5 bedroom detached house for sale

An exquisite five bedroom detached property in this secluded and exclusive location just a short walk away from Castle Cary High Street.

THE BADGERS, 14 PRIORYGATE COURT, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7HT 

Accommodation
The Badgers is one of a small number of properties in this quiet area within the former grounds of the Victorian Priory which too has since been redeveloped. The position is well known now to be among the most desirable residential areas within the town. The house is of a handsome design with a mixture of stone and brick construction under a tiled roof. Adding to the appeal of the location is the view of Lodge Hill which can be enjoyed to the rear of the property, with the house enjoying a stunning open aspect.Entering through the front door, you walk into a fabulous, welcoming entrance hall with a grand staircase and oak flooring. Off the hall is the cloakroom and underneath the stairs there is plenty of storage.

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To the right hand side of the hall is the sitting room, which has a double aspect to the front and rear with a doors leading into the conservatory at the back. In the heart of the room is a fireplace with exposed stone surround, timber mantel and inset wood burning stove. The conservatory enjoys the best view of the garden and to Lodge Hill with french doors opening out to the seating terrace. The dining room and study are also accessed from the hall and are both well proportioned rooms suitable for a variety of uses. The kitchen has been enjoys high quality fixtures and fittings, including an excellent range of fitted drawers and cupboards and granite worktops. There are integral appliances include an electric range cooker, dishwasher, and fridge/freezer. The kitchen is arranged in an L-shape with a large breakfast area in the other half of the room, and mosaic floor tiles spanning throughout. Off the kitchen there is a utility area with cloakroom and back door plus a lovely garden room with a double aspect and french doors leading out.

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Upstairs there are five bedrooms and three bathrooms leading off an elegant central landing. The master bedroom is generous in its proportions and has a walk in wardrobe/dressing area and an en-suite bathroom. There are built-in wardrobes and an en-suite in the guest bedroom, and the family bathroom has a bath, separate shower, basin heated towel rail and w/c. Accessed from the landing is a cupboard and a loft hatch to the attic which spans the entire first floor. Two further generously sized double bedrooms with ample fitted wardrobes, and a single bedroom make up the first floor accommodation.

Outside
At the front of the property there is an expansive parking area, fit to park several vehicles and further parking is available in the detached double garage which has an electric up and over door and a side door for pedestrian access. Adjoining the rear of the garage, there are two stone stores with their own separate lockable doors.The house is sat centrally within its plot and the rear garden through a side gate to the left of the property. Set between the conservatory and garden room, there is a sheltered seating terrace with a lovely outlook over the garden. The garden is walled on three sides and predominantly laid to lawn. Surrounding the lawn, there are deep borders, bursting with colour and full of flowers and shrubs. A small summer house with patio in front looks back to the house and over the gardens. By the summer house, there are some productive vegetables patches and a lovely private place for a table and chairs. A splendid view of Lodge Hill can be enjoyed from the gardens and house, too.

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 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 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.

Services
Mains gas, water, drainage, and electricity. Tenure: Freehold.Energy Performance Rating: CCouncil Tax Band: G

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.

Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold