Country house for sale in Foghamshire Lane, Trudoxhill, Frome, Somerset BA11

*An enchanting Grade II Tudor meeting hall with planning permission to convert into an enchanting three bedroom home*Later built Georgian and Victorian school room extensions together with the original Tudor main hall which has a ceiling height of 17'*The roof was refurbished in 2006 together with ceilings and the addition of insulation*Generous-sized former churchyard creating a large south-facing garden*Attractive village setting three miles from Frome.

Situated within the picturesque village of Trudoxhill, Foghamshire Hall is on the lane that leads towards Marston Park and is approximately 3 miles from the popular market town of Frome which has comprehensive range of independent shops, boutiques, cafes and bistros. Trudoxhill has a good pub and the Palette & Pasture ice cream parlour. Nearby Nunney (1 miles) has a primary school, shop, pub/restaurant, tea room, village hall and the beautiful Nunney Castle. The Georgian city of Bath lies a little over 15 miles and there are good communication links to London via railway stations at Frome and Westbury and the A303/M3 road links.

Description: Dating from Tudor times, with Georgian and Victorian additions, this is a building of immense history that offers a unique opportunity to recreate an idyllic village home.

The property now benefits from full planning permission and listed building consent (Ref: 2021/2543) to return it to its former use as a dwelling, having been used as a meeting hall, chapel and school during its 500 year history.

On the ground floor, the open plan design, boasting double height ceilings and dual aspect windows, will contain a kitchen, dining and living space, complete with wood burning stove. French doors will lead to the south-facing, private terrace, surrounded by a traditional stone boundary.

The former Georgian parlour, with its large picture window and fire place, creates the option for a cosy snug or bedroom 3. Stairs lead off the entrance to a gallery which will retain two of the oldest pews but with generous space for a desk or sofas; The perfect work-from-home space with views along the country lane.

The Victorian school room will benefit from a bathroom and ground floor bedroom, which will feature French doors to the garden. Stairs will lead to a mezzanine bedroom with south facing heritage roof lights.

While the majority of pews will be removed to give way for the open plan living area, the entrance will retain a few pews for use as boot room storage.

A mix of flag stone and wooden floors are featured throughout, including within what will become the utility room/cloakroom.

The natural stone Baroque facade is little changed, and the external space offers plenty of opportunity to become a south facing garden which will sit next to the enclosed churchyard.

Rarely does such a property or opportunity come to the market. With a deep and rich history, the original Tudor house was built on the instruction of Sir William Paulet, Treasurer and Lord Chamberlain to Henry V111.

Trudoxhill is a sought after village, a short drive from Frome and Bruton. Boasting a popular village pub and a cafe, it's also surrounded by picturesque countryside and walks.

Accommodation: All dimensions being approximate.

Main Hall: 39'10"x13' average. With the main ceiling rising to 17'. There are windows to both sides with stone mullion to the northern side and later wooden to the south. A pulpit creates a focal point to the western wall. There is a staircase and half landing rising to the mezzanine, flag stone flooring and access to an inner lobby with understairs cupboard and door to:

Store: 7'x6'2" With a window to the eastern side.
Former parlour (Georgian): 13'10"x11'9" With a flagstone floor, original panelling and bench seating, fireplace with a cast iron grate and a window to the southern side.

Former School Room (Victorian); 20'7"x13'10" With dado panelling, windows to the north and southern elevation and double doors. This room has a current ceiling height of 12'2".

Mezzanine: 13'11'8" With elm boards, pews and windows to the north and eastern elevation.

Outside: The natural stone Baroque facade is little changed, and the external space offers plenty of opportunity to become a south-facing garden which will sit next to the enclosed churchyard.<br /><br />