Summary - SELWOOD LODGE LEYS LANE FROME BA11 2JX
11 bed 5 bath Detached
A grand Grade II-listed country house with extensive grounds and period detail.
Grade II-listed Tudor Revival house, built 1825
Selwood Lodge is an imposing Grade II-listed Tudor Revival house set on a substantial 1.5-acre plot on the northern edge of Frome. Built in 1825 and extending to about 7,521 sq ft, the property offers 11 bedrooms, five bathrooms and circa 35 rooms laid across multiple floors — ideal for a family, household with live-in staff, or a buyer seeking a large country residence with historic character. Full-height sash windows, bow elevations and richly detailed period features create generous, light-filled reception rooms and a dramatic principal staircase.
The grounds include sweeping lawns, ancient specimen trees, a walled vegetable garden, a south-westerly patio and a central courtyard that nods to southern European design. Practical benefits include a garage, pantry and utility rooms, and good road and rail connections: Frome and Westbury stations provide services to London, while Bristol Airport is within driving distance.
Important considerations are factual and material: the property’s Grade II listing imposes conservation and planning constraints which will affect alterations, repairs and maintenance. Its age and size mean ongoing maintenance and running costs are significant, reflected in a high Council Tax band. The house is presented with many original fixtures and finishes that may require specialist conservation work rather than standard refurbishment.
This is a rare opportunity for a purchaser who values architectural distinction, space and privacy and who is prepared for the stewardship obligations of a listed country house. For buyers seeking a sizeable historic home in a very affluent, low-crime area with strong local amenities and good transport links, Selwood Lodge offers distinctive potential; for those wanting a low-maintenance or easily modernised property, the listing and scale will be constraining.
7 bedroom country house for sale in Frome, Somerset, BA11 — £3,250,000 • 7 bed • 5 bath • 5608 ft²
3 bedroom character property for sale in Murtry, Orchardleigh, Frome, BA11 — £650,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 1209 ft²
7 bedroom detached house for sale in Jacks Lane, Spring Gardens, Frome, Somerset, BA11 — £3,250,000 • 7 bed • 5 bath • 12533 ft²
3 bedroom cottage for sale in Castle Lodge, Murtry, BA11 — £745,000 • 3 bed • 1 bath • 2683 ft²
5 bedroom detached house for sale in Styles Meadow, Frome, BA11 — £995,000 • 5 bed • 3 bath • 2733 ft²
5 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in The Butts, Frome, BA11 — £695,000 • 5 bed • 2 bath • 3044 ft²
