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Forming part of the former Mendip Cottage hospital this spacious three bedroom detached house is set in a private corner in an elevated position in the heart of Shepton Mallet. The property offers good sized accommodation including master bedroom with ensuite shower room, downstairs cloakroom, large sunny gardens and parking.
DESCRIPTION
The property is situated behind the former hospital building and was part of the conversion works carried out in the 1990’s. The communal gardens and parking to the front are to be enjoyed by all residents. However, this property has its own parking and large garden.
Approached by a path to the front entrance door which is enclosed by wall topped with railings. You enter the property directly into the entrance lobby, where a door leads into the spacious entrance hall. A separate door gives access to the downstairs cloakroom. The entrance hall has wood effect flooring, an impressive staircase rising to the first floor, a part glazed door into the dining room and two separate part glazed doors into the large sitting room, one at either end. This light and airy room has French doors to the garden. Across the hall is a well fitted kitchen with an extensive modern range of base, drawer and wall units and work surfaces incorporating a single drainer sink unit, oven, gas hob and canopy. A door leads into the rear garden with a further door and a step into the good sized storage room which has limited head height.
The central staircase is a main feature of this property with half landing and feature window. The main landing gives access to the Master bedroom with dual aspect windows and a good sized ensuite shower room with white suite of low level wc, wash hand basin on vanity unit and a curved walk in shower. There is a second double bedroom also with dual aspect windows and a good sized third bedroom currently used as an office. The family bathroom is “L” shaped with low level wc, wall hung wash basin and “p” shaped bath with monsoon shower and diverter and screen. Accessed from the landing is a walk in airing cupboard housing the gas combi boiler.
OUTSIDE
Occupying a corner plot the large gardens are south west facing and enjoys sun throughout the day. The wrap around gardens are laid mainly to lawn with seating areas, planted with a variety of shrubs, plants and trees. Picket fencing divides the garden into different areas. There are several timber outbuildings. Part of the garden is terraced. There is parking for three vehicles and an access gate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Gas fired heating. All mains’ services are connected. There is a maintenance contribution of £150 per quarter towards the upkeep of the communal grounds. Council Tax Band E.
LOCATION
The historic market town of Shepton Mallet is located within travelling distance to the centres of Wells, Bristol, Bath, Frome and Castle Cary. There are main line stations to London Paddington at Castle Cary and Frome. The town offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities including a large supermarket, leisure centre, lido, a choice of pubs and restaurants, dentists and doctors, a Grade I Listed church and both primary and secondary state schools.
