4 bedroom detached house for sale

THE OLD RECTORY,

CHURCH LANE, EAST LYDFORD, SOMERTON, SOMERSET, TA11 7HD

An absolutely charming detached former rectory, set in the heart of this quiet village, between Somerton and Castle Cary.

The Old Rectory has generous accommodation including an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, utility, ground floor shower room, boot room/rear hall, four double bedrooms and two further bath/shower rooms.

The property is set in large, mature gardens of over one third of an acre, including extensive parking, and a double garage with adjoining workshop and greenhouse. Offered for sale with no onward chain.

Accommodation

The Old Rectory is an attractive and substantial Georgian home set within a peaceful village position, occupying a generous and secluded plot of approximately 0.38 acres. The house stands well apart from its neighbours and enjoys rural field views to the front and rear. The property enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy whilst remaining conveniently located for nearby villages, amenities and transport links. A large detached double garage provides excellent storage and offers scope to create a home office or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.

The formal entrance lies on the front elevation and is approached via a flagstone pathway leading through the pretty front garden. In day-to-day use, many will favour the practical side entrance which opens into a spacious lobby with ample room for coats and boots. A conveniently positioned shower room adjoins, making it particularly useful after country walks or for those with dogs.

The ground floor accommodation is arranged around a traditional central hallway and includes a generous dual-aspect dining room with attractive flagstone flooring, together with a well-proportioned sitting room centred around an open fireplace and enjoying a delightful outlook over the rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is light and airy with space for informal dining and fitted with a range of wall and base units, work surfaces, drainer sink and integrated hob and ovens. A separate utility room provides valuable laundry and storage space, keeping the main kitchen area free for everyday living and entertaining.

Stairs rise to a galleried landing serving four double bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, together with a family bathroom. The accommodation, although already generous, could easily be extended to create an extremely impressive home, which would stand well among the village’s larger period properties, many of which have been much improved. Any extensions would be subject to the necessary permissions.

Outside

The property sits within a delightful plot extending to over one third of an acre, surrounded by mature trees and established planting which provide excellent privacy. The gardens back directly onto open countryside, creating a particularly attractive setting.

A substantial driveway provides extensive parking and leads to the detached double garage situated at the north-western corner of the plot. The garage features twin vehicular doors and a pedestrian entrance, with additional adjoining spaces including a large internal store and a conservatory/greenhouse area. These spaces offer excellent potential for gardeners, hobby use or possible conversion to a home office or ancillary accommodation, subject to the necessary permissions.

The gardens are a real feature of the property, comprising areas of lawn, established fruit trees, and informal wildflower areas that attract wildlife and add to the natural feel of the setting. There is also a useful garden shed providing further storage. Overall the grounds offer considerable scope for further landscaping or enhancement should a buyer wish.

About the area

East Lydford is a small Somerset village in beautiful countryside between the towns of Wells, Somerton, Glastonbury and Castle Cary. The villages of East and West Lydford are centred on the old Parish Churches and bridges over the River Brue and have a very active community with a good number of societies and organisations.

The house is ideally situated within the countryside with many footpaths and bridleways easily accessible from the property, ideal for dog walks and equestrian pursuits. Also within a few minutes is a small local Budgens supermarket which also provides newspapers, off licence etc. There are many good pubs and restaurants in the area, the closest being the Cross Keys pub in Lydford and also the award winning Red Lion Inn which is also within walking distance, situated in the ever popular village of Babcary. Another great benefit of the location is access to Glastonbury ‘local’ resales which increases the chances of obtaining tickets immensely.

There are many great landmarks in the area, one of which being“The Newt in Somerset” just outside Castle Cary. It 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. Rubbery Farmhouse is located within just a short drive of the estate and as a result, the occupiers benefit from membership at a greatly reduced fee. Another great draw to the area is the town of Bruton which dates back to Roman times and today is a charming small town with various shops and amenities, including then‘Hauser & Wirth’ Art & Exhibition Gallery, the ever popular dining experiences of the michelin starred “The Osip” and ’At The Chapel’.

The major towns of the area being Bristol, Bath, Taunton and Yeovil are all within commuting distance and Castle Cary station just a 5 minute drive away has a mainline railway to London Paddington. The A37 and A303 also provide superb road links to Bristol, Bath and the south-west.

There are good state and independent schools close by including Keinton Mandeville C of E primary, Strode College, Millfield, Hazelgrove, Sherborne, Wells Cathedral, the Bruton schools, and Downside.

Services

Mains water, drainage and electricity.

Tenure: Freehold.

Energy Performance Rating: E

Council Tax Band: F

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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