3 bed detached bungalow for sale

Hawthorn Crescent, Shepton Mallet BA4

A particularly individual three-bedroom semi-detached home occupying a substantial corner plot on the popular St Peter's development. Offering considerably more than its frontage first suggests, highlights include a beautifully refitted kitchen opening into a generous extended dining/family room, bright and airy accommodation, extensive parking, garage and workshop, together with an exceptional established garden offering superb space for entertaining, children and keen gardeners alike.

Coming to the market for the first time in almost 30 years, 26 Hawthorn Crescent is a much-loved home that has been thoughtfully improved and extended over time. From the front, the property has the familiar appearance of neighbouring homes, yet once inside and particularly on stepping into the rear garden, it quickly becomes apparent that this is a rather more individual proposition.

A generous entrance porch provides excellent practical space for coats, footwear and everyday essentials, with ample room for additional storage, before a door opens into the central vestibule where stairs rise to the first floor.

To the left, the sitting room is bright, airy and comfortably proportioned. A large front-facing window allows natural light to flood the room, while two full-size storage cupboards provide particularly useful concealed storage and something that continues to be a recurring feature throughout the house.

The real heart of the home lies beyond, where the kitchen and extended dining/family room combine to create a sociable and highly usable living space.

The kitchen has been comprehensively refitted with bespoke cabinetry extending to ceiling height, maximising storage while creating a clean and streamlined appearance. Seamless splashbacks eliminate traditional grout lines and are complemented by substantial quartz-effect work surfaces. Integrated appliances include an eye-level Bosch oven and grill, an AEG four-ring induction hob with extractor, and an integrated dishwasher, together with an inset sink and drainer. There is also space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for a washing machine.

LED lighting completes the contemporary finish, while a useful pantry cupboard provides further storage. An additional cupboard houses the Vaillant gas-fired central heating boiler, which was replaced within recent years, while still offering valuable storage space.

The kitchen opens naturally into the substantial extended dining/family room, creating a wonderful hub for everyday life. Measuring approximately 15'1" x 11'2", the room comfortably accommodates a large dining table alongside additional furniture and a sofa, making it equally suited to family meals, relaxed entertaining or simply sitting and enjoying the garden.

Extensive glazing is a particularly appealing feature of this space, bringing in an abundance of natural light and creating a strong connection with the garden. French doors and further glazed door provides direct access outside, allowing the dining area and garden to work beautifully together during the warmer months.

Also positioned on the ground floor is the bathroom, fitted with a panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin set within a vanity unit, low-level WC, extensive tiled surrounds, land a double-glazed obscure window.

Upstairs, the first-floor landing benefits from its own window, continuing the wonderfully light and airy feel found throughout the property, while a loft hatch provides access to the roof space.

There are three bedrooms, each benefiting from good natural light. Bedroom One is a comfortable double featuring an impressive range of floor-to-ceiling mirrored wardrobes with sliding doors. The room also enjoys fantastic views across towards Bowlish and the Mendip countryside beyond, an outlook that gives the first floor a particularly appealing sense of openness.

Bedroom Two is another good-sized double and benefits from built-in wardrobes with additional cupboard storage above, providing excellent practical storage without compromising the usable floor space.

Bedroom Three is a single bedroom currently arranged as a home office and overlooks the rear garden, offering flexibility as a child's bedroom, nursery, study or dedicated work-from-home space.

Double glazing is fitted throughout.

Outside

The garden is undoubtedly one of the defining features of 26 Hawthorn Crescent and sets the property apart from many otherwise similar homes in the development.

Occupying a substantial corner plot, the garden extends around the rear and side of the house to create a wonderfully established and surprisingly generous outdoor setting. Its scale provides enough room for different areas to have their own purpose, whether entertaining friends, enjoying a quiet afternoon outside, gardening or giving children plenty of space to play.

Immediately outside the dining/family room is a paved area ideally positioned for outdoor dining and entertaining, while further into the garden are additional seating areas offering plenty of choice for relaxing and enjoying the garden throughout the warmer months.

Broad areas of lawn are complemented by mature trees, established shrubs, flowering plants and well-stocked borders, creating a garden with genuine character rather than simply an expanse of grass. A cooking apple tree adds to the established feel, while there is also a raised vegetable-growing area for those keen to grow their own produce.

The garden is fully enclosed and offers an excellent combination of open space and more secluded areas, making it particularly appealing for families, gardeners and those who enjoy entertaining outdoors.

Given the generous dimensions of the plot, there may also be scope to further extend the property in the future while retaining a very good-sized garden, subject of course to obtaining all necessary planning permissions, building regulations and other consents.

A gate provides access between the garden and the driveway, while part of the boundary fencing has previously been designed so that it can be removed to create wider vehicular access into the garden. This was formerly used to accommodate a motorhome before the fencing was reinstated.

To the front, a generous driveway provides parking for several vehicles and leads to the detached garage, measuring approximately 16' x 9' and fitted with an electrically operated Garador door, light and power.

Beyond the garage is a particularly useful workshop, measuring approximately 10'1" x 8'8" and also benefiting from light and power and providing excellent additional space for hobbies, practical projects or storage.

Outside power points and a water tap are also provided.

Location

Set on the ever-popular St Peter's residential development, the property enjoys an excellent balance of countryside surroundings and everyday convenience. Bowlish Primary School is within easy walking distance, making this an attractive location for families.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the nearby Strawberry Line provides scenic off-road walking and cycling routes, while the surrounding Mendip landscape offers plentiful opportunities to explore the countryside close to home.

Shepton Mallet is a thriving historic market town, often regarded as the gateway to the Mendips. It offers a wide range of everyday amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, schools for all ages, doctors' and dental surgeries, together with a good choice of cafés, inns and restaurants and national retailers including Tesco and Boots.

At the heart of the town is Collett Park, an attractive Victorian park popular with families and dog walkers, offering open green spaces, mature planting and pleasant walking routes.

The town is well placed for Wells, Frome, Bath, Bristol and Yeovil, while mainline rail services are available from Castle Cary, including direct trains to London Paddington. Bristol Airport is also within convenient driving distance, and Berry's Coaches provide a daily service to London.

With the cathedral city of Wells, Glastonbury and the vibrant market town of Frome all within easy reach, Shepton Mallet combines excellent accessibility and everyday convenience with beautiful Somerset countryside and a strong sense of community.

Additional Information

Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas central heating, all subject to the usual utility regulations.

Council Tax Band: C

Local Authority: Somerset Council

EPC Rating: C

Broadband & Mobile: Coverage can be checked via the Ofcom mobile and broadband coverage checker.

Flood Check: Information can be checked via the Government flood-risk service.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment through the agent.

Agent's Note

The dining room is an extension to the original property. The flat roof covering to this area was renewed in November 2020 and has a 20 year guarantee.

The property occupies a particularly generous plot which may offer scope for further alteration or extension, subject to all necessary planning permissions, building regulations and other required consents.

All services, fittings and equipment referred to in these particulars have not been tested by the agent and we cannot confirm that they are in working order.

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