Truly Magnificent Grade I listed Elizabethan Manor stands proudly within its own private, beautifully landscaped gardens set within a Local Preservation Area. This 400 year old masterpiece rests behind tall stone walls with entry via automatic gates down a sweeping gravel driveway flanked by huge 600-year-old beech trees. Located on the south side of the ancient market town of Frome in a small valley of one of the most picturesque and historic areas. Described as one of the finest examples of a 16th-century stone built manor, it retains virtually all original characteristics: such as stone gabled roofs, mullioned and leaded light windows, historic fireplaces, decorative plaster ceiling mouldings, oak stripped floors, 15th-century paneling, huge oak beams. The arrangement is over three floors with 9 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms, 2 kitchens 3 bathrooms some with period slipper baths, bidet, separate showers, 4 x WC and a host of other communal rooms.
A recent sympathetic refit encompasses the latest technology such as digital keyless entry, communal rooms automatically light up on entry, stained glass windows are beautifully back-lit at night. Plenty to do; such as enjoy cream teas on the elevated gazebo with wonderful views, walk around the estate formal gardens, rockeries, pond, croquet lawn, underground bomb shelter now themed as a 1940s living room. There are Other pleasant walks leading from the manor past many delightful cottages to the town centre. This is a top location for Stonehenge, Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury, Bath, Stourhead Gardens, Longleat Safari Park.
Drawing room is open-plan to the lounge, making it ideal for large social gatherings, with giant Elizabethan thrones and huge chessboard table with giant pieces. The Large dining-room has a walk-in fireplace, enormous rosewood dining table (its unusual square shape allows all 18 guests to see each other). Ideal for a medieval feast or banquet. There is a Large well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen, Breakfast room, Pantry, Music room with ornamental piano and pull down double bed hidden in paneled wall. An Ingenious double bass opens up to reveal the cocktail bar - ideal for pre-dinner drinks gatherings. Games room. Below the stairs is a secret humorous folly room with doll-size period furniture. Central galleried oak staircase to west wing: there is a Paneled library with an extensive book collection (with entire section for children). All of the bedrooms are themed with double four-poster beds, window seats, most with wash basin, and some are grand suites with writing desks and dressing tables, modern showers. Additionally, The old Coach House on the grounds can be booked with Stonnwall Manor to sleep a further 8 people.