Batcombe, Shepton Mallet

Property Details: • Type: Cottage • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Beautifully refurbished cottage • Light, spacious reception rooms • High spec Kitchen • 3 Bedrooms • Delightful Gardens • Available for Long Term Let • Idyllic village setting • Ample Parking and Garage • Wonderful countryside views

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: Melbourne House, 36 Chamberlain Street, Wells, BA5 2PJ

Full Description: A most beautifully presented 3 bedroom cottage in an idyllic setting in this popular village. Filled with natural light, this pretty cottage has been sympathetically refurbished to a very high standard and retains many period features.  The ground floor accommodation comprises a fantastic open plan living and dining area with a fireplace and inset wood burning stove.   The high quality, bespoke kitchen is light and airy with additional dining space and French windows that open out on to the most delightful terraced area.  This offers a tranquil space away from the main garden   Upstairs the master bedroom has an en-suite shower and there are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom   A large gravelled area to the side of the cottage offers ample parking along with the attached stone garage.   The wonderful ‘cottage’ garden is mainly laid to lawn and bordered by a wide variety of plants and shrubs.   Utilities: Mains water and drainage, electricity  Council Tax Band:  E EPC Rating:  E

Available: July 2022 Unfurnished Long Term Let Rent: £2,500 pcm Security Deposit - £2,880 held with the DPS Refundable Holding Deposit - £350

Situation The village itself is one of the most desirable in Somerset and is the home of a bustling community. The village hall hosts cinema evenings, horticultural shows, yoga and exercise classes and other such events. The Three Horseshoes is a highly regarded pub with restaurant , which although temporarily closed for extensive renovations, is expected to re-open before the end of this year.  It is within walking distance from the cottage. A new addition to the village is a fresh milk vending machine recently installed by a local farmer. The fashionable town of Bruton is a few miles south and is home to the renowned art gallery, Hauser and Wirth and Roth Bar and the high street offers a pharmacy, florist and the well known restaurant “At The Chapel” as well as “Osip” a Michelin-starred restaurant. The pretty town of Castle Cary, a few miles further, is home to the hotel and restaurant, The Newt ( which has wonderful grounds with woodland walks. Nearby, Frome has a thriving arts scene with a cinema, two theatres, and diverse shopping. The Frome Independent Market, held on the first Sunday of every month is a celebration of all things artisan and attracts thousands of visitors. Babington House, the private members' club, with its swimming pools, tennis courts, gym, bars and restaurant is only a short drive away and is an idyllic hub for relaxing and socialising.

The area is renowned for its excellent schools which include primary and secondary state schools in Bruton and Frome. The two prep schools of All Hallows and Hazlegrove are nearby and, for secondary, Sherborne, Kings Bruton, Bruton School for Girls, Millfield and Downside are all within easy reach. Bath, Frome, Westbury, Warminster and Castle Cary stations provide rail services to London Paddington and London Waterloo. The A303 (M3) links to London and the wider motorway network - the A36, M4 and M5 are all within easy reach. There is a wide range of national and international flights from Bristol Airport.  BrochuresFull Details