Frome, BA11 3JU

Situated within the attractive village of Whatley, just a short drive from Frome, Wagtail House is a substantial semi-detached family home offering exceptionally well-proportioned accommodation, enclosed gardens, ample parking and a detached double garage. Built in 2002, the property combines generous living spaces with a peaceful village setting, enjoying easy access to surrounding countryside while remaining conveniently positioned for nearby amenities and transport links.

The property is approached via a courtyard driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles, alongside a detached double garage with twin doors, power, lighting and useful storage space above. A wood store is positioned to one side. Inside, the accommodation is notably spacious throughout. A particularly large entrance hall creates an impressive first impression and offers flexibility to be used as an additional reception or reading area if desired. The sitting room is positioned to the rear of the house and enjoys a triple aspect, allowing for excellent natural light throughout the day. Doors open directly onto the garden, while a Jetmaster fireplace forms an attractive focal point to the room. A standout feature of the home is the expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, ideally suited to modern family life and entertaining. This bright and sociable space offers an extensive range of wall and base units, room for appliances, generous dining space and further areas for seating and relaxation. A wood-burning stove provides warmth and character, creating a cosy atmosphere during the winter months. The ground floor also benefits from a study with garden views, a practical utility and boot room, boiler room and downstairs WC.

Upstairs, there are five exceptionally well-proportioned bedrooms, all bright and airy doubles with ample space for storage and furniture. The master bedroom is particularly impressive, enjoying dual aspect windows which allow light to flood the room throughout the day, along with a stylish en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms also benefit from en-suite facilities, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. A useful linen cupboard is located on the landing, and a door opens out onto external steps leading directly down into the garden.

Outside, the gardens lie predominantly to the rear of the property and are fully enclosed, enjoying a good degree of privacy. Designed to be both attractive and manageable, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a patio seating area providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Raised planted borders run alongside sections of the lawn and house, filled with established shrubs, climbing plants and seasonal planting which create attractive blocks of colour throughout the year. The overall effect is both welcoming and low maintenance, while still offering excellent scope for an enthusiastic gardener to further develop and personalise the space.

Whatley is a small and attractive village located just a couple of miles from Frome. The nearby villages of Mells and Nunney provide a range of local amenities including schools, pubs, cafés and village shops, while Frome itself offers an excellent selection of independent shops, restaurants and a mainline rail link to London. Babington House is also within easy reach, and a number of well-regarded independent schools can be found in Bruton, Bath, Warminster and at Downside.