6 HARVESTER CLOSE, GALHAMPTON, SOMERSET, BA22 7GA
STAMP DUTY COVERED! Subject to terms and conditions, the developer will include the purchaser’s Stamp Duty payment within the agreed purchase price. Further details are provided below.
An outstanding three-bedroom contemporary house combining beautifully finished accommodation with impressive energy efficiency, situated within an exclusive development in the popular Somerset village of Galhampton, convenient for both Castle Cary and Bruton.
The thoughtfully arranged accommodation includes a welcoming reception hall, an exceptional open-plan kitchen, dining and living room, a utility room, cloakroom, three generous bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom and a family bathroom.
Outside is a private garden with a flagstone terrace, together with a garage, parking for two vehicles and an electric car charging point.
Accommodation
Harvester Vale is an attractive development of individual contemporary homes, sensitively designed to sit comfortably within their rural Somerset surroundings. No. 6 has a crisp yet understated exterior, combining rendered elevations with a traditional natural slate roof.
Internally, the house has been completed to an excellent standard, with particular consideration given to the quality of the materials, energy efficiency and the practicalities of modern family life. Carefully positioned glazing brings plenty of natural light into the generously proportioned rooms, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout.
The front door is sheltered by a contemporary entrance porch with integrated lighting and opens into the reception hall.
The principal living space is a magnificent open-plan kitchen, dining and living room. Spacious and wonderfully light, it provides clearly defined areas in which to cook, dine and relax while retaining an easy sense of flow. French doors open directly onto the flagstone terrace and garden, extending the living space outside during the warmer months.
The kitchen is appointed with Shaker-style cabinetry, extensive storage and 22mm square-edged Corian worktops incorporating a breakfast bar. A comprehensive range of appliances includes a Siemens induction hob with integrated extractor, Siemens double oven, integrated fridge/freezer and Caple dishwasher. A boiling-water tap completes the specification.
Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility room, providing additional storage and independent access to the garden. There is also a ground-floor cloakroom.
Attractive stone flooring extends throughout the ground floor, with underfloor heating beneath supplied by an air-source heat pump.
The first floor provides three generously sized bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a stylish en-suite bathroom, while the two remaining bedrooms share an equally well-appointed family bathroom. Both bathrooms feature high-quality contemporary fittings, illuminated mirrors and heated chrome towel rails.
Particularly impressive views are enjoyed from the rear first-floor windows, extending westwards across the surrounding countryside towards Glastonbury Tor.
The property has been designed to provide an efficient and comfortable living environment. Its sustainable features include an air-source heat pump, underfloor heating, solar panels with battery storage and uPVC double glazing. The house also has superfast broadband capability.
Outside
French doors lead from the open-plan living accommodation onto a smart flagstone terrace, providing an excellent space for outdoor dining and entertaining. External lighting, double electrical sockets and an outside tap are all installed, while the remainder of the garden provides an attractive and private outdoor space.
A garage stands conveniently beside the house, accompanied by off-road parking for two vehicles. EV cabling and an electric car charging point have already been fitted.
STAMP DUTY INCENTIVE
The Stamp Duty contribution is subject to the agreed purchase price and the developer’s approval. The offer excludes any additional Stamp Duty payable under the higher rates for additional dwellings and is not available to purchasers buying more than one property on the development. Terms and conditions apply.
About the area
Harvester Vale is set on the semi-rural outskirts of Galhampton, which is just an eight-minute drive from Castle Cary rail station. Galhampton is an attractive and well-connected Somerset village, surrounded by gently rolling countryside yet conveniently placed for Castle Cary, Bruton, Sherborne and Yeovil. The village has a strong sense of community, centred around its modern village hall and playing field, together with a chapel and the popular Orchard Inn, a family-friendly country pub serving locally sourced food and ales. Galhampton Village describes itself as a small but active rural community of around 400 residents.
The nearby village of North Cadbury provides a well-regarded primary school and pre-school, while further everyday amenities can be found in Castle Cary. This charming market town has a varied collection of independent shops, delicatessens, cafés, pubs, restaurants, a doctors’ surgery and other essential services. The fashionable town of Bruton is also within easy reach and is renowned for its restaurants, independent shops, cultural venues and the internationally celebrated Hauser & Wirth gallery.
The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking, riding and cycling, with Cadbury Castle, traditionally associated with King Arthur’s Camelot, forming one of the area’s best-known landmarks. Also nearby is The Newt in Somerset, with its magnificent gardens, woodland, farmland, restaurants and farm shop.
Local state schooling includes North Cadbury Church of England Primary School, rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection, and Ansford Academy in Castle Cary. Independent schools within reach include King’s Bruton, Hazlegrove, Millfield and the renowned schools at Sherborne.
Communication links are excellent. The A303 is readily accessible at Sparkford, providing a direct route towards London and the South West. Castle Cary railway station offers direct services to London Paddington, Bath, Bristol, Exeter and further afield, making Galhampton particularly appealing to those seeking country life without isolation.
Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Solar PV panels with battery storage. Air source heat pump. EV-charging points.
Tenure: Freehold.
Energy Performance Rating: A
Council Tax Band: E
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Important Notes
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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 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
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All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas, 2 High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AW
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