Property description

An absolutely delightful converted period property enjoying a great location on the edge of West Cranmore. The luxurious accommodation includes: a open plan sitting and dining area with a well fitted kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Garden, plenty of parking, outbuildings and sheds.

THE OLD ENGINE SHED, WEST CRANMORE, SOMERSET, BA4 4QP
Wells 9 Miles, Frome 9 Miles, Shepton Mallet 6 miles, Castle Cary 10 miles, Bath 17 miles.

About the Area
West Cranmore is a small village east of Shepton Mallet in beautiful countryside between the centres of Frome and Wells. Glastonbury, Yeovil, Castle Cary (mainline station to London), Sherborne, Bath and Bristol are all within easy travelling distance. These centres provide a wide scope of amenities and facilities and there is the added benefit of Babington House being within 7 miles. Bristol airport is also very accessible being about half an hour away. There are good state and independent schools including pre schools, a local primary school Whitstone, Strode College, All Hallows, Downside, Millfield, Wells Cathedral and the Bruton and Sherborne schools. There's also an excellent village pub and a very active community - see www.cranmore-somerset.co.uk.

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On the outskirts of the village is East Somerset Railway. This was originally closed by Dr. Beeching. In 1967 the artist David Shepherd brought two steam locomotives from British Rail and bought Cranmore station in 1971. The site was derelict and overgrown but a great deal of work by many volunteers resulted in the station being officially opened in 1975. It's now a popular heritage railway with just over 2 miles of track. For more info see www.eastsomersetrailway.com.

Accommodation
A lane runs past the station and to a small group of properties which include the Old Engine Shed which stands within it's own land. This was an old stone building which has been totally redeveloped and now offers excellent contemporary accommodation of a high standard with oil fired central heating.The front door opens into an entrance hall with an engineered oak floor and a staircase to the first floor galleried landing. There is an understairs cupboard which houses the central heating boiler. It also leads to a fabulous large open plan sitting-and dining room with a well fitted kitchen area. It has engineered oak flooring and is light and airy having a triple aspect which full height windows and double French doors opening and looking to the garden and countryside beyond.

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There is ample space for sofas and a table and chairs for dining. The kitchen area is extremely well fitted with a range of fitted floor and wall cupboard units, work surfaces, tiled splash backs, a sink unit and appliances including an electric four ring hob, extractor, integral cooker, microwave oven, dishwasher and washing/dryer machine. Off the hall is a large family bedroom with double wardrobes and a door into a shower room which is also approached from the hall. This has tiled floor and walls, a shower area with a glazed screen, wc and hand basin with an illuminated mirror above.

First Floor
The first floor has a galleried landing and access to 2 further bedrooms and a bathroom.The master bedroom has double fitted wardrobes and is a large room with full width and height windows looking out across the gardens and countryside beyond. The other bedroom is also a good size with a double wardrobe and a large airing cupboard with the pressured water cylinder and ample shelving. The bathroom has a tiled floor, hand basin with vanity light above, wc and bath with a tiled surround and a separate shower above.

N.B. The property is currently used as a holiday cottage and the furnishings are available for purchase by separate negotiation.

Outside
The lane leads to a parking area with a path across the lawn to the front door. Outside the french doors from the sitting room is a paved terrace with a good-sized lawned garden beyond. There is also a neat lawned garden on the other side of the house.At the approach to the house is a further area of land which is part of the property and on it are a ruined stone building and 2 sheds.

Further Information
The property is freehold.The access lane is owned by the railway with all the houses using having a share for the responsibility for a share of maintenance.Mains water and electricity connected and in the top right hand corner of the garden is the septic tank. Oil fired central heating.

Directions
From Shepton Mallet take the A361 road and take the turning right signposted Cranmore/Strode Arms. Continue for a few hundred yards, ignore the left turn to the village centre and take the next turning right through the no entry signs - to the right of the entrance to East Somerset Railway.Continue along this tarmaced lane past the station on your left, cross the railway track. Continue and the Old Engine Shed is on the right hand side.At the approach to the property is a ruined stone building, two old sheds and these and the surrounding land are part of the property.The drive continues to a gravelled parking area immediately in front of the house.

Important Notice
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. 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.

Property Features :

• An absolutely delightful property enjoying a great location
• The property comprises about a quarter of an acre of grounds
• A superb converted period building with luxurious accommodation
• Magnificent open plan sitting and dining area with well fitted kitchen
• Large Lawned Area