New build homes for sale in Frome

Two of North Somerset's main road routes connect with Bruton, Warminster and Bath. Plus, you’re not far from the Wiltshire border, and national landmarks such as Stonehenge are under a half-an-hour drive away. The train station also offers an early morning weekday service to London Paddington, which can take just over an hour and a half. For international flights, head to Bristol Airport which is approximately under half an hour by car.

For adventures in the great outdoors, the Mendips and Cranborne Chase – both Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty – offer stunning scenery and are under an hour away by car. There’s also a cycleway all the way into Bath – and, of course, Longleat wild-animal park. For an epic change of scenery, the cathedral city of Warminster is only a 20 minute drive away, and provides both excellent shopping and culture destinations.

Famous for its monthly Independent, award-winning street market, the town centre is home to historic cobbled streets filled with independent shops, galleries and cafés. A charming place to live, it has many picturesque spots, and in this family-friendly small town you have a wide range of everyday amenities within easy reach. The town is also only a half-an-hour drive to the city amenities of beautiful Bath.

Families with children can choose from primary, middle and secondary school education in the town. North Somerset is also home to some highly regarded independent schools. For further education and vocational courses, Bath College at Radstock is just 8 miles away.