Central Castle Cary

WOODCOCK STREET, CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET, BA7 7BU

A beautifully presented character cottage set within a private courtyard just steps from Castle Cary High Street.

The property is full of charm and offers accommodation, including a sitting room, kitchen, dining room, two double bedrooms, and a shower room. Additionally, there is a sunny, south-west facing courtyard garden.

Accommodation

The property has attractive local Cary stone elevations, set beneath a tiled roof. Accessed through a discreet archway, and positioned away from the main streets, this is a perfect lock-up and leave or bolt-hole in the countryside. The entire cottage has been refurbished to extremely high standards, and also offers immense potential for income generation as a rental or holiday let.

Internally, there is semi-open-plan accommodation on the ground floor, with a spacious sitting room seamlessly flowing into the kitchen dining room with flagstone flooring throughout. LED spotlights illuminate the room, and brand-new windows face out towards the southwest, also allowing natural light to flood in. The kitchen has a good range of reclaimed units with Teak worktops and integral appliances, including an electric oven with induction hob above, a ceramic sink and a fridge freezer. There is also a utility cupboard set beneath the stairs. Other attentive details include rustic storage within a recess, further built-in cabinetry, and vintage-style radiators.

Upstairs, there is a landing with a vaulted ceiling and recessed bookshelves, as well as two double bedrooms and a shower room. The master bedroom has exposed ceiling beams and timber flooring that continues throughout the first floor. The shower room is finished to a high standard with stylish flooring, a glass shower cubicle, a heated towel rail, and a panelled vanity unit with a w/c and basin.

Outside

Making the most of the south-westerly aspect is the fully enclosed courtyard garden. The garden has wicker fencing ensuring good privacy, and is gravelled for low maintenance. There is ample room for a table and chairs, making this an ideal spot for al-fresco dining.

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 several traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area, and 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 within easy driving distance.

“The Newt in Somerset”, just outside Castle Cary, is home to beautiful countryside walks set on the grounds of a Georgian country estate. The estate has a Hotel & Spa, a Farm shop, restaurants and a 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: D

Council Tax Band: B

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.

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