3 bedroom character property for sale

A charming three bedroom period property set in a central location, just a short walk from Castle Cary High Street.

DAIRY COTTAGE, STATION ROAD, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7BX

Accommodation
Dairy Cottage was built in c.1790 and then later refurbished considerably in 2012 shortly before the current owners purchase. The re-development of the property was part of an exclusive scheme which saw two attractive new builds constructed opposite Millbrook House and Dairy Cottage with both existing properties also transformed into the beautiful properties we see today. The property has attractive cary stone elevations, set beneath a clay tiled roof and is concealed from the road by a high stone wall, offering excellent privacy and seclusion despite the town centre position. Set within the stone wall, electric gates open to a shared entrance way accessing the four properties, from which a further set of gates open into the parking for Dairy Cottage.

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Since 2012 the owners have also vastly improved the property including the insulation of a beautiful bespoke Craigie Woodworks kitchen, the addition of a shower room downstairs and further re-configurations. Entering the property through the front door, you walk directly into the kitchen dining living room which is the principle living area of the house. Flagstones span throughout, and there is easily enough room for a dining table, and extra room for a pair of armchairs too. The kitchen is built of high quality oak within the cabinetry and work surfaces. Set within the units there is a top quality Smeg electric range cooker, a ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap, and a slimline dishwasher.

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Adjoining the kitchen there is a cosy sitting room enjoying a wood burning stove and a wonderful bay window looking out over the front garden. Completing the ground floor, there is a newly fitted ground floor shower room with walk-in shower which is the perfect post dog-walk boot room too. In addition there is a fully fitted utility room. Upstairs there are three very comfortable double bedrooms. The bedrooms use the family bathroom which is equally well-appointed having a bath with overhead shower, basin, and w/c. Also on the first floor, there is a store room which could be fit for a variety of uses.

Outside
In front of the house, there is a neatly maintained front garden which is bound by a mixture of the high stone wall, and thick hedgerows. To the other side of the property there is a sheltered courtyard with a lockable pedestrian gate which is ideal for storing bins and recycling away from the pretty front garden.

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, 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.

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

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: D
Tenure: Freehold