Wanstrow, Frome, BA4

A charming Grade II listed detached village home, Pear Tree Cottage is a handsome stone property dating from circa 1650, showcasing moulded stone mullioned windows and an abundance of period character throughout. Set back from the lane, the cottage enjoys a delightful approach via a walled front garden, thoughtfully planted with a colourful array of seasonal flowers and ornamental trees. A few gentle steps rise to the pathway and the smart blue front door, while to the side a single driveway provides tandem parking for several vehicles.

The front door opens directly into an impressive kitchen/dining room, undoubtedly the heart of the home, where wooden flooring, exposed original beams, window seating, an inglenook fireplace with stove and original bread oven combine to create a wonderfully atmospheric space. Handcrafted kitchen units complement the character, while dual-aspect windows flood the room with natural light. Double doors open out to the garden, and the generous proportions allow for both a formal dining area and a more informal table within the kitchen, which could easily be replaced with an island if desired. To the left sits a welcoming sitting room featuring a log burner, triple-aspect windows and stairs rising to the first floor, with useful built-in storage beneath. Beyond the kitchen is a bright breakfast room with side and rear windows plus a skylight, leading through to a practical utility room with downstairs WC and external access to the driveway, creating an ideal informal entrance with ample space for coats and boots. From here there is also access to the study, perfect for home working, hobbies or a teenage den, and a spiral staircase rises to a versatile loft room. 

Upstairs, the sense of history continues with exposed beams and charming nooks and crannies throughout four double bedrooms (one being a through-room). Unusually for a home of this age, the rooms are wonderfully light. The master bedroom, positioned to the rear, benefits from built-in storage and an en-suite bathroom, while a family bathroom and separate shower room serve the remaining bedrooms.

Outside, the enclosed south-west facing rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with well-stocked borders and a patio terrace immediately behind the house, ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. The current owners have sympathetically improved and meticulously maintained the property, resulting in a beautifully presented and generously proportioned family home. Situated in an attractive village setting with countryside walks on the doorstep, the property is conveniently located a short drive from both Frome and Bruton.