3 bed detached house for sale

Back Lane, Downside, Shepton Mallet BA4

Summary
A detached character three-bedroom family cottage, situated within an ancient hamlet, fully restored, and updated to an exceptionally high standard. Offering an enclosed garden, off street parking and charming character features with a modern twist inside.

Description
This attractive character country home started life as three cottages circa 1730, then became the heart of the community as the village inn and is now a charming family home full of original period features including window seats, beams, flagstone floors, and original stone details which sits seamlessly against reclaimed and modern fixtures.

The kitchen is the family hub of the home arranged around a large prominent fireplace, and benefits from a useful and separate utility space. The playroom/home office opens out into the garden, a large hidden cellar area provides excellent storage space, and the well-proportioned dining room provides ample space for entertaining. The lounge is light and spacious, enjoying excellent head height and features an attractive open fireplace and beams, and on the first floor there are three good-sized bedrooms, including the main featuring full-height ceilings and serviced by contemporary ensuite, and the family bathroom which is incredibly well-appointed fitted with an attractive traditional suite including a freestanding claw foot bath.

Outside, the garden sits to the front of the cottage, enjoying a lovely southerly aspect, a fantastic private aspect and lots of family space arranged to lawn and terrace seating. Approached from the lower lane is the property's driveway parking providing parking for two cars.

Auctioneer's Comments
This property is offered through Modern Method of Auction. Should you view, offer or bid your data will be shared with the Auctioneer, iamsold Limited. This method requires both parties to complete the transaction within 56 days, allowing buyers to proceed with mortgage finance (subject to lending criteria, affordability and survey). The buyer is required to sign a reservation agreement and make payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6600.00 including VAT. This fee is paid in addition to purchase price and will be considered as part of the chargeable consideration for the property in the calculation for stamp duty liability. Buyers will be required to complete an identification process with iamsold and provide proof of how the purchase would be funded. The property has a Buyer Information Pack containing documents about the property. The documents may not tell you everything you need to know, so you must complete your own due diligence before bidding. A sample of the Reservation Agreement and terms and conditions are contained within this pack. The buyer will also make payment of no more than £349 inc. VAT towards the preparation cost of the pack. Please confirm exact costs with the auctioneer. The estate agent and auctioneer may recommend the services of other providers to you, in which they will be paid for the referral. These services are optional, and you will be advised of any payment, in writing before any services are accepted. Listing is subject to a start price and undisclosed reserve price that can change.

Study 16' 4" x 12' 2" ( 4.98m x 3.71m )
Wooden flooring, built in desk with storage, radiator, windows and stable door to the garden, access into the cloakroom/utility room. Wall mounted shelving and storage cupboard set above the cloakroom.

Cloakroom
Window to the side, WC, hand wash basin, Oil boiler and space for a washing machine. Tiled flooring.

Kitchen 14' 9" x 13' 4" ( 4.50m x 4.06m )
A charming kitchen space with a great selection of wall and base units with wooden worktops and tiled splashbacks, Rangemaster cooker with a 5 ring gas hob and griddle flat plate. Belfast sink with wooden drainer unit. Exposed beams, flagstone flooring and an inglenook fireplace with fitted log burner. Access into cellar and stable door to the garden.

Dining Room 9' 9" x 13' 9" ( 2.97m x 4.19m )
Continued flagstone flooring from the kitchen, wooden window seat with windows overlooking the garden. Feature fire surround, exposed beams, radiator and space for a dining table, and under stair storage.

Lounge 13' 4" x 14' 9" ( 4.06m x 4.50m )
Further flagstone flooring, window overlooking the rear garden, brick fireplace with inset log burner, radiator and beams.

Landing
Two radiators and carpet flooring.

Bedroom One 12' 3" x 14' 9" ( 3.73m x 4.50m )
Vaulted ceiling, carpet flooring, radiator, Velux window, window overlooking the garden, wall lights built in overhead storage and access into En suite.

En Suite
A real modern space with a walk-in shower with glass partition and built in storage space, smart mirror (Bluetooth connectivity) fully tiled, vanity unit with hand wash basin, WC, heated towel rail and Velux window.

Bedroom Two 8' 11" x 12' 5" ( 2.72m x 3.78m )
Exposed beams, window overlooking the garden, carpet flooring and loft access.

Bedroom Three 9' 7" x 14' 9" ( 2.92m x 4.50m )
Exposed beams, dual aspect, window seat with fitted storage beneath, wooden flooring and radiator.

Bathroom
Double shower cubical, freestanding claw foot bath, WC with a high-level feature cistern, heated towel rail, hand wash basin, shaver point, wooden flooring, window overlooking the garden, built in storage with original beams, oven door, feature brick display with wooden mantle and exposed beams.

Garden
The garden is positioned towards the front of the property with a southerly aspect. A real private space which is mainly laid to lawn with a patio seating area.

Parking
Off street parking for two cars

Services
The property is connected to mains water, mains drainage, mains electric, the heating/water operates via an oil boiler. Council tax band D

1. Money laundering regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. These particulars are issued in good faith but do not constitute representations of fact or form part of any offer or contract. The matters referred to in these particulars should be independently verified by prospective buyers or tenants. Neither sequence (UK) limited nor any of its employees or agents has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.