2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

TORS EDGE COTTAGE, GALHAMPTON, YEOVIL, SOMERSET, BA22 7BB

A two-bedroom semi-detached cottage requiring extensive renovations, set on the edge of a village, close to Castle Cary. CASH BUYERS ONLY.

Tors Edge Cottage needs partial demolition and rebuilding/extending where necessary (subject to planning permissions). The property, however, provides excellent scope for a characterful home with lovely orchard views to the rear.

The accommodation currently features a sitting room, kitchen, ground-floor bathroom, and two spacious bedrooms.

Accommodation

Tors Edge Cottage is a stone-built, semi-detached property, set on the outskirts of Galhampton village. The property is situated just a two-minute drive from Castle Cary and is within a five-minute drive of the A303, making it extremely accessible. Meanwhile, it enjoys a beautiful view from the gardens out to the orchards behind.

The property requires total renovations throughout, and would therefore be saleable only to cash buyers. There is immense scope to extend, reconfigure and improve, all being subject to the necessary planning consents. Opportunities of this nature rarely become available, so early booking is advised.

Downstairs, there is a large front room with space for seating and dining areas, with a wood-burning stove in the heart of the room. At the rear, there is a kitchen and bathroom, but it should be noted that this single-storey extension requires demolition.

Upstairs, there are two spacious bedrooms, both of which are large enough for a double bed.

Outside

There is on-street parking directly in front of the cottage, and to the rear, there is a charming garden backing onto the orchards. The garden has a pond, and many Spring bulbs which are starting to emerge.

About the area

The semi-rural village of Galhampton offers a thriving and friendly community, an active village hall, a parish church and a popular pub. There is a wide network of footpaths on the doorstep, as well as horse riding and other outdoor pursuits.

The vibrant market towns of Castle Cary and Bruton are nearby.

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 several traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area in which a policy of strict planning control operates to prevent inappropriate development.

Fashionable Bruton is also characterised by its historic buildings, as well as being home to the world-renowned Hauser and Wirth Gallery.

Sherborne, Wells, Shaftesbury, Glastonbury, Street, Frome, Wincanton and Yeovil are all close by and Salisbury, Taunton, Bath and Bristol are within easy driving distance.

Two miles away “The Newt in Somerset” 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. Residents of Galhampton benefit from local residents’ membership rates.

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 strong exam grades and independent schools include the Sherborne and Bruton schools, Millfield, Wells Cathedral, Hazelgrove, and Port Regis.

Services

Mains water, drainage, and electricity. At present there is no working central heating within the property. It is advisable that all buyer's interested relies upon their own inspections of services before proceeding with an acquisition of the property.

Tenure: Freehold.

Energy Performance Rating: tbc

Council Tax Band: A

Important Notes

Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements

Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements

As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property.

We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.

The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.

Property Details

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. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.

Viewings

Interested parties are advised to check availability and the current situation before travelling to view any property.

All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.

Roderick Thomas, 2 High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AW

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