Doulting - quiet hamlet close to Shepton Mallet
Guide Price
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Added on 11/03/2026
- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
2
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Key features
- Period cottage in quiet setting
- Tucked away in quiet lane
- Two double bedrooms
- Pretty rear garden
- Access to footpaths on doorstep
- Period features
- Close to primary school and pub
Description
WHITE CLOVER COTTAGE, 42 BEECH CLOSE
DOULTING, SHEPTON MALLET BA4 4QE
Shepton Mallet 2.2miles, Bruton 6.7 miles, Wells 8.8miles, Frome 9 miles, Castle Cary 9 miles, Bath 18 miles.
A charming semi detached two bedroom cottage tucked away in quiet location offering well-presented accommodation arranged over two floors. This pretty cottage retains a wealth of character features including stone mullioned windows, exposed beams, a handsome Doulting stone fireplace, traditional latch doors and a wood-burning stove.
Guide Price £285,000
Location
Doulting is a small historic village on the Mendip Hills, which was part of the Glastonbury Abbey Estate from the 8th Century. It has an active village hall, a church, school, pub and a natural spring, which is the source of the Sheppey (thought to possess healing powers). Other facilities can be found in Shepton Mallet which is 2.5miles west. White Clover Cottage is located down a no through road on the western boundary of the village. It has far-reaching views over open countryside and immediate access to wonderful footpaths. The excellent Poachers Pocket pub is a short walk over fields or by footpath and road and the Montigo Resort Charlton House spa hotel is less than a mile away. Slightly further afield is The Newt in Somerset and Babington House (Soho House).
Description
On the ground floor an entrance porch leads into the sitting room, a comfortable and characterful space with stone mullioned double glazed windows and a feature fireplace with wood burning stove set on a hearth. From here doors lead to the staircase rising to the first floor and to an inner hall.
Across the hall is the bathroom, with a modern white suite comprising a low level WC, wash hand basin set within vanity cupboards and a panelled bath with shower and screen over.
Adjoining this is the “L”-shaped kitchen fitted with a range of cream coloured units with wood block work surfaces incorporating a circular bowl sink. There is plumbing and space for a washing machine and dishwasher, an electric cooker point and space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. A double glazed door open into a sunny conservatory, currently used as a dining area, with views over the mature rear garden and doors out.
On the first floor there are two double bedrooms. The principal bedroom at the front includes a small dressing area, while the bedroom at the rear enjoys attractive views across the garden and towards the surrounding hills. Also on this floor is a cloakroom with low level WC and wash hand basin. The loft space is partially boarded.
Outside
At the front of the property is a charming cottage-style garden enclosed by a natural stone wall with a path leading to the entrance door. There is also a useful stone and tiled store.
The attractive rear garden is well established with a wide variety of herbaceous plants, shrubs, specimen trees and seasonal bulbs. There are several seating areas providing peaceful places to sit and enjoy the tranquil surrounding countryside.
Prospective purchasers should note that the adjoining property has a short pedestrian right of way past the conservatory. This is understood to be little used.
A public footpath runs to the side of the property where the Calor gas bottles and boiler are located, together with gated pedestrian access to the rear garden.
Tenure and other Points
Freehold
Calor gas fired central heating
Mains electricity, water and drainage connected
EPC E Council Tax C
Directions
From the A361 turn down towards the church into Church Lane. Park on the lane and take the small path into Beech Close, White Clover Cottage – No 42 can be found on the left hand side.
About the area
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.
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.
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Monthly repayments£1,300
Property: £ 285,000
Deposit: £ 28,500
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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