House For Sale £525,000
Shepton Mallet

A splendid & spacious 4 bedroom house & at the end of the garden a double garage with a maisonette above providing a serious income.

38 HOBBS ROAD, TADLEY ACRES, SHEPTON MALLET, BA4 4LR
A really spacious and very comfortable house, and garden together with a self contanined maisonette apartment, ideal for family members, or great income by letting. No.38 enjoys a quiet setting on the poplar outskirts of town. The house has generous accommodation including a hall, cloakroom, a large sitting room, separate dining room, study, kitchen & breakfast room, utility room, 4 bedrooms, dressing room and 2 bathrooms.Outside is a neat, easily managed, very useable walled garden, car parking space and a double garage.

Location
Tadley Acres is a very popular residential area of around 600 homes on the southern outskirts of Shepton Mallet.The exemplar scheme reflects the local vernacular of Shepton Mallet and was developed in collaboration with the land owners, the Duchy of Cornwall, to reflect their aspirations for high and exacting standards of traditional and classical architecture.The Field Farm development has received recognition for its high quality approach to place making and design, including the RIBA 'Housing Award' and Mendip District Council 'Best Volume Housing' award. The scheme also received recognition from CABE in the 'National Housing Audit' report in 2007 which rated the development the highest in the south west region.No. 38 is in the heart of the area, well away from busy roads.

Description
The house is a handsome 2 storey building with rendered elevations under a tiled roof. Internally there plenty of living space with several reception room and plenty of bedrooms. The front door is in the centre of the house and opens into a hall with the staircase and and a cloakroom with basin and wc. The large sitting room has a double aspect with double french doors into the garden.In addition there are 2 other reception rooms being a study and a dining room.The kitchen & breakfast room has a tiled floor, fitted units and appliances including a dishwasher, oven, hob and extractor. There's also plenty of space for a table and chairs.Off the kitchen area is a neatly fitted untility room with a sink, unit and space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer.

First Floor
The staircase rises to a galleried landing and serves 4 bedrooms and a bathroom. The main bedroom suite has a large bedroom with a range of fitted wardrobes with mirrored dors. Leading off is a dressing room area with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room with a basin, wc and shower.There are three other bedrooms with two having fitted wardrobes.The bathroom has a basin, wc, bath and shower.

Outside
The house has a forecourt and at the rear of the house is a walled garen with lots of privacy. It's fully enclosed being ideal for children and pets.There is a recreational area with astroturf, a large decking terrace, raised flower and rose beds and high stone walls.At the end of the garden ia gate opens to a rear service lane which has access to the garage.Above the garage is a maisonette.

The Maisonette
A staircase leads to the first floor entrance, Accordingly the maisonnette can have access without reference to the house.The front door opens to a large open plan fitted kitchen & living room and adjacent is a shower room. The stairs rise to the next floor and a doublr bedroom.

Letting
The maisonette has been very successfulyy let on AirB&B and generates substantial income.

Other points
Freehold. Mains water electricity gas and drainage connected. Gas central heating. The house has an EPC rating of 77 BAND (C) and a Council Tax Band (E)The maisonette has an EPC rating of 76 (C).

About the area
Shepton Mallet is an historic market town with the usual features and also benefits from a Mulberry Outlet Shop and Kilver Court being a major designer outlet. There is ongoing new development and the Prison was closed some years ago and is awaiting residential redevelopment. The thriving Cathedral City of Wells, about 5 miles away, with its many concerts and cultural events also provides a wide range of amenities. The increasingly well known town of Bruton is also just a short drive away.This part of Somerset with the Mendip Hills to the north, Wells to the west and Frome to the east provides some truly hidden treasures within its undulating countryside.

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Communications in the area have improved significantly with the upgrading of the A303 to a dual carriageway the majority of the way to the M3 and London. The A37 leads to Bristol and Bath whilst Bristol International airport is about 20 miles to the northwest. Of particular note is the mainline railway station at Castle Cary (Paddington about 100 minutes). There are excellent schools for children of all ages within easy motoring distance including Millfield, the Blue School at Wells, Whitstone, Wells Cathedral School, Downside, All Hallows and Strode College at the town Street which is just a few miles to the south. The area is well provided for with bridleways, quiet lanes and footpaths suitable for all outdoor enthusiasts. Golf is available at nearby Mendip Springs, Farrington Gurney and Wells. Racing at Wincanton, Salisbury, Bath and Taunton. Leisure centres at Shepton Mallet and Wells.

Important Notice
IMPORTANT NOTICERoderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR.

Directions
From then crossroads of the A37 Whitstone Road and Charlton Road (A361).Continue up Whitstone Rod (uphill southwards) and take the 2nd right into Hobbs Road. Continue, turn left, rught at the t junction and No. 38 is some distance alon on the right.

Tenure: Freehold