Description
Nestled in the charming area of The Batch, Shepton Mallet, this purpose-built Ground Floor Garden Flat offers benefits from planning permission to extend together with an enclosed garden within walking distance of the town centre.
Upon entering, you are welcomed to a sitting room/living area with access to a central lobby with two bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen off this. There is scope to knock through the living area into bedroom two together with planning permission to extend out to the garden. Planning Ref2021/2917/FUL.
Situated in a desirable location, this apartment is perfect for those seeking a peaceful yet accessible lifestyle. Shepton Mallet offers a range of local amenities, including shops, cafes, and parks, all within easy reach. The surrounding area is known for its picturesque scenery and community spirit, making it an excellent choice for families, professionals, or anyone looking to enjoy a tranquil environment.
This apartment represents a fantastic opportunity for both first-time buyers, retired and investors alike.
The Dwelling - The property is a ground floor garden flat comprising living room, inner hall, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. There is the added benefit of a good sized private garden mainly laid to lawn, paved patio and paths.
Outside - There is the added benefit of a good-sized private garden mainly laid to lawn, paved patio and paths.
Situation - This historic town of Shepton Mallet provides a good choice of shopping facilities, a garden centre, supermarkets and numerous pubs and restaurants. The town also provides both primary and secondary schools and has a bus link to Wells Blue School, with good road links to Bristol and Bath (c.21 miles away) and the A303 Podimore Junction 14 miles. Bristol International Airport is 22 miles and Castle Cary railway station is 7 miles.
The independent shops, cafés and restaurants of Wells, Frome, Bruton and the highlights of Hauser & Wirth Somerset, Osip, The Old Pharmacy and The Newt are all about 20 minutes drive away. Additionally, the excellent Jon Thorner's farm shop is very close by. The cities of Bath and Bristol are around 40 minutes away, each with notable theatres as well as other delights.
The area is well-renowned for its beautiful countryside, with vast open fields and many footpaths surrounding the house and, for more extensive walking opportunities; the Mendip Hills, Cheddar Gorge, Stockhill Wood and the Chew Valley are all on the doorstep.
This part of Somerset is particularly well-served by excellent schools. Independent schools include Millfield Senior and Prep Schools, Wells Cathedral School, All Hallows, Hazlegrove, Downside, Sherborne and Kings at Bruton. State schools include Strode College in Street, The Blue School in Wells, Sexey's in Bruton and St Dunstan's in Glastonbury.
Direct train services to London Paddington are accessible via Castle Cary, a 15-minute drive away, with a journey time of 82 minutes. More frequent services to all points of the compass are available from Bristol, and to London from Bath. The national motorway network is via the A303 (M3), the A37 (M4 and M5) and Bristol International Airport is easily reached in around 40 minutes by car.
Directions - What 3 words: ///binder.trails.shrugging
Services - All main services are connected. Gas-fired central heating via radiators.
The property is on main drainage with waste going into a Klargester pumping station (Model No - PU1020SS) and then pumped up to a manhole through 63mm pipe every two to three years cleaned out at a cost of £180.00 + vat approx.
Planning - Planning ref: 2021/2917/FUL
There is planning permission (due to expire 24th March 2025) proving a two-storey extension adjoining 3 The Maltings. Although the plans show the first-floor extension will adjoin the first-floor flaT (number 2) the whole extension could be used for 3 The Maltings (which would require a resubmission of the plans to the local authority).
Material Information - Council Tax Band: A
Lease term: 999 years from 2010.
The property is in a conservation area.
There is a very low flood risk for this property. While flooding is unlikely, it's still wise to think about flood insurance and future changes in the area that could affect flood risk.
