7 bedroom detached house for sale

Clydesdale Villa is a detached three-storey house tucked away looking over 'The Dippy' - one of Frome's protected nature reserves. A wonderful veranda overlooks the abundance of Wisitera and mature gardens. The property offers seven bedrooms, period features and parking for several vehicles all within walking distance of town.Formally built as two properties in the late 1800s, Clydesdale Villas has since been converted into one spacious detached home. You enter the property via a welcoming entrance hall, a handy downstairs w/c finished with a traditional William Morrice wallpaper sits to the left. Moving further into the property, you enter the open-plan kitchen dining room, flooded with natural light. A fitted classic country-style kitchen with bespoke glazed cupboards, stone worktops, exposed floorboards, and a gas range oven.  a large open fireplace takes centre stage set against the exposed stone wall and the bay window with far-reaching views of the garden. The first reception sits on the south side of the building, with painted floorboards and an open fire with a marble surround. There is a further snug with a cosy wood burner and built-in glass-fronted dresser. A utility room completes the ground floor. Stone steps lead down into the basement with power, there is plenty of space to store wood, use as a workshop or even a wine cellar.On the first floor there are four bedrooms and the family bathroom. All the bedrooms are double in size and feature fireplaces. Bedroom three and four offer lovely views over the garden and are light from the south facing aspect. The bathroom has a shower and a free-standing bath with dual aspect windows. On the second floor is the main bedroom which runs the depth of the property with triple aspect windows, vaulted ceilings, a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite shower room. Bedrooms two and three have potential for the new owners to make their own, these rooms both offers built in wardrobes and one potential for an ensuite shower.The rear decked veranda is south facing and wraps around the back of the property, with the heady scent of wisteria entwined around the balustrade. There are stone steps leading down to the garden which is planted with a wealth of mature plants, shrubs, and trees. The garden is tiered and is laid to lawn with surrounding foliage and wildlife. There is an apple tree, a grapevine, compost area and flower beds. The front of the property has a gated driveway for several cars and a double garage – please note this garage does require some attention.The property is located within walking distance to all the independent shops, cafes, restaurants, and bars Frome has to offer. The train station and several schools are also walking distance away. The Dippy is nature reserve which is maintained by local volunteers and is home to a wealth of wildlife and footpaths for a longer walk if desired.Mains gas, electrics, water and drainage.EPC D Council Tax Band E