5 bed detached house for sale

Wickham Rise, Frome BA11

Coming to the market for the first time in 42 years, this much-loved detached family home in sought-after Wickham Rise is a rare opportunity to buy in one of Frome’s quieter residential locations, yet still be within easy walking distance of the town centre. With four bedrooms in the main house, two reception rooms, a double garage and an extraordinary hydrotherapy suite with pool, office, shower room and potential ground floor fifth bedroom, this is a home with possibilities you simply won’t find elsewhere.

Bought new 42 years ago, the property has remained in the same ownership ever since, which says a great deal about both the house and its location. Wickham Rise is a peaceful, established residential area where homes rarely become available.

Inside, there is plenty of space for everyday family life. The main lounge is a comfortable, generous room, with an archway connecting it to the separate dining room, creating an easy flow between the two spaces.

The kitchen has been refitted in a clean contemporary style, with white units complemented by contrasting black granite worktops. It is smart and practical with a utility area to one side of the kitchen providing space for laundry and a useful second sink.

What really sets this property apart, however, is the dedicated indoor pool suite with its own private entrance. With a hydrotherapy/Endless Lap pool, this is a wonderful private space designed for year-round fitness, recreation, and low-impact hydrotherapy. Fully enclosed within a purpose-built, porcelain-tiled room, this state-of-the-art facility brings five-star wellness directly into your home.

Fitted with integrated propulsion jets and submerged bench seating along the base, as well as an extraction system, the pool offers adjustable current settings ideal for counter-current lap swimming, aquatic exercise, or just some relaxed soaking.

Dual double-glazed picture windows flood the space with natural light, supplemented by electrically-controlled overhead roof skylights, recessed LED ceiling downlights, and fitted roller blinds for absolute privacy.

In addition to the pool there is also a wetroom, office and a further versatile room which could become a fifth bedroom. It creates an unusually adaptable space with a number of possible uses.

For someone working in physiotherapy, rehabilitation or a related profession, there is exciting potential to create a dedicated treatment and hydrotherapy space at home, subject to any necessary permissions or consents. For a household where hydrotherapy or ground-floor accommodation would be particularly useful, the combination of pool, shower room and additional room could be invaluable.

It could equally appeal to a serious swimmer, triathlete or athlete who would love the ability to incorporate training and recovery into daily life without having to leave home.

And, of course, none of those uses need apply. The space could simply become a fantastic leisure suite for the whole family, with the adjoining office and additional room used for home working, hobbies or a home gym.

Upstairs are four bedrooms, one with ensuite bathroom, as well as a separate wetroom with underfloor heating, giving the main house plenty of flexibility for families, couples, working from home or anyone wanting dedicated space for guests.

Outside, the rear garden has been designed to be low maintenance with a large raised patio area bounded by an old dry stone wall, making it an easy space to enjoy without spending every weekend looking after it.

There is also a double garage, part of which has previously been used as a gym, adding yet another useful dimension for anyone looking for workshop, fitness, storage or hobby space, and a useful gravelled area next to the garage which would make a perfect spot for a table and chairs to enjoy an early morning coffee or chilled glass of wine in the evening.

For the eco-conscious buyer, the house is fitted with solar panels and battery storage with excess energy generating fit payments for the owners and Full Fibre to the Property makes homeworking a breeze.

Living in Wickham Rise, Frome

For buyers searching for a four or five-bedroom home within walking distance of Frome town centre, the location is a particularly attractive part of the package.

Wickham Rise combines the convenience of living close to town with a surprisingly quiet and peaceful setting. Properties here seldom come to the market, and after 42 years in the same ownership, this particular home now presents a rare chance for someone new to make it their own.

Whether you are looking for a spacious family home, somewhere that can accommodate changing needs over time, a property with room to work professionally from home, or simply a house with something genuinely different, this is one that deserves to be seen.

Material Information

Council Tax - Band E - Somerset Council

Tenure – Freehold

Services - The home is supplied by Mains Gas, Electricity, Water, Sewage and Solar Panels with battery back up

Further Material Information can be found in the interactive Key Facts for Buyers report (Virtual Tour 2). You are advised to read this carefully

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