A period property on Mere’s High Street with a mix of residential and commercial accommodation and a small back yard. The property is to be sold by Informal Tender.

PROPERTY
The Stone Cottage is a charming property with a delightful double front stone façade, with the front door leading you directly into the heart of the thriving, Wiltshire town centre of Mere. Property is laid out over three floors and has consent for shop and premises, however is currently solely utilized as a commercial unit. The ground floor comprises of two rooms, the bigger front room is light and double aspect with stairs and a storage space, while the back room leads to both the garden and a downstairs cloakroom. The first floor includes a bathroom, one office leading to the meeting room and a further room with a ladder to the attic room. The attic room is substantial with a large window overlooking the front. There is also a cellar accessed from a door by the ground floor stairs.

NOTE: There is a flying freehold over the neighbour’s side access.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is to be sold by Informal Tender. Best bids are to be received by Woolley & Wallis no later than 12.00pm on 5th October 2023

THE SITUATION
Mere has an abundance of community spirit with a thriving High Street providing services for most everyday requirements including a primary school, a library, Co-Operative store, post office, doctor surgery, pharmacy, public houses, cafe, restaurants and wine merchants, to name but a few. Gillingham (4 miles) offers further facilities including an excellent secondary school, a wider range of shops including Waitrose and Asda, and a mainline railway station serving London Waterloo and the south west. Wincanton (4 miles) also offers a secondary school, Lidl and Morrison supermarkets and also has a lovely independent High Street. Mere benefits from close access to the A303, an easy route to London via the M3. The area is well known for the large choice of good State and Independent primary and secondary schools and a variety of outdoor and countryside activities including golf, rugby and football clubs, cycling, shooting and horse riding. Nearby is Stourhead House and gardens and Longleat house with its safari park. There is a wide network of footpaths and bridle ways accessible from the village or a short drive away.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached directly from the pavement via the front door. The rear garden can be accessed via the back room and is predominantly patio with both high and low stone walls on two sides.

COUNCIL TAX
Wiltshire Council Business Rates £1197.60
EPC: E

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. Heating is by electric storage heaters.

DIRECTIONS
Post code BA12 6HE
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