A handsome Victorian property in the centre of Castle Cary with a stunning garden, garage and generous parking.

1 HILL VIEW, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7HG
A handsome Victorian property in the centre of Castle Cary with a stunning garden, garage and generous parking. The accommodation includes an entrance hall, sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room, utility, three double bedrooms and a bathroom. Planning permission has also been granted for a loft conversion. See ref 19/02362/HOU. Outside there is a superb garden of an incredible size given the house's proximity to the centre of town, parking and a garage.

About the area
Castle Cary is described by Sir Nikolaus Pevsner, the eminent architectural historian, as Somerset's prettiest town, set in beautiful unspoilt countryside. The town is characterised by period buildings constructed of the distinctive honey coloured stone for which the area is well known. It remains a delightful small market town with a number of traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area in which a policy of strict planning control operates to prevent inappropriate development. These shops cater for most everyday needs whilst Shaftesbury, Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Frome, Wincanton, Sherborne and Yeovil are all close by and Salisbury, Taunton, Bath and Bristol are in easy driving distance.

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The "The Newt in Somerset" just outside Castle Cary is home to beautiful countryside walks set in the grounds of a Georgian country estate. Within the estate, there are a Hotel & Spa, Farm shop, restaurants and house & garden shop.On the outskirts of Castle Cary is the railway station with its direct line to Paddington and the A303 Road link is a few miles south. There are excellent state schools in the area - Ansford Academy boasts excellent exam grades and independent schools include the Sherborne and Bruton schools, Millfield, Wells Cathedral, Hazelgrove and Port Regis.

Accommodation
The accommodation is in good condition throughout with the current owners having recently completely upgraded the kitchen and bathroom, and redecorated throughout. The property has many Victorian features including high ceilings, bay windows and feature fireplaces. The house is entered from a pathway that leads through the garden, into the entrance hall. The entrance hall has wood panelling, pretty encaustic floor tiles and reception rooms on either side. The sitting room has a lovely Ham stone fireplace, a dual aspect and a bay window looking out over the grounds. On the other side of the hall is the living room which, like the sitting room, also has a front facing bay window; as well as a dual view wood burning stove shared with the kitchen. There is also wood panelling and a large storage cupboard beneath the stairs.

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Leading through the living room is the kitchen dining room. This has been totally remodelled by the current owners, firstly by removing a dividing wall and secondly by installing a beautiful kitchen with marble worktops and bespoke units. Further improvements include a new wood effect floor to the kitchen area which contrasts with the existing flagstones in the dining area, and the addition of french doors leading out to the garden. There is a walk in pantry, a kitchen island with breakfast bar and integral appliances including a gas Range cooker, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Adjoining the kitchen is a utility room with side door and an adjoining cloakroom. Above the kitchen there is loft storage.

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Upstairs there is a wonderful master bedroom, enjoying a double aspect with views up to Lodge Hill across the garden and also a fireplace, built in wardrobe and basin. The further two bedrooms are both double in size with views, and the larger of which has an airing cupboard and basin. The family bathroom has also been vastly improved, now having a bath with overhead shower, easy cleaning aqua-panels around the bath instead of tiles, a basin and w.c.

Planning
Permssions have been granted to extend the accommodation into the loft with stairs to rise from what is currently the smallest bedroom up to a large second floor suite with a bedroom, shower room and dressing room or fourth bedroom. Planning reference: 19/02362/HOU.

Outside
The gardens at 1 Hill View are a delightful surprise on entering the property. They are not only of a great size given the proximity to the centre of town, but they are incredibly well tended and enjoy excellent privacy. Interspersed within the lawn there are flower beds, with beautiful flowering Roses and Dahlias. There is a pretty pond and pergola within the garden too. There is a gated parking area with a garage and access out towards the footpath leading down to the High Street. In addition, there are also vegetable patches, a greenhouse and a garden shed.

Services
Gas central heating, mains drainage, electricity and water.

Important Notice
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