3 bedroom cottage for sale

Combining period living with modern convenience this gorgous cottage must be seen to be appreciated. First time buyers, don't forget that you pay NO STAMP DUTY before 30 March 2025.

Set in a quiet lane close to the Badcox shops and Catherine Hill this lovely 3 bed cottage, built in the local forest marble, has been completed refurbished, including new kitchen, bathroom, flooring, insulation and electrics. All you need to do is bring your furniture.

The front door opens into the open plan ground floor which houses a new contemporary sage green kitchen with gas hob, electric oven and stainless steel sink with swan neck tap. There is enough worktop area to keep even the most enthusiastic cook happy as well as space for a washing maching, slimline dishwasher and fridge freezer. With plenty of room for a kitchen table this is a great space for family meals or entertaining friends. The floor is tiled with wood effect ceramic tiles for ease of cleaning.

A step takes you up to the lounge area which has double doors leading out into the courtyard garden. With ample room for some comfy sofas this is a lovely place to relax after a busy day and laminate flooring means that muddy boots or paws are a breeze. Please note an AI image has been included to give an idea of what the room would look like with furniture.

Upstairs are three good sized bedroom with the two at the front of the cottage giving you a choice of principle bedroom while the rear has reduced headheight and would make a fantastic child's bedroom or home office for remote working. All the bedrooms have exposed beams or stonework for that little bit of extra character.

The bathroom is spacious with a contemporary white bath with rainfall shower over it and sink with vanity unit for extra storage.

Outside is a very private southwest facing walled courtyard garden with a raised flower bed which, while compact, is a lovely spot for a chilled glass of wine in the summer or a hot chocolate in the winter. Victoria Park is only a short walk away and a great spot for letting children run off some energy.

There is parking on the road outside as well as in a car park opposite. Permits are not required.

This lovely cottage is the perfect blend of period character and modern conveniences set in one of the most favoured areas of the town. With interest likely to be high don't wait to book your viewing.

Baker Street is just a short walk from the town centre and has everything you need just a stone's throw from your door. Bar and Bistro Lotte are popular places to eating and drinking, as is the Coop Kitchen, and there are also several takeaways for those times when you can't be bothered to cook. There is also a Co-op and a Morrisons Daily as well as some other independent shops and then you are on Catherine Hill with its array of craft and artisan shops, the Rye Bakery for some of the best pastries in Frome and several nice spots for a quick coffee.

The Local Area

Frome is a popular Somerset town which is regularly voted one of the best places to live in the South West. It is home to a very creative community of writers, artists and musicians with the music venue, The Cheese and Grain, having previous hosted a surprise gig by the Foo Fighters as well as Paul McCartney's pre-Glastonbury gig in 2022. It offers a variety of high street names and a large selection of independent shops and cafes, particularly on the iconic Catherine Hill. The town hosts a very popular independent market held on the first Sunday of every month between March and December and an Arts Festival in July. Frome was one of the first places in the country to have a Community Fridge where residents and shop owners can donate excess food to the community to prevent food waste. There is a leisure centre with pool, several theatres, a train station with good links to London, Cardiff, Dorset and Devon and whatever your hobby or passion there is bound to be a club or society which will welcome you.

Important Information on Anti-Money Laundering Checks

We are required by law to conduct Anti-Money Laundering checks on all parties involved in the sale or purchase of a property. We take the responsibility of this seriously in line with HMRC guidance in ensuring the accuracy and continuous monitoring of these checks. Our partner, Move Butler, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. They will contact you and where possible, a biometric check will be sent to you electronically only once your offer has been accepted.

As an applicant, you will be charged a non-refundable fee of £20 (inclusive of VAT) per buyer for these checks. The fee covers data collection, manual checking, and monitoring. You will need to pay this amount directly to Move Butler and complete all Anti-Money Laundering checks before your offer can be formally accepted.

You will also be required to provide evidence of how you intend to finance your purchase prior to formal acceptance of any offer.

Material Information

Enquiries - for all enquiries, please quote Ref MJ0484 – Old Bakery

Council Tax - Band B - Somerset Council

Tenure – Freehold

Services - The home is supplied by Mains Gas, Electricity, Water & Sewage

Further Material Information can be found in the interactive Key Facts for Buyers report (Virtual Tour 2). You are advised to read this carefully

Agents Note - All measurements and floor plans are for illustration purposes only.