Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to 25 Selwood Road, Frome, a cozy and compact terraced type home with 4 bed in the BA11 3BP area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band B.
This classic property was built before 1900 and has a reported internal area of 117.43 internal square metres
The local area is known for its high value-to-quality ratio -
with a market valuation of £162,500 and a rental potential of £1,056 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to May 23, 2011. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"BELIEVED TO DATE FROM THE MID 1700s THIS CHARACTERFUL FOUR BEDROOM PROPERTY WAS FORMERLY TWO COTTAGES AND HAS BEEN SYMPATHETICALLY RENOVATED RETAINING MANY ORIGINAL FEATURES.
ENTRANCE HALL, CLOAKROOM, RECEPTION ROOM/DINING ROOM, KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, SITTING ROOM WITH INGLENOOK FIREPLACE, LANDING, TWO BEDROOMS, BATHROOM, TWO FURTHER SECOND FLOOR ATTIC BEDROOMS, PATIO GARDEN AND ADDITIONAL ENCLOSED GARDEN.
Situation:
The property lies within the popular Trinity area of Frome which in turn is within the towns conservation area less than half a mile from the town centre. Frome offers a comprehensive range of shopping facilities and public amenities including a library and sports centre. The Georgian city of Bath lies approximately 13 miles.
Description:
Believed to date from the mid 1700s this substantial four bedroom Grade II listed property was formerly two cottages and still has two original winding staircases at each end of the house. The main reception room has a large inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove and there is a second reception room which would provide an ideal dining room or study. All bedrooms are of a double size including two attic bedrooms each of which is reached by a separate staircase from the first floor landing. Unusually for a property within the conservation area there is a good size garden in addition to the enclosed patio garden which is accessed immediately to the back of the house. The main garden is laid partly to lawn with an area reserved for the cultivation of vegetables.
Accommodation: All dimensions being approximate.
Entrance Hall:
With a panelled front door, tiled floor, door to the reception hall/dining and further door to:
Cloakroom:
With a white suite comprising a low level WC, wash basin with a tiled splash, ceramic tiled floor and a window to the front elevation.
Reception Hall/Dining Room:
14' 8" x 9' 9 (4.47m x 2.97m ) With a sash window to the front elevation, storage cupboard, fireplace with a wooden bressumner beam and tiled hearth, radiator within a radiator cover, winding staircase rising to the first floor, door to the sitting room and further door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room:
12' 9" x 9' 4" (3.89m x 2.84m ) With a comprehensive range of cream Shaker style fitted units with beech block work surfaces comprising a porcelain one and a half bowl single drainer sink with adjacent work surfaces, drawers and cupboard beneath and incorporating space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. Slot in stainless steel SMEG range cooker with a five ring gas hob, stainless steel splash back and extractor hood. Eye level cupboard units incorporating two glazed display cabinets, window to the rear, ceramic tiled floor, single radiator, window to the side elevation and access to the roof space. Condensor combination boiler. Stable door to the patio garden.
Sitting Room:
18' 3" (5.56m ) plus door recess x 14' 4" (4.37m ) With a large inglenook fireplace with a wooden bressumner beam, tiled hearth and a Jotul wood burning stove, windows to the front and rear elevation, door to the patio, two double radiators, winding staircase rising to the first floor, understairs recess and utility cupboard providing space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier.
First Floor:
Landing:
With window to the rear elevation, two doors providing access to two further staircases rising to the second floor bedrooms. Door to:
Bedroom 3:
12' 1" (3.68m ) maximum x 11' 10" (3.61m ) With a painted wood floor, double radiator, exposed ceiling beam and windows to the front and side elevation.
Bedroom 2:
15' 6" x 11' 1" (4.72m x 3.38m ) With a painted wood floor, double radiator, window to the front elevation and shelved storage cupboard.
Bathroom:
12' 7" x 6' 1" (3.84m x 1.85m ) With a panelled bath with adjacent ceramic wall tiling, pedestal wash basin with chrome cross head taps, low level WC with a wooden toilet seat, tiled shower enclosure with a wall mounted Triton electric shower. Radiator within a radiator cover and an obscure glazed window to the front elevation.
Second Floor:
Landing:
Accessed from the first floor landing, velux window to the rear and door to:
Bedroom 1:
24' 1" (7.34m ) maximum x 13' 8" (4.17m ) (floor measurements) With a painted wooden floor, two dormer windows to the front elevation, two double radiators and a ceiling rising to the apex of the roof with exposed A framed timbers.
Bedroom 4:
12' 6" x 11' 2" (3.81m x 3.4m ) plus eaves storage areas. With a window to the side elevation and ceiling rising to the apex of the roof.
Outside:
Immediately to the back of the property is an enclosed patio garden which is paved and gravelled and enclosed by stone walling with a side gate with pathway in turn leading to the additional garden which is 50' (15.24m) by an average of 30' (9.14m) comprising a patio/arbour surrounded by flower beds stocked with a comprehensive range of shrubs and bushes beyond which is a small fishpond, area laid to lawn and further area reserved for the cultivation of vegetables with soft fruit bushes and trees. There is a small wooden garden shed. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing and natural stone walling.
Directions:
From our offices in the Market Place proceed to the top of Bath Street at the mini roundabout turn right into Christchurch Street East proceed through the traffic lights and at the mini roundabout take the second exit into Vallis Way and then turn left into Selwood Road, the road bears around to the left and the property will be found on the left hand side marked by a 'For Sale' sign and just before the turning into Trinity Street.
THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property."