* Freehold
* 4 bedrooms
* 1 reception room
* 2 bathrooms
* 0. 09 acres
* Modern
* Outbuildings
* Detached
* Double Garage
* Garden
* Town/City
* Private Parking
* Courtyard Garden
Nestled in Frome's historic Keyford quarter, Crown Yard offers modern, eco -
home living whilst its traditional façade blends seamlessly with the
surrounding listed buildings of the Conservation Area. Designed by architect
Abi McGillivray and completed in 2019, Crown Yard was created to make the most
of an exceptional site with a sunny, south - facing, walled garden in this prime
location.
The double, glass, front door leads through the house, past a feature wall of
reclaimed brick and handmade metal and wood stairs, to the terrace in the
walled garden. The flagstone floored hall echoes the original 'coach house'
design of the barn. The rear of the building is a celebration of light with
large glass bi - fold doors enabling the entire ground floor to be opened
southwards into the garden. Solid, reclaimed pine doors throughout add to the
feel of a period conversion rather than a new build.
The flagstone - floored, farmhouse - style kitchen has hand - built units with oak
countertops, a double Belfast sink, an Italian double - oven with rotisserie and
hotplate, and a gorgeous larder with reclaimed French shutters as doors. The
adjoining boot room and laundry provide excellent storage space. The cozy
sitting room with wood floor, reclaimed brick wall, and drinks cupboard with a
French copper sink, also has large bifold glass doors into the garden.
Upstairs, with wood floors throughout, the main bedroom continues the theme of
light and air with French windows and a Juliette balcony over the garden,
enabling residents to sleep in an amazing 'outdoor' ambience on hot summer
nights. The main bedroom also has a window overlooking the Community Garden
and has two dressing rooms, one en - suite. The main bathroom has a large, deep
bath and walk - in, rainfall shower with other lovely features such as the
sewing - machine table hand basin and overhead Velux for bath time stargazing.
The wide landing, with a spacious linen cupboard, leads to the second bedroom
and a door opening to three further rooms which can be used as a separate unit
if so desired. Comprising bedroom, bathroom, and studio, this end of the upper
floor is currently a self - contained space for independent living but could
equally be used as spare bedrooms or workrooms for the main residence. The
studio has outdoor access down the stone steps into the front courtyard. A
beautiful room with a vaulted ceiling, the studio has a new, fitted,
kitchenette and features 'dove cote' windows and plantation shutters on its
sash windows.
The garden at Crown Yard is a surprise and a delight. It is a town garden that
puts nature first, creating a fascinating habitat full of wildlife. The large
pond is home to newts, frogs, toads, dragonflies and a dozen native aquatic
and wetland plant species. It is also a favourite bathing spot for many of the
26 species of birds recorded in the garden. Hedgehogs visit nightly through a
'smoot hole' from the adjoining Community Garden. On the terrace is a small
greenhouse for growing early seedlings and summer produce. Young fig, hazel,
oak and apple trees line the paths and herb bed. The summerhouse is an idyllic
spot to watch the birds, work on crafts, or just relax to the sound of water
trickling into the pond. Crown Yard also has a large, double garage, a rare
feature in Frome. A large, external workshop provides working space for a
variety of activities.
Crown Yard is in easy walking distance of Frome's historic centre, which is
renowned for its atmospheric streets, quirky independent shops, cafés,
galleries, and performing arts. Regularly featured in 'Best Place To. . . '
lists, Frome is now famous for its independent town council, its innovative
health care approaches, the monthly Independent Market, vibrant community
action, and the surprise performances of international stars at the Cheese &
Grain.
Marston Park, described as 'a playground for creativity with grown up food &
drink' is on the doorstep providing an idyllic hub for relaxing and
socialising. Babington House, the private members' club, with its swimming
pools, tennis courts, gym, bars and restaurant is only a short drive away; and
the Hauser & Wirth Gallery in Bruton and The Newt are also both within easy
reach.
Connections in the area are excellent with the A37 and A303 (M3) not far away,
providing access to the wider motorway network. Frome, Westbury and Warminster
stations all provide regular rail services to London Paddington and London
Waterloo.
Frome town centre 0. 5 mile, Babington House 6. 5 miles, Bruton 10 miles, Bath
14. 5 miles (all distances are approximate).

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