Old Ansford Inn, Higher Ansford

Flat 3, Old Ansford Inn, Higher Ansford, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7JG

A charming ground-floor flat in a beautiful Grade II listed building, set within walking distance of Castle Cary High Street.

The property has spacious accommodation with heaps of potential, with rooms including a sitting room, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom.

There is an allocated parking spot.

Accommodation

Flat 3 is a charming ground-floor flat forming part of the southern wing in this Grade II listed former Inn.

The property has handsome Cary stone elevations under a tiled roof with attractive sash windows, all with fitted shutters. The flat is exceptionally conveniently positioned within just a short walk of the town centre. The property retains a sense of charm, with high ceilings and period features throughout.

Accessed via a communal entrance hall, the apartment opens into an inner hallway leading to a comfortable sitting room with a feature fireplace, ceiling beams, wood panelling, a window seat and a cupboard housing the recently installed central heating boiler.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units, providing ample storage and workspace.

There is a generous double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and a well-sized shower room, which also incorporates an airing cupboard. Within the shower room, there is a basin, WC, a heated towel rail and a newly refitted shower with stylish aqua panels for ease of cleaning.

Outside

There is a communal gravelled parking area with an allocated parking space for 1 car.

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 water, gas, drainage and electricity.

Energy Performance Rating: tbc

Council Tax Band: B

Leasehold Information

There is an annual ground rent and service charge of £201, and a management company known as The Ansford Inn Management Company Ltd. It is understood that a purchase of a share of the freehold is underway, and further information will be made available soon. 86 years remaining on the current lease.

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 the 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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