High Street, Rode, BA11

Property Details: - Type: House - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Hamptons - Bath Phone: 01225 616439

This exceptional home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy centuries of history alongside the comforts of contemporary living. Believed to date back to Tudor times, the property has evolved through many fascinating chapters; serving as a hall house, monastery, schoolroom, and post office, before becoming the stunning residence it is today. Carefully renovated, it retains a wealth of original character and new, including stone mullion windows, exposed beams, and impressive fireplaces, all enhanced by thoughtful modern upgrades such as underfloor heating and high-spec finishes. The reception hall immediately sets the tone, doubling as a welcoming sitting room with elegant parquet flooring that flows throughout the ground floor. A striking Bath stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. An inner hall leads to a versatile home office or fourth bedroom, along with a stylish ground floor shower room, ideal for guests. The dual aspect drawing room is a truly impressive space, featuring high ceilings, Tudor Rose beams, and a period stone fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. At the heart of the home lies the magnificent open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area. This expansive space is flooded with natural light from a large picture window and door, complemented by plantation shutters for privacy. The bespoke kitchen showcases handmade, hand-painted cabinetry with oak interiors and premium integrated appliances, including a ‘Mercury’ range cooker, two wine fridges, full-height fridge & freezer and a boiling, filtered & sparkling water tap. All are set beneath elegant composite stone worktops, combining the beauty of marble with exceptional durability. Double doors open into the garden room, featuring a sloping glazed ceiling and a full wall of bi-fold doors leading to the enclosed walled garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining space. A practical back kitchen and laundry room sits adjacent, offering extensive storage, a second dishwasher, butler’s sink, and direct access to the driveway, ideal for busy family life. The first floor continues to impress with a thoughtfully arranged layout. The principal bedroom is a standout retreat, featuring a beautiful crook beam, dual aspect stone mullion windows, and steps leading to a dedicated dressing area. The luxury bathroom boasts a freestanding pebble bath and double vanity unit. There are two further double bedrooms.