Ansford Hill, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Handsome Grade II listed property
- Full of character
- Elegant accommodation over 2,500 sq.ft.
- Ample driveway parking
- Private, mature gardens to the front and rear
- Superb 400 sq. ft.+ first-floor studio
- Walking distance to schools, high street and railway station
- Excellent road access
Description
HILL HOUSE, ANSFORD HILL, CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET, BA7 7JL
A charming Grade II listed property with mid-19th-century origins, set within the market town of Castle Cary.
The characterful accommodation extends to over 2,500 sq. ft. and includes a reception hall, sitting room, snug, kitchen-dining room, utility, four double bedrooms, a bathroom and an impressive first-floor 36’9” studio.
There is ample parking and attractive walled gardens to the front and rear. In addition, there is a barn set within the grounds offering great scope, subject to consents.
PRICE GUIDE £799,950.
Accommodation
Hill House stands in an elevated position, set well away from the road in an exceptionally convenient position, within walking distance of the town centre, schools and railway station. It has a handsome facade with classical Georgian features and Cary stone walls. The property is believed to predominantly date back to the mid-19th century, with possible 18th-century origins too, at the rear.
The front door is approached by a flagstone pathway which leads through the front garden, flanked by spring bulbs. Upon entry you lead into a light and airy sitting room featuring a fireplace with alcove shelving either side and an inset wood-burning stove. There is a mixture of oak floorboards and flagstones which then continue into the reception hall in the heart of the house.
The reception hall can also be accessed by a newly added side porch which has clay floor tiles and plenty of space for storing coats and boots.
Also accessed from the hall, there is another reception room, currently used as a study, which also features a fireplace, a pretty outlook of the front garden through the wonderful sash windows, and alcove shelving.
Continuing back into the hall, the house flows into the snug room, which adjoins the kitchen. The snug itself is a cosy room with a wood-burning stove and wood-panelling, and the kitchen-dining room, in contrast, is a superb open-plan living space, ideal for socialising. Flagstones continue throughout the kitchen-dining room, where there is ample room for both relaxed and formal seating. The entire room enjoys a great outlook over the garden, and there is a door leading directly out. The kitchen is fitted with a range of units with oak worktops and a useful pantry cupboard. Appliances include a free-standing dishwasher and fridge, plus a gas Rangemaster cooker. Also on the ground floor, there is a utility with additional shelving, a sink and plumbing for white goods.
The main staircase rises from the reception hall and up to a spacious central landing. All four of the bedrooms are comfortable double rooms, each with its own outlook. One of the bedrooms has a wash hand basin, and another has built-in wardrobes. Serving the bedrooms, there is a bathroom which features a bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
A second staircase rising from the rear hall, between the kitchen and utility, leads up to a true highlight of the property: the 36’9” long studio. This exquisite living area is fit for a multitude of uses, including an additional first-floor sitting room, a fifth bedroom, teenagers' 'hide-out', an art studio or a gym, to name a few. The room features beautiful oak floorboards throughout, and thanks to the elevated position, there are superb views towards Glastonbury Tor, too.
Outside
At the front of the house, there is a walled gravel parking area, conveniently positioned adjacent to the path up to the front door. The pretty front gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and are enclosed by a mixture of stone walling and mature hedgerows.
Around the back of the house, there is a generous westerly-facing garden which is equally private and fully secure. The garden is mainly laid to lawn, interspersed with a mixture of seating areas, fruit trees and vegetable patches. The main seating area is positioned centrally within the garden and sheltered by a pergola, adorned by a flowering clematis.
There is a stone barn within the grounds, ripe for conversion, subject to planning. The range of possible options includes a workshop, storage or another studio.
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: F
The property is listed and set within a conservation area.
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Property Details
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Roderick Thomas, 2 High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AW
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- Band: F
- LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
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- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
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Monthly repayments£4,012
Property: £ 799,950
Deposit: £ 79,995
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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