Detached house for sale in Trudoxhill, Frome, Somerset BA11

Millards Hill House is a Grade II Listed Georgian House originally constructed in the late 18th century by the owner of the Marston Estate and is a classical symmetrical design with later C19 and C20 additions. It benefits from number of period features traditional sash windows, open fireplaces, excellent ceiling heights with dentilled cornicing and a grand entrance hall with Tuscan Columns. The house is approached via a private drive alongside parkland paddocks with timber post and rails. The drive spilts providing access to the house, leading to a gravelled circuit by the front door and to the rear of the house, cottage and stabling. The house provides for extensive entertaining space with a large south facing drawing room opening onto a terrace with far reaching views towards
King Alfreds Tower.
There are 9 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms (including the two bedroom annexe) with two further attic rooms. The house has been in the same ownership for nearly 40 years and would benefit from a programme of renovation and modernisation.

Garden and Grounds
The mature gardens surround the house and the property benefits from a covered swimming pool and pool house and the old tennis court could easily be reinstated.

Outbuildings
To the west of the house an extensive range of single storey stone buildings used for garaging and storage which have previously been granted planning consent for residential use.

Cottage
Garden Cottage is a detached two bedroom cottage in need to refurbishment which sits on the edge of the yard, and accessed via the back drive.

Equestrian Facilties
The equestrian facilities provide 16 stables in total with the majority in an American barn along with 2 tack and feed rooms, wash down and an open fronted hay/straw barn. There is waxed sand and rubber outdoor manège and a four horse-walker.

Land
There approximately 44 acres of pasture paddocks surrounding the house all of which are fenced and have water troughs.

Woodland (available by seperate negotiation)
Postlebury Wood is a substantial mixed woodland extending to 219 acres largely composed of oak and hazel with active restocking. It is designated as a sssi principally due to the large population of homostyle primroses. The woodland is a haven with well developed ground flora and provides a very special amenity to Millards Hill House and in its own right.

Millards Hill House is half a mile south of the rural village Trudoxhill which has a thriving community with a popular pub The White Hart Inn, a busy village hall and a veterinary centre. The local town of Frome is the largest market town in Somerset, with a
thriving arts community and good shopping including, a host of small independent shops, two theatres, a cinema and a sports centre and mainline rail services. Frome has recently voted one of the top six places to live in England by 'The Times' newspaper.
This popularity is bolstered by the presence of Babington House (7 miles), the renowned Hauser and Wirth with gallery shop and restaurant (9 miles) and the recent addition of The Newt Hotel (11 miles). The city of Bath is within 18 miles of the property. Bath is a World Heritage Site, famed for its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture and provides extensive shopping, leisure and cultural facilities and excellent restaurants. The area is well serviced for equestrian enthusiasts with excellent facilities nearby at Barrow Farm, West Wilts and Downlands Farm. There are local pony clubs and hunting with the South West Wilts or Mendip and Wincanton Racecourse is just 13 miles. There are a series of well known independent schools locally with All Hallows Preparatory only 6 miles away, Kings Bruton (9 miles), Downside (10 miles), Millfield (20 miles) and several further options in Bath (18 miles). There is also excellent an excellent grammer school at Sexys Bruton. The mainline train station at Frome gives access to London Paddington (journey time approx 90 minutes) and Bristol (journey time approx 1 hour). The property is well situated for access to the A36 and beyond to the A303 and M3 to London. Bristol International airport is a
45 minute drive away.