Summary - WHATCOMBE FARMHOUSE JACKS LANE SPRING GARDENS FROME BA11 3NL
Approx. 10.89 acres: gardens, orchards, paddocks and woodland
Whatcombe Farmhouse is a substantial 17th-century stone farmhouse set in approximately 10.89 acres of formal gardens, paddocks, orchard and woodland. The principal house offers very large, flexible accommodation across three floors including a principal suite with dressing room and spacious en suite, multiple reception rooms with woodburners, and high ceilings and original stone floors in parts. The estate includes a detached four-bedroom cottage and a versatile annexe building (currently used as a nursery) plus three large barns, stables and a studio/office, providing clear options for extended family use or income generation.
The kitchen and utility areas are fitted to a high standard — Italian marble worktops, island, integrated appliances and modern conveniences such as underfloor heating, air conditioning and an EV charging point. The grounds are mature and well arranged for leisure and entertaining: lawns, formal rose garden, gazebo with power, greenhouse, orchards, paddocks, south and north woodlands with tree house and hobbit house, and a party barn with stage and bar.
Practical considerations are straightforward but material. All three dwellings carry EPC ratings of D and the property will require ongoing maintenance given its age and scale; council tax is described as quite expensive. The annexe/studio is served by a septic tank and some parts of the house are serviced by separate hot-water/heating systems, which adds complexity to running costs and maintenance. The house sits in a rural hamlet setting, about a 15-minute level walk into Frome, so commuting and daily services are accessible but the property remains relatively remote.
Whatcombe suits a family seeking a large, characterful country home with flexible outbuildings, or a buyer wanting a rural property with clear potential for income (holiday let, event use, workspace or childcare). Its mix of period charm, extensive grounds and multiple buildings makes it a rare, versatile estate in the Frome area, while buyers should budget for ongoing upkeep and energy-improvement works.
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