Great Ostry, Shepton Mallet, BA4

This 1800s period townhouse offers good sized accommodation, presented in good order throughout, yet retaining the wealth of period features – mosiac tiled floors, marble fireplaces, etc. Formally the town council offices, the property has been tastefully converted into back into a family home.

A panelled front door with arched-fan light leads into the spacious entrance hall which has a mosaic-tiled floor and benefits from large storage cupboard areas. The hall continues to an impressive spindled staircase leading to the first floor. The stairwell is lit by a large double-glazed panel skylight.

The light and airy sitting room has a feature marble fireplace with grate and hearth, ceiling coving and a walk-in cupboard. The large window affords abundant natural light.

The kitchen is featured with a tiled floor and an original period fireplace. From the kitchen, the first of three doors lead to a utility room with a flagstone floor and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher; the second door to a W.C. and the third being a stable door to the rear courtyard. The kitchen offers space for a free-standing range cooker and benefits from original recessed shelving.

The large dining room has an impressive marble fireplace with a natural oak wooden floor.

The master bedroom is lit by a large triple window and benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and a marble fireplace. Off the bedroom is an ensuite, containing shower, hand basin and W.C.

Bedroom two is a good-sized bedroom which is bright and overlooks the courtyard to the rear of the property. This room also contains another marble fireplace.

The third bedroom has natural light from the glazed loft-hatch and etched sash window to the stairwell.

Completing the accommodation is the large family bathroom fitted with a white suite comprising of bath with shower, wash hand-basin and W.C. There is also a new wall-mounted gas combi-boiler and a heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE: The private Mediterranean-styled courtyard is fully enclosed with a paved seating area and an access door leading to residential permit parking.

Description

A panelled front door with arched-fan light leads into the spacious entrance hall which has a mosaic-tiled floor and benefits from large storage cupboard areas. The hall continues to an impressive spindled staircase leading to the first floor. The stairwell is lit by a large double-glazed panel skylight. The light and airy sitting room has a feature marble fireplace with grate and hearth, ceiling coving and a walk-in cupboard. The large window affords abundant natural light. The kitchen is featured with a tiled floor and an original period fireplace. From the kitchen, the first of three doors lead to a utility room with a flagstone floor and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher; the second door to a W.C. and the third being a stable door to the rear courtyard. The kitchen offers space for a free-standing range cooker and benefits from original recessed shelving. The large dining room has an impressive marble fireplace with a natural oak wooden floor. ...

Outside

OUTSIDE: The private Mediterranean-styled courtyard is fully enclosed with a paved seating area and an access door leading to private residential parking.

Location

The historic market town of Shepton Mallet offers a range of local amenities and shopping facilities including a selection of supermarkets, doctors surgeries, pharmacies, infant, junior and secondary schools. The town is well placed for commuting to Bristol, Bath, Wells, Frome and Castle Cary with its mainline station to Paddington London.

Directions

From the Cooper and Tanner office, proceed on foot and cross at the traffic lights into the northern part of the High Street. Walk towards the Market Cross. Great Ostry will be seen on the left hand side before entering the pedestrianised square. Walk along towards the end of Great Ostry. The property will be seen on the left hand side.

Council Tax Band C