4 Bed Character Property For Sale

**Guide price £700,000 - £750,000**

THIS PRICE REDUCTION IS TO ENCOURAGE A SWIFT SALE FOR OUR HIGHLY MOTIVATED VENDOR.

The Old Mill is an attractive Grade II listed detached building with the most incredible, magical, romantic gardens in addition to a number of outbuildings providing flexible work from home space and the ability to run an Airbnb business. The location is a key selling point here, with a peaceful semi-rural position within the village, just a few miles from Babington House.

The main house - the property enjoys character features in abundance with exposed beams throughout and the remains of the mill axle thought to have once been part of an Elizabethan ship’s mast. The entrance hall has a solid oak door which provides access to both reception rooms. The sitting room features a wood burning stove and exposed wooden beams, whilst the dining room has dual aspect windows and beams. The kitchen has views of the garden and is fitted with a stylish range of wall and base units, topped with granite work surfaces with an integrated dishwasher and oven with hob. You will find access to the garden from the kitchen which provides a perfect arrangement for al-fresco dining and entertaining.

On the first floor are two bedrooms both with hand built oak storage and exposed beams in addition to a family bathroom.

On the second floor is the master suite with its galleried area looking out of the former grain drop and en-suite bathroom. A further double bedroom with exposed beams completes this floor.

OUTSIDE

The Old Mill sits in a plot of approximately 1.6 acres with a detached double garage which is used as an artist studio with workspace and a gallery. As well as a large terrace perfect for entertaining and hosting dinner parties, there is an enclosed vegetable garden and the most incredible landscaped meadow designed to encourage wildlife with an array of wildflowers.

A bridge over the mill stream provides access to the island and mill pond with summer house and a further lawn where you find a Shepherd's hut with water. There is also a cabin at the rear of the meadow with open plan kitchen/living room with a shower room complete with hot water.

LOCATION

This quiet village is in the heart of Somerset, approximately six miles from the lively market town of Frome (a 15-minute drive), a bus route connects Coleford with Frome, Radstock, Midsomer Norton and Bath (just a 30-minute drive). Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury and Wells are within easy reach.

The community minded village of Coleford offers two public houses, a convenience store, a chemist, a primary school, a surgery and two churches. There are Secondary schools in Midsomer Norton, Radstock or Frome. Coleford is a highly active village with clubs suitable for all ages. There are plenty of well signed footpaths surrounding the village.