Lightning House

Lightning House is a rare and genuinely exceptional opportunity — the last remaining plot at River Sidings, The Retreat, and one of the most compelling new build opportunities to come to market in Frome in many years. Sunbeam and Firefly, the two neighbouring properties, are both sold subject to contract, which speaks clearly to the quality and desirability of this development.

Offering approximately 2,000 square feet of beautifully proportioned accommodation, Lightning House enjoys direct river frontage — with gardens extending down to the River Frome through a community wildlife area, and the exceptional bonus of fishing rights. It is a home that is simultaneously connected to the natural world and to one of the South West's most vibrant town centres, with Frome's mainline station just five minutes' walk away.

As a custom build home, Lightning House is yours to personalise before a single component is manufactured. Working with our in-house architects and the design team of our chosen construction partner, you will confirm the layout, specification and finish of your home in detail — at a fixed, guaranteed price — before construction begins.

• Spacious entrance hall
• WC/cloakroom
• Utility room
• High-specification open-plan kitchen, dining and living space with garden views and doors to rear terrace
• Separate lounge
• Tech room
• Driveway parking for two vehicles

• Bedroom 1 with en-suite
• Bedroom 2 with en-suite
• Bedrooms 3 and 4
• Study
• Family bathroom
• Laundry room

• Walls: White render with vertical timber cladding
• Roof: Interlocking grey tiles
• Windows: Anthracite grey uPVC
• Gutters: Black metal
• Fascias and soffits: Dark grey timber
• Solar panels integrated into roof slope

• Heating: Air source heat pump
• Distribution: Underfloor heating throughout
• Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity
• Tenure: Freehold
• Local authority: Somerset Council
• Viewings: Strictly by appointment

The rear garden of Lightning House is a genuinely extraordinary amenity. Generous in size and sloping gently toward the river, it extends through a managed wildlife area to the banks of the River Frome — where fishing rights accompany the plot. Doors from the open-plan kitchen and living space spill directly onto the rear terrace, making the connection between inside and out entirely natural.
A public footpath to the water meadow runs adjacent to the development, giving residents immediate access to one of Frome's most peaceful natural landscapes.

This home is yours to design. The floor plan, room layout, interior finishes and specification are all available to personalise before construction begins. Our in-house architects and our construction partner's design team will work with you to confirm every detail — at a fixed price guaranteed before the factory order is placed.