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Central Shepton, backing onto charming farmland

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • Stunning views over farmland to the rear
  • Single carport and additional off street parking for 2
  • Attached, self-contained business unit with kitchen and w.c.
  • Cheerful, bright and airy accommodation
  • Low-maintenance garden overlooking farmland
  • 2 timber sheds
  • House features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms

Description

1 BLACKBERRY CLOSE,
SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 4EJ
 
The house has a sitting room, cloakroom, kitchen/dining room, 3 bedrooms, family bathroom and ensuite shower room. The adjoining business unit has an entrance hall, kitchen, w.c., and 2 large 1st floor rooms.
 
Outside there is a single carport plus parking for a couple of vehicles.  At the rear a low-maintenance terraced garden has plenty of space for seating with open countryside views.
 
Location
Tucked down a no-through-road, in a superb position, adjoining countryside. This attractive house feels like it has a ‘ring-side’ seat for nature’s ever changing display.
 
A level walk to the High Street and other facilities, it is well placed to enjoy what Shepton Mallet has to offer.
 
This historic market town wears its industrial heritage proudly (Mulberry, Doc Martin and Baby Cham had premises in the town at one time). In addition to the vibrant High Street there are supermarkets, playing fields, schools and much more.
 
If you require further services, there are numerous busses to various destinations in the area. Castle Cary has a mainline train station with easy access to Frome, Bristol. Bath and London.
 
Description
A well-designed home, constructed in 2005, with bright, free-flowing accommodation downstairs, 3 bedrooms upstairs, including a large, dual aspect principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
 
A unique and very appealing feature of the property is the way the garden opens to farmland beyond the rear boundary. If you would prefer not to have to mow but love sitting outdoors and watching nature, this house is ideal. The garden is low-maintenance, and the expanse of farmland beyond the boundary, feels like are part of a stunning parkland setting with none of the upkeep.
 
In addition, the attached business unit, with kitchen, w.c. and 2 large workrooms offers a superb opportunity to run a business from home.
 
Accommodation
The front door opens to a bright and welcoming sitting room. Sunlight streams in from the south facing window and to the right is a cloakroom, stairs rise beyond this to the second floor. There is plenty of storage in an understairs cupboard.
 
The sitting room flows, seamlessly, to the kitchen/dining room which has French doors that open to the rear garden. A stunning feature is the view through these doors over the adjoining farmland.
 
The kitchen has a range of stylish base and wall units. Glazed wall units have internal lights which are an attractive feature. There is a 5 ring gas hob, extractor, integrated oven with Pyrolytic cleaning function and space for a fridge/freezer and dishwasher and the view from the window, over the kitchen sink, is of sheep grazing below a majestic oak.
 
Upstairs there is a spacious dual aspect principal bedroom with built in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. A family bathroom serves the other two bedrooms and an airing cupboard on the landing offers further storage. There is an additional built-in-wardrobe in the 2nd bedroom.
 
The business unit has a separate front door, making it perfect as offices or treatment rooms. An entrance hall has space for coats and boots and steps rise on the right to the first floor. 
 
The kitchen has fitted units, a sink and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a w.c. and an exterior door leads out to the rear.
 
Upstairs are 2 large rooms with dormer windows, 3 to the front and 2 to the rear. It has an insulated floor and there is a sink installed.
 
Outside
To the front a tarmac drive offers parking for a couple of cars along with a single car port. At the rear there are 2 timber sheds a covered rear porch, and covered seating area, plus paved, decked and lawned areas for enjoying the view. Floral beds and shrubs offer interest.
 
Tenure and other points
Freehold. Mains gas, electricity, drainage and water in main house, business unit has electic heating and separate water heater. Coucil Tax Band C. EPC Rating C.
CCTV and NEST will stay. Roman Blinds in the lounge, dining room and guest loo. All light fittings and carpets. 
Peppercorn rent paid by neighbour to right for garage below main bedroom and for carports to left below work unit. (£1/annum)
 
 
About the area
Shepton Mallet is a thriving, historic market town with a wide range of facilities, including interesting local shops and national (Tesco, Laura Ashley no longer there, Boots, etc) various inns and restaurants and the recently re-opened Amulet Theatre. There is fast road access to Bath, Bristol and Yeovil, and London Paddington is just 1 hour 40 minutes away on the mainline service from nearby Castle Cary.
 
Shepton is regarded as the gateway to the Mendips, and there are superb country walks. Schooling for all ages is catered for within Shepton. Within a short drive are the other historic towns of Wells, Glastonbury and Frome which also have a great deal to offer. Bowlish is an historic hamlet just to the west of Shepton Mallet in the valley running to Wells. There is a primary school, a good pub and a hotel and restaurant, all within a short walk of this property.
 
Important Notes
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Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.
As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property. 
We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity. 
The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.
 
Property Details
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.
 
VIEWINGS
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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR
 

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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
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ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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