Doulting, Shepton Mallet

40 WELL LANE, DOULTING, SOMERSET, BA4 4QE

Accommodation

This semi-detached double-fronted period home is an absolute gem, offering the immense potential for creating a truly delightful home.Nestled on a quiet no-through road, a stone's throw away from the local church, this property has been extended over the years and now requires a scheme of modernisation.

There is a pretty cottage-style garden at the front, with a charming wrought iron gate leading to the wooden front door. Entering into the spacious hallway there is a convenient storage cupboard, and a single glazed mullion window overlooking the front.

The sitting room also has a mullion window secondary glazing, a cozy window seat, and a stone feature fireplace with a wooden mantle, adding to the warmth and character.

Across the hallway, the drawing room has dual-aspect windows, featuring a red brick stone fireplace, original stone wall with a bread oven, and a delightful window seat overlooking the rear garden.

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The inner hallway gives access to the kitchen, which is equipped with modern amenities including a Worcester boiler, stainless steel sink unit, and integral Hotpoint dishwasher. A scullery leads to a practical utility room, primarily used for storage. At the rear, there is a rear entrance porch with a cloakroom leads to the enchanting walled garden, which has a patio area, a summer house, and additional outbuildings and sheds.

On the first floor, a split-level landing steps up to a generously sized main bedroom with built-in wardrobes and charming mullion windows. Two further bedrooms offer lovely views to the surrounding countryside. The family bathroom has a bath, separate shower, sink with built-in vanity units, and an airing cupboard.

Externally, there is a single garage with wooden doors, ample parking, and a metal five-bar gate providing direct access to the expansive paddock—a wonderful asset of the property. Beyond there is pretty farmland, offering abundant wildlife...

About the area

to the west. Cranmore is a popular hub for steam train enthusiasts. The East Somerset Railway, café and East Somerset Models (an independent shop) are located in the village. There is also a pub. Whilst the heritage market town of Shepton Mallet provides the usual amenities such as schools and supermarkets. There's also a Lido, attractive High Street, Mulberry outlet, Kilver Court Gardens, Montigo Resorts Charlton House Hotel and Spa, and many fascinating historical buildings. Nearby is the Bath & West Showground with a full programme of country fairs. The bustling Cathedral City of Wells, about 8 miles away, with its many concerts and cultural events also offers a range of facilities. The increasingly well known towns of Bruton, with the award winning Newt in Somerset, and Frome are also just a short drive away. The Mendip Hills together with Wells to the west and Frome to the east provides some truly hidden treasures within it's undulating countryside.

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Babington House (Soho House Hotel and Club) and Vobster Quay open water swimming and diving centre to name but a few. Communications in the area have improved significantly with the upgrading of the A303 to a dual carriageway the majority of the way to the M3 and London. The A37 leads to Bristol and Bath whilst Bristol International airport is about 22 miles to the northwest. Of particular note is the mainline railway station at Castle Cary (Paddington about 100 minutes).

There are excellent schools for children of all ages within easy motoring distance including Millfield, the Blue School at Wells, Whitstone, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Strode College in the large village of Street which is just a few miles to the south. The area is well provided for with bridleways, quiet lanes and footpaths suitable for all outdoor enthusiasts. Golf is available at nearby Mendip Springs, Farrington Gurney and Wells. Racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath and Taunton.

Services

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Local Authority: Somerset Council
EPC: E
Utilities: Mains water, mains electricity, oil central heating
No Onward Chain

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