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The Haven, Lovington

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2,674 sq ft

248 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Charming four double bedroom village house with three bathrooms
  • Self-contained two-bedroom detached annexe – ideal for guests or multi-generational living
  • Set within 0.65 acres with wrap-around gardens, sunny terraces, and superb privacy
  • Swimming pool with pool house and landscaped secure garden
  • Extensive gated parking with electric gates and double garage
  • 944 sq. ft. barn and other outbuildings
  • Highly desirable village location within easy reach of Castle Cary station (London Paddington c.1hr 45 mins)
  • Set close to Bruton, Somerton and Castle Cary
  • Golf club, bakery and nursery within 1 mile
  • Solar panels, helping to bring cost of living to a minimum and providing income

Description

THE HAVEN, LOVINGTON, CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET, BA7 7PX

A charming four double bedroom village house, set within 0.65 of an acre with a two-bedroom detached annexe, a double garage, several outbuildings.

The Haven enjoys characterful accommodation including a sitting room, living room, kitchen/breakfast room, garden room, study, utility, cloakroom, four double bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom.

Outside, there are wrap-around gardens, a swimming pool, and ample gated parking. 


Accommodation
The Haven is a spacious and well-arranged property, constructed of local Blue Lias stone. The house retains character throughout, and sits in an excellent plot with great privacy, especially from the south western aspect, which overlooks the fields to the rear. 

A porch at the front of the property opens to a welcoming reception hall with flagstone floors and the staircase rising to the first floor. On the right-hand side, there is the sitting room with its inglenook fire and inset wood-burning stove. At the far end of the sitting room, there is a study area, and glass-panelled doors open to the garden room. 

The garden room flows well between the sitting room and the kitchen, while enjoying the superb southwesterly aspect. Recently, the current owners have replaced the conservatory with a warm-roof garden room, which ensures year-round warmth and comfort. There are LED spotlights, exposed stonework, and French doors that lead out to a sunny seating terrace and the rear. 

The kitchen breakfast room also has a good flow, being situated between the garden and the living rooms. There is an oil-fired Rayburn, and a supplementary electric oven with a gas hob above. There is a tiled floor, ideal for pets, and in the heart of the room, there is ample space for a dining table. Within the kitchen units, there is plumbing for a dishwasher, and a gap fit for an American-style fridge freezer. The utility adjacent has a secondary sink, a toilet, further cupboards and a back door opening to the garden. 

The living room adjoins the kitchen and leads back into the hall, which could make it an ideal formal dining room too, if preferred. The room has a dual aspect and a ceiling beam, adding to the character.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, all capable of fitting a double bed, and two of which are large suites with built-in wardrobes and en-suite facilities. The master bedroom has lovely southerly views and an outlook over the swimming pool. In addition, there is a bathroom with a shower above the bath. 

The family bathroom has more recently been upgraded, with marble-effect aqua panels, a bath with overhead shower and a stylish vanity unit housing the w/c, basin and storage cabinetry. 

Outside
The Haven is so much more than just a spacious house. Externally, there is an immense variety of assets to the property, including the extensive gated parking, the double garage, annexe, swimming pool, outbuildings and the possibility for further development. 

As you drive in from the village lane, the electric gates open to a paved driveway with parking for up to three cars on the right-hand side immediately as you drive in, and then a considerably larger parking area in front of the double garage past the house. 

The double garage adjoins the annexe, which is fully self-contained and would make an ideal holiday let, or indeed home for a relative to capitalise on the multi-generational offerings of this property. At the opposite end of the garage, there is a sheltered alley with a 150 sq. ft. store on the left-hand side, and an extensive garden to the rear. This garden is home to a 944 sq. ft. barn and a well-established vegetable garden. The Haven retains a vehicular right of access alongside the neighbouring properties and up to this garden area.

The main gardens surround the house in all directions, giving access to sunny spots throughout the day. Opposite the house, there is a secure garden which is home to the swimming pool, accompanied by a pool/summer house and a pump room. 

At the rear of the house, there are mature gardens with an excellent variety of shrubs and trees, with manicured lawns, deep borders and a delightful seating terrace.

In total, the property sits within grounds of around 0.65 acres.

About the area
Lovington is a charming Somerset village with a strong sense of community. The highly regarded bakery, Lievito, is just a short walk away, offering artisanal breads, pastries, and fresh sourdough pizza. Also within walking distance is Brue Farm Nursery, recently rated excellent by Ofsted. Nearby Castle Cary provides further amenities, including a deli, grocery store, a seafood restaurant, cafes, pubs, and an independent wine shop. 

The area is well served by excellent dining options. Bruton, just 20 minutes away, is home to renowned establishments such as Osip, At the Chapel, and The Roth Bar at Hauser & Wirth. The Newt in Somerset offers a farm shop, fine dining, and horticultural events.
For families, there are several outstanding schooling options nearby, including Lovington Primary School, Millfield School, King’s Bruton, and Hazelgrove.

Castle Cary station, just a six-minute drive away, provides direct services to London Paddington (approx. 1 hour 45 minutes) and Bath Spa (under an hour). The A37 is moments away, offering convenient road links to the national motorway network.

Services
Mains water and electricity. Solar photovoltaic panels with battery storage provide considerable income to the owners. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Tenure
Freehold

Energy Performance Rating
tbc

Council Tax Band
F

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About Roderick Thomas, Castle Cary

2 High Street Castle Cary BA7 7AW
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For further information, please do no hesitate to contact us on cc@roderickthomas.co.uk or by telephone on 01963 351993.

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