3 bedroom semi-detached house

APRIL PLACE, SOUTH CARY LANE, CASTLE CARY BA7 7ER

Accommodation

Nestled in a secluded location near the town centre and its amenities, this superbly renovated period townhouse, known as April Place, offers exquisite living space with immense charm and appeal. Constructed from natural Cary stone with a tiled roof and cedar cladding, this attractive home has been thoughtfully updated by the current owner to provide a versatile home spread over four floors. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented, versatile home.

Upon entering, you are greeted by an entrance hall featuring a bespoke turning wooden staircase with glass balustrades that ascends to the first-floor galleried landing. There is a staircase leading to the lower ground floor, a study area, and a cloakroom.

The dining area of the open plan kitchen dining room, with a vaulted ceiling and French doors that open onto a paved terrace, is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen area has been reconfigured and is equipped with integrated appliances including a mid level combination cooker and microwave, electric Aga, induction hob, dishwasher, and quartz worktops. The dual-aspect sitting room features a lovely wood-burning stove, creating a cosy ambiance, and oak flooring.

The first floor houses two double bedrooms, with the master bedroom offering a walk-in wardrobe and access to a Jack and Jill bathroom shared with the second bedroom. The lower ground floor comprises a spacious double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a boiler room, and an additional utility room. This floor also provides access to the outside via a personal door and a staircase leading down to the cellar.

Outside

The property is approached via a driveway with a right of access to the parking area, which is gated and can accommodate several vehicles. This leads to the garden and a detached wooden workshop, complete with power and lighting, offering potential as additional accommodation, a studio, or a home office, with an attached shed to the rear. The landscaped, low-maintenance gardens feature slate and paved seating areas, raised flowerbeds, and are enclosed by fencing and mature hedging, creating a tranquil outdoor space.

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.

“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: C

Council 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.

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