Cottage for sale in Shepton Mallet BA4, 3 Bedroom

A charming period stone cottage situated in just shy of an acre, offered for sale with no onward chain. A fantastic opportunity to purchase this wonderful three-bedroom detached home in the rural Hamlet of Wraxall. This quaint cottage offers bags of natural charm and history and is not be missed. A large plot of land comprising a large mature garden and three paddocks.

Accommodation

The Accommodation in this period cottage truly does not disappoint and offers exceptional internal accommodation. On entry of this attractive home you are greeted by a rather spacious porch which leads to your first of many reception rooms. With oak flooring, a fully working multi fuel burner inset, original beams and exposed stone, this room is boasting natural charm and is currently being used as a dining room. This opens through to an open space which would be a great study/office area and provides the access to the first floor. There is a lounge to the front of the cottage with a log burner inset which creates a great setting for those cosy nights. A recently fitted modern country kitchen is a great addition to the cottage and provides access to the all-important utility room, downstairs cloakroom and boot room, which currently houses the modern combi boiler. In addition, you can also find a well-appointed conservatory, which is the ideal room to take in the views of the rear garden. To the first floor you will be delighted to find three double bedrooms alongside a newly fitted beautiful, modern bathroom suite comprising a roll top free standing, luxurious bath, a walk-in double shower, LED light up mirror, WC and pedestal sink to match. The bathroom has a Jack and Jill arrangement for the master bedroom. Loft access is provided in bedroom three with a pull-down ladder and offers great storage.

Grounds & Gardens

Greeted by double wooden gates, you will find ample parking on entry with a gravelled drive leading up to the cottage with more parking and a hard standing for caravan/motorhome/boat with outside power points. Lighting is provided up the driveway for security and access to the rear garden is by side access.
To the rear of the property there is a patio leading up by a staggered lawn which is separated into five different areas. Firstly, you have a hard-standing area which is an ideal entertaining space and sits the stables, with a lawn surround. Upon the next tier there is a summer house which the current vendor is uses as storage. Further up the garden you will find three separate paddocks and another driveway which provides further parking.

Situation

The property is situated in the Hamlet of Wraxall which sits in stunning rolling Somerset countryside with the nearby town of Castle Cary just five miles away. The historic town has the advantage of a mainline railway station with journeys into London Paddington taking one and a half hours and offers comprehensive shops, cafes, schools and doctors’ surgery. The Bath and West Showground is also within a short distance.
Another nearby town is Bruton which offers a good range of local facilities (including a Doctors' Surgery, Dentist and Vet) and a variety of shops. Notable is the recently opened and renowned Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery.
Bristol, including the International Airport and Bath are both within a comfortable drive and offer a wider range of amenities including shopping, leisure facilities and theatres.
There are a wide range of outstanding educational establishments at all levels in the area from both the state and private sectors. These include Ditcheat Primary School, Ansford Academy, Bruton, Strode College, Millfield School, Wells Cathedral School, Hazelgrove, All Hallows, Downside and other highly regarded schools at Bruton and Sherborne.
The cottage also benefits from having a fantastic vineyard just next door.

Directions

Leave Castle Cary on the A371 signposted Shepton Mallet. After the Train Station take the first left to Ditcheat Go through the village and proceed to Wraxall Road. Drive along this road almost right til the end and just before you get to Wraxall Hill on your right-hand side you will fine Fosse View Cottage.

Tenure

Freehold

Services

Mains water, private drainage. Gas central heating.

Local Authority

Mendip District Council Telephone .

Postcode

BA4 6RJ.

Energy Performance Certificate

Rated D

Viewings

Strictly by appointment with the Vendors agent Killens

Fixtures & Fittings

All those items usually regarded as retained to the vendors are specifically reserved out of the sale.