Summary - CASTLE LODGE MURTRY FROME BA11 2PB
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Characterful country home with vast gardens and woodland close to Frome.
Grade II listed — restrictions on alterations and potential extra costs
Approximately 2 acres: walled gardens, pergola, woodland and paddock
Newly refurbished interiors while retaining period features
Large house: c.2,683 sq ft, roughly 14 rooms across multiple storeys
Driveway parking for several cars; generous vehicular access
LPG central heating and private water/drainage — higher maintenance considerations
Single family bathroom only; three bedrooms may need bathroom planning
Council Tax Band E — above-average running cost
Castle Lodge is an evocative Gothic Revival cottage set on c.2 acres of mature garden and woodland at the edge of the Orchardleigh estate. The house blends 17th-century fabric with a sensitive recent refurbishment: exposed stone fireplaces, leadlight windows and a double-height entrance hall remain, while the kitchen, bathroom and services have been renewed to a high standard. Spacious principal rooms and generous ceiling heights give the feeling of a substantial country home rather than a small cottage.
The grounds are a major asset for family life or country retreat use — walled gardens, a pergola with outdoor fireplace, lawns, and a woodland paddock create private outdoor rooms and a strong connection to the surrounding estate. Off-street parking for several cars and a wide driveway make arrival straightforward. Frome is about a mile away with good local amenities and rail links to Bath, Bristol and London.
Buyers should note material practicalities: the property is Grade II listed, which will restrict external and some internal alterations and may delay or increase renovation costs. The house runs on LPG central heating and uses private water and drainage, which have different maintenance and running-cost implications compared with mains supplies. There is a single family bathroom serving three bedrooms, and council tax is above average (Band E).
This house will suit buyers seeking a characterful, recently refurbished country home with expansive gardens and woodland, who are comfortable with listed‑building responsibilities and private services.
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