3 bedroom period home in Shepton Mallet
Guide Price
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Terraced
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Handsome Victorian terrace forming part of an attractive former hospital conversion
- Three generous double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite shower room
- Two well-proportioned reception rooms
- Traditional Victorian veranda with tessellated tiled floor
- Light, well-balanced accommodation with high ceilings and large sash-style windows
- outh-facing views across the communal gardens, church and beyond
- Enclosed pretty rear courtyard garden with useful storage shed
- Ideal permanent home or easily managed lock-up-and-leave property
- Two allocated parking spaces plus visitor parking
- Convenient for Wells, Bath, Bristol Airport and Castle Cary railway station
Description
5 CARLTON COURT, PRINCES ROAD
SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 5JY
Wells 5.5miles, Frome 12miles, Bruton 8miles
Description
3 bedroom period terraced property forming part of the Victorian former hospital with sitting room, dining room and large kitchen. Presented in excellent order, with well proportioned rooms, high ceilings and full of character as well as pretty courtyard garden, veranda and mature communal gardens.
Guide Price £350,000
Location
Located just a few minutes walk from the centre of Shepton Mallet, and forming party of this Victorian hospital conversion, creating an inclusive community, with parking with private courtyard garden as well as communal gardens. Enjoying exceptionally easy access to the East Mendip Way, with miles of fabulous walks, ideal for dog owners, yet just 250mts from the High Street.
Description
A beautifully presented Victorian terraced house forming part of an impressive conversion of a former hospital, completed in 2000. The property combines period character with comfortable modern living, offering light and spacious accommodation with high ceilings, large windows and attractive views across the communal gardens. The elegant drive and communal gardens are an added benefit with further visitors parking shared by residents, in this friendly enclave of handsome, residential dwellings.
The elegant Victorian veranda, with its original tessellated tiled floor, provides a charming entrance and an excellent place to sit and enjoy the south-facing outook across the landscaped gardens towards the church and the surrounding town.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors. The sitting room is well proportioned with a wood-burning stove and opening directly onto the veranda, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the room. From the hallway, doors lead to the separate dining room and this in turn leads through to the well-equipped kitchen, fitted with a double oven, five-ring gas hob with barbecue grill, together with space and plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine. The kitchen overlooks the pretty enclosed rear courtyard.
A rear entrance hall provides a practical boot room and utility area with access to the courtyard, whilst a cloakroom completes the ground floor.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom, with fabulous south-facing views and excellent built-in storage together with an en suite shower room, creates a comfortable and private suite. There are two further generous double bedrooms, one with excellent storage and the same attractive south-facing views, a family bathroom, airing cupboard and loft storage complete the accommodation.
Outside
To the front, the covered veranda provides an attractive sitting area overlooking the beautifully maintained communal gardens, which are laid mainly to lawn with mature trees, established planting and hedging.
To the rear is an enclosed courtyard garden, designed for ease of maintenance, with a useful timber shed and gated rear access.
The property benefits from two allocated parking spaces together with additional visitor parking. The communal gardens are for the use of all the residents and provide a large tranquil lawned area with mature trees.
About the area
Shepton Mallet is an historic market town with the usual features and also benefits from a Mulberry Outlet Shop and Kilver Court being a major designer outlet. There is ongoing new development and the Prison was closed some years ago and is awaiting residential redevelopment. The thriving Cathedral City of Wells, about 5 miles away, with its many concerts and cultural events also provides a wide range of amenities. The increasingly well known town of Bruton is also just a short drive away.
This part of Somerset with the Mendip Hills to the north, Wells to the west and Frome to the east provides some truly hidden treasures within its undulating countryside.
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 20 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 at the town 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. Leisure centres at Shepton Mallet and Wells.
Tenure and Other Points
Freehold. Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity. Gas-fired central heating
Maintenance contribution: £180 per quarter for communal grounds
Council Tax E EPC D
Directions
In Shepton Mallet follow Rectory Road north and it turns into Waterloo Road. Turn right onto Prince’s Road and, turn left into Carlton Court and the property is located at the top of the steps in the middle of the main house.
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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.
- Communal garden
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3 bedroom period home in Shepton Mallet
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Affordability
Monthly repayments£1,756
Property: £ 350,000
Deposit: £ 35,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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