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Higher Backway, Bruton, BA10

PROPERTY TYPE

Town House

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Sheltered rear courtyard with pedestrian access to parking
  • Recently renewed flat roof
  • Shared parking arrangement
  • Prime position near Bruton's shops, cafés, schools, and train station
  • Self contained commercial unit at 9 High Street generating rental income
  • Grade II listed, within a Conservation Area
  • Freehold mixed use property with mains utilities and gas fired heating
  • Positioned in one of Somerset’s most desirable market towns, offering strong home and income potential

Description

A delightful three bedroom townhouse set in the heart of Bruton, complete with its own High Street retail/office unit offering a useful rental income. The property has seen several recent improvements, including a fully refurbished ground floor room, a new shower room and WC, and a newly installed flat roof. It also benefits from allocated parking to the rear. Perfectly positioned close to shops, schools, the station, and local amenities, this home offers a flexible opportunity for both comfortable living and investment potential. 

DESCRIPTION

The property is arranged as two distinct elements: the commercial premises facing Bruton High Street and the townhouse positioned to the rear on Higher Backway. The vendor is prepared to remain in residence at the townhouse as a tenant or, if preferred, to sell with vacant possession and no onward chain, giving strong flexibility for both investors and those seeking to occupy the home themselves. A sheltered courtyard at the back provides outdoor space together with pedestrian access to the allocated parking area.

Additional advantages include a recently renewed flat roof, allocated parking arrangements to the rear, and an excellent setting close to Bruton's well regarded shops, cafés, schools, and train station. The self contained commercial unit on the High Street is currently let and generating rental income. The ground floor room currently utilised as accommodation (bedroom) is part of the commercial section of the building and so could be combined once more with the ...

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Tenure: Freehold
• Council Tax Band: B (Somerset Council)
• Conservation Area
• Listed Building: Grade II
• EPC: C (9 High Street) / D (3 Higher Backway)
• Utilities: Mains electricity, gas, water, and drainage
• Heating: Gas boiler with radiators
• Mixed use: Residential/commercial — may require specific mortgage products

COMMERCIAL INFORMATION

The self-contained ground floor retail unit is let to Hunter French (Bruton) Limited under a lease dated 17th July 2023, expiring 7 March 2031. Passing rent of £8,700pa. Tenant breaks every third anniversary. Full copy of the lease will be available to interested parties at the Vendors discretion following a viewing.

Business Rates ratable value £4,450.

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Band: B
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
Listed
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
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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About Cooper & Tanner, Castle Cary

Regent House Fore Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7BG
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For over 100 years Cooper and Tanner have been well recognised in the West Country as the landed property professionals and auctioneers. We operate eleven offices in Somerset and Wiltshire, providing professional estate agency and surveying services to the residential, agricultural and commercial property sectors. We sell property by private treaty and by auction, we also run successful sale rooms where we specialise in antiques and vintage items. Our outside sales deal with tools, equipment and machinery. We provide housing surveys and professional advice on all agricultural matters including livestock auctions.

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