3 bedroom cottage for sale

RIVERSIDE, 6 LUSTY, BRUTON, SOMERSET, BA10 0BY

A charming period cottage, set within the heart of Bruton, with immense charm and potential.

The accommodation requires some modernisation but offers great scope to improve and includes an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, three spacious double bedrooms, and a refurbished family bathroom.

Outside, there is a garage for parking, and an enchanting, partially walled garden alongside a spring-fed brook.

Accommodation

Riverside is a period semi-detached cottage, quietly positioned just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Bruton. Rich in original detail and offering well-proportioned accommodation throughout, the property presents an excellent opportunity to create a characterful town home.

The cottage is accessed via a side entrance hall, which connects to the sitting room and kitchen. The sitting room is a generous and welcoming space, featuring original sash windows and a traditional brick fireplace. A separate dining room also benefits from sash windows and its own fireplace, with exposed local stone walling, and stairs rising to the first floor.

To the rear, the kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, making it a usable space, although it would benefit from updating. There is a lovely copper extractor, set above an alcove, which could be retained to create an impressive feature.

On the first floor are three comfortable double bedrooms, all with sash windows and timber floors which could be refurbished. Two bedrooms retain attractive cast-iron fireplaces, while the master bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, including a large walk-in cupboard, offering flexibility as storage, dressing space, or potential as an en-suite or study area. The family bathroom is notably spacious and has recently been updated to include stylish aqua panels, a bath with an overhead shower, a basin, and a toilet. An airing cupboard off the landing completes the accommodation.

Outside

To the rear lies a private and secluded south-facing cottage garden, with a paved terrace leading up a few steps to a level lawn. Mature planting and fruit trees give the garden a well-established, enclosed feel. Beyond the garden is a garage owned by this cottage. The garage could be removed to create parking, subject to the necessary consents.

About the area

Bruton is a small historic town in the foothills of the Brue Valley, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside a few miles north of Castle Cary and in easy reach of Wincanton, Yeovil, Sherborne, Glastonbury, Frome, Wells and Bath.

The town has a railway station, which is the Bristol-Weymouth line, with a further regular service to Bath Spa. There are also good Inter-City services at nearby Castle Cary (Paddington). Bruton dates back to Roman times and today is a charming small town with various shops and amenities, including the "The Newt in Somerset" plus 'Hauser & Wirth' Art & Exhibition Gallery, the 'Osip', the ever popular dining experience 'At The Chapel', and of course an excellent choice of schools including King's School, Bruton Primary and Sexey's School. Other nearby schools worth mentioning are Millfield, Hazelgrove, Downside and All Hallows.

Further amenities within the town include a doctor's surgery, vet, pharmacy, post office, several convenience stores, petrol station and many independent shops and cafés.

The surrounding countryside is stunning, and nearby National Trust walks at Stourhead House and Gardens, plus further pursuits at Babington House and as mentioned: The Newt Gardens.

Services

Mains gas, water, drainage, and electricity.

Tenure: Freehold.

Energy Performance Rating: tbc

Council Tax Band: C

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements

As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Property Details

Roderick 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 the current situation before travelling to view any property.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 2 High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AW

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