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Garston Street, Shepton Mallet

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • Beautifully presented 3 bed period weavers cottage
  • Georgian frontage with sash windows
  • Sitting room with parquet floor, fireplace & log burner
  • Kitchen with range cooker, wooden worktops & breakfast bar. Door to courtyard
  • 3 double bedrooms (set over 2 floors)
  • Family bathroom with bath & shower
  • Versatile accommodation - 1 bedroom currently set up as an upstairs sitting room
  • Small courtyard area ideal for outside entertaining. Garden shed
  • Thriving market town with weekly market & all amenities
  • Easy access to the A37 for Bath & Bristol with mainline rail links at Castle Cary (7m) & International Bristol Airport

Description

Property Description: Guide Price: £225,000 - £250,000. Dating back to the 1760s, this beautifully presented three bedroom period home is brimming with charm and character. With its attractive Georgian frontage and traditional sash windows, this former weavers cottage effortlessly combines historic features with stylish and versatile living accommodation arranged over three floors.

The sitting room is a particularly lovely space, with a parquet floor and a log burner with an impressive original fire surround reclaimed from an old farmhouse cottage in Shepton Mallet. Dual aspect sash windows give excellent natural light, while the rear window has the potential to be replaced with French doors opening directly out to the courtyard garden.

A charming entrance hall with tiled flooring and stairs rising to the first floor leads through to the well appointed kitchen, fitted with wooden worktops, a breakfast bar, a double electric cooker and hob and a door giving access to the courtyard garden.

The accommodation is wonderfully flexible, with three generous double bedrooms arranged over the upper floors. On the first floor, the principal bedroom is currently used as an upstairs sitting room and has a bright dual aspect. Also on the first floor is a family bathroom with both bath and separate shower. A staircase rises to the second floor which has two further double bedrooms, both having built in storage.

Outside: There is a delightful enclosed walled courtyard garden, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. There is also a useful garden shed for storage.

Location: This charming cottage is situated in the historic part of Shepton Mallet on the oldest street in the town, within walking distance of the High Street. This vibrant and historic market town has a past dating back to Roman times and there is now a wealth of retail outlets including independent boutiques, cafes and bars, supermarkets and the popular Shepton Mallet Sunday Market. The River Sheppey runs through the town and the Mendip Hills, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) lies to the north. The Montigo Resorts, Somerset is nearby with its award-winning restaurant in an elegant country house. Many cultural events are held throughout the year including the Lantern Festival, The Snowdrop Festival and the annual Carnival. Shepton Mallet has easy access to the Bath and West Show Ground with its various annual events and just a short drive away is the popular town of Bruton with its boutique shops, famous restaurants and world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and The Newt country estate with restaurants and stunning gardens near Castle Cary.

The picturesque city of Wells is approximately 5 miles away and has four supermarkets including a Waitrose, a cinema, numerous coffee shops, pubs and restaurants and is home to both Wells Cathedral and The Bishops Palace. The property is well placed for good state and private schools. The iconic town of Glastonbury is less than 10 miles away, and the vibrant cities of Bath and Bristol are within easy reach via the A37. Just 7 miles away, Castle Cary provides the closest rail links to London Paddington and the Southwest. The A303 and the M4 are easily accessible and there are international links via Bristol Airport (21 miles). There are excellent state schools in the vicinity, including St Aldhelm's Primary School, Whitstone School, and The Blue School in Wells as well as independent schools including All Hallows Prep School, Cranmore Prep School, Downside, Millfield and Wells Cathedral School.

Directions: SatNav = BA4 5NW / What3Words = picture.nudge.doctor

Council Tax: Band B (correct at time of marketing). To check council tax for this property, please refer to the local authority website.

Local Authority: Somerset County Council

Services: Gas fired central heating, mains water, drainage and electricity.

Tenure: This property is freehold and is sold with vacant possession upon completion.

Additional Property Notes: This property is of traditional construction. It has had no adaptions for accessibility. Parking is to the front of the property on the road. The property is in a conservation area. Access route to the rear courtyard is via a small yard belonging to the neighbouring property.

Identity verification: Please note, Sandersons UK are obligated 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 your identity. The cost of these checks is £60 inc. VAT per property and accepted offer. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information form is completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both parties respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Disclaimer: Sandersons and their clients state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not form any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are for general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with any mentioned planning permission or fitness for purpose. No appliances, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested by us and items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or through the conveyancing process.

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Band: B
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Monthly repayments£1,129
Property: £ 225,000
Deposit: £ 22,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Sandersons, Wells

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* In-house sales progression team. 94% of sales result in exchange, which is 15-20% higher than industry average (2024 stats)

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