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Cary Hill, Castle Cary

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

2,220 sq ft

206 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • A beautiful home full of potential to improve
  • 2220 sq. ft. of accommodation
  • Mature southeasterly facing gardens
  • Adjoining barn/garage and workshop
  • A short distance to Castle Cary town centre and railway station
  • Handsome Cary stone elevations

Description

CARY HILL HOUSE, CARY HILL, CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET, BA7 7HL

A delightful double-fronted character cottage, full of potential to improve, set on the outskirts of Castle Cary. 

Cary Hill House has charm and potential in abundance, with accommodation including a reception hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, three bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms, and two WCs. 

There is ample driveway parking, a large adjoining barn/garage and an additional workshop. The gardens span nearly one-third of an acre and are well-stocked, mature, and predominantly enjoy a south-easterly aspect. 

Accommodation
Cary Hill House is a pretty double-fronted Cary stone cottage, which is thought to date back to the early 19th century, with the adjoining barn to the east side later converted into additional accommodation. The house is not listed and retains a wealth of charm, making this a hugely attractive acquisition with immense potential for further improvements. The beautiful Cary stone elevations and tiled roof are typical of the area’s finest period properties, and no doubt make this a highly interesting property to acquire and enhance. 

The house is entered via a front porch, which leads to the reception hall, within which there is a staircase rising to the first floor and a dual aspect. A doorway leads through to the dining room, which adjoins the kitchen. The kitchen features a range of fitted units with a baby blue Aga, an electric oven with extractor above, and room for freestanding appliances. In addition, there is storage underneath a back staircase, and a useful pantry with a marble worktop. Leading off the kitchen, there is a conservatory. At the far end of the house, also accessed from the reception hall, there is a comfortable sitting room, within which there is a Jetmaster fire with a decorative mantel and a dual aspect. 

There are two separate staircases, one of which rises from the reception hall and up to two double bedrooms, the master bedroom having a dual aspect with views to Glastonbury Tor at the rear and a walk-in wardrobe. The second bedroom also has built-in storage and both are serviced by a shower room with an electric shower. 

The second staircase is part of the barn conversion addition and leads to a landing with room for a study area, as well as a large double bedroom, ideal for a guest or master suite, together with the nearby WC and bathroom. Above the first floor, there is a useful attic.

Outside
The gardens at Cary Hill House are absolutely lovely. There are well-stocked, beautifully planted borders, with roses, spring bulbs and an array of other flowers and shrubs. The main lawn is elevated away from the house, enjoying complete privacy thanks to thick surrounding mixed hedgerows. Set within the lawn, there are a pair of mature trees, an ash and a magnificent copper beech. 

The parking area leads from a layby, which is owned by the house and up to the garage. The garage is set within a large adjoining stone barn, which could potentially be converted and included in the main accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. There is an additional workshop which is also ripe for further improvement and suitable for a range of uses. 

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 a number of traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area in which 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 in easy driving distance.

 “The Newt in Somerset” just outside Castle Cary 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.

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, drainage and electricity. Night storage heating. 

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Rating: tbc

Council Tax Band: E

Important Notes
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Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements
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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. 
 
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Roderick Thomas, 2 High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AW
 
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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
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Monthly repayments£2,006
Property: £ 400,000
Deposit: £ 40,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Roderick Thomas, Castle Cary

2 High Street Castle Cary BA7 7AW
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Roderick Thomas was founded on a simple idea: tell the truth, work hard, and don’t stop until the job is done. With over 50 years in the profession, we’ve earned a reputation for delivering results where others fall short. We’re not here to flatter or overpromise—we’re here to advise, to act, and to make sure your sale or purchase runs exactly as it should. We understand the local market from many years of experience, and we apply that knowledge to every valuation, negotiation, and completion. We deal with properties of various types and prices, and we bring the same quality of expertise and attention to all. We believe in doing things properly. This isn’t just about listings—it’s about getting the best outcome for every client, every time.

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on cc@roderickthomas.co.uk or by telephone on 01963 351993.

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