3 bed property for sale

Great Ostry, Shepton Mallet BA4

Summary
This attractive Victorian townhouse property is pleasantly tucked away in the heart of Shepton Mallet town centre, conveniently close to amenities and offering substantial accommodation retaining many period features and character throughout. With private Courtyard and permitted parking.

Description
Tucked away in the centre of the constantly evolving and up and coming town of Shepton Mallet, this 1800s property was once the town council offices that was sympathetically converted back into an exceptionally spacious family home, full of character features throughout and located in the middle of this historic market town close to an array of facilities and amenities.

The striking elegant Victorian frontage with exposed stone and large mullion window, leads into this distinguished property via an ornate tiled entrance hall to an impressive inner hallway with balustrade turned staircase lit by a large double-glazed stained panel skylight. The ground floor accommodation is extensive with two large reception rooms, each with characterful fireplaces, and the country-style kitchen room intact with large fireplace with wooden surround and mantle, leads to a separate utility / larder room, cloakroom and offers direct access to a charming, low-maintenance courtyard garden. The first floor accommodates three well-appointed generous bedrooms, including a main suite with en-suite shower room - a rare indulgence for a property of this era - plus a modern family bathroom.

Being in an excellent location near local amenities and transport links, we thoroughly recommend viewing this outstanding character home.

Entrance Hall
Wood panelled front door opens into the entrance hall featuring the original Victorian hallway arch and stunning ornate tiled flooring that extends through into the hallway. Radiator and wood panelled door into sitting room.

Hallway
An impressive inner hallway featuring a balustrade turned staircase rising to the first-floor landing with the stairwell lit up by a large double-glazed stained glass ceiling window. There is extensive built in storage in the hallway with a generous cupboard under the stairs, doors opening to two large storage cupboards. Ornate tiling is laid throughout. Wooden panelled doors to:

Sitting Room 13' max x 14' ( 3.96m max x 4.27m )
With high ceilings and flooded with natural light via a large triple double-glazed window to the front aspect, the sitting room offers generous space for relaxing and entertaining, featuring a marble fireplace with grate and hearth at its focal point and a ceiling coving surround. Wooden door to built in storage cupboard. Radiator.

Dining Room 10' 10" max x 13' 10" max ( 3.30m max x 4.22m max )
The dining room also has high ceilings and is an impressive size providing ample space for family gatherings and entertaining. Laid with a natural oak wooden floor throughout, there is also an attractive fireplace to the chimney, set with a tiled surround and stone mantle and hearth. Ceiling coving surround. Radiator. Double glazed window to the rear aspect enjoying views into the courtyard garden.

Kitchen 7' 11" max x 19' max ( 2.41m max x 5.79m max )
Fitted with a selection of base units with wooden worktops over inset with a one and a half bowl sink drainer with arched kitchen tap over and tiled splashback surrounds, the kitchen is further integrated with original recessed shelving and wooden mantle and surround of the old kitchen fireplace. Currently fitted with a Rangemaster cooker with a 5-ring gas hob and providing under counter space for fridge. Tiled flooring throughout. Radiator. Double-glazed window to the side aspect. Double glazed stable door opening into courtyard garden. Doors to:

Utility Room 4' x 7' ( 1.22m x 2.13m )
Utility room with a flagstone flooring and fitted with plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher.

Cloakroom
Obscured double glazed window to the side aspect. Low level WC. Tile flooring. Radiator.

First Floor Landing
The spacious landing features a double-glazed stained glass ceiling window allowing in an abundance of natural light. With internal sash window to the third bedroom. Radiator. Wood panelled door to inner landing leading to bedrooms 2 & 3. Further wood panelled door to:

Main Bedroom 14' max x 14' max ( 4.27m max x 4.27m max )
The main bedroom is a fantastic size, with cast iron Victorian fireplace with marble surround and mantle and full of natural light via a large double glazed triple window to the front aspect. Ceiling coving surround. Wooden door to built in large storage cupboard. Radiator. Further wood panelled door to:

En Suite
Double glazed window to the front aspect. Shower enclosure with fully tiled adjacent walls and shower over running from the mains. Wall mounted wash hand basin with patterned tile splashback. WC. Radiator.

Bedroom Two 10' x 14' ( 3.05m x 4.27m )
Another double in size, bedroom two has double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the courtyard and cast-iron feature fireplace with mantle and hearth. Radiator.

Bedroom Three 10' max x 14' 10" max ( 3.05m max x 4.52m max )
With glazed ceiling loft-hatch and sash window to the stairwell. Radiator.

Family Bathroom 6' 11" max x 10' 10" max ( 2.11m max x 3.30m max )
The large family bathroom fitted with a suite comprising of bath with fully tiled adjacent walls and shower over with concealed thermostatic controls. Wash hand-basin and WC. Wall-mounted gas combination Valliant boiler installed in 2022. Heated towel rail. Obscured double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Outside

Courtyard Garden
Leading out from the kitchen is the private courtyard that is high wall enclosed enjoying a very high level of privacy. Attractively presented being paved throughout with stone edging and arranged by the current owner with climbing plants. There is ample room for a patio table and chairs and to enjoy the outside paved seating area, and an access door to the rear provides convenient access to the residential permit parking.

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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.
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