- Local café and deli
- Doctors’ surgery
- Tennis and cricket clubs
- Petrol station with Marks & Spencer & Starbucks Coffee
- Post Office in nearby Norton-St-Philip
- Whiterow Farm Shop with butcher, fishmonger and fish & chip takeaway
Frome offers an array of independent bakers, butchers, delicatessens, cafes and takeaways, as well as health services. There are many gym, yoga and dance studios nearby, as well as a long list of children’s clubs and classes in Frome, Bradford on Avon and Bath.
The Frome Independent Market, Shepton Flea and the Bath & West Antiques Market are important dates in the monthly calendar. Various art, music and literary festivals are regular annual events.
Well positioned for both state and independent schooling, there are a wealth of options. Beckington School is a popular First School in the Beckington and Mells Church Schools Federation. Springmead in Beckington offers a private junior school alternative with other nearby options including All Hallows, The Paragon, Monkton and King Edward’s Independent Preparatory Schools.
Writhlington School and Frome College are nearby state secondaries, as are Bath’s Hayesfield For Girls, Beechen Cliff For Boys and Ralph Allen. There are a wealth of independent day options including Millfield, King’s Bruton and Downside in Somerset, Dauntsey’s, Marlborough and Stonar in Wiltshire and Prior Park College, Kingswood and The Royal High in Bath, to name but a few.
See www.isc.co.uk for independent schools and www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk for state schools information.
Beckington is ideally placed for easy access to London via the A303 (M3) or from a mainline train station in Bath or Westbury, with the high speed link taking less than an hour and a half into Paddington.
The A36 provides easy access to the motorway network including the M4 and M5, with Salisbury, the New Forest and the South Coast to the East on the A36, or Devon and Cornwall further South West via the A303.
There are train stations in Frome and Freshford, regular bus services from the centre of Beckington village to Frome, Bath, Trowbridge and other villages, as well as a number of local taxi companies.
Bristol Airport, serving many UK and European destinations, is under an hour’s drive.