A wonderful duplex apartment with two commercial units

West Country House is a unique and highly individual mixed-use property occupying a prominent position on Bailey Hill, in the heart of Castle Cary's High Street.

The property offers a wonderful three-bedroom apartment arranged over the first and second floors with two independently accessed commercial units on the ground floor, both of which are currently let. The property therefore offers an attractive opportunity for an investor seeking diversified income, or for an owner-occupier looking to enjoy a substantial town-centre home while benefiting from rental income generated by the commercial premises below.

The duplex apartment is accessed from an entrance door from Bailey Hill open and opens into a private lobby, where a wide, partially glazed staircase rises to the apartment's main door.

The apartment opens into a truly impressive vaulted reception room, forming the heart of the home. Exceptionally light and characterful, this generous space incorporates both sitting and dining areas, with a semi-open-plan kitchen positioned beneath an attractive galleried landing.

Large windows, exposed beams and timber flooring combine with the dramatic vaulted ceiling to create a remarkable sense of space and volume, providing an ideal setting for both everyday living and entertaining.

Two versatile rooms are positioned either side of the central reception space. One is a generously proportioned sitting room with large double-aspect windows, flooding the room with natural light. The second offers considerable flexibility and could be used as a third bedroom, study or additional reception room. This room also benefits from its own en-suite shower room.

The first floor is completed by a useful utility room and separate cloakroom, conveniently accessed from the entrance stairwell.

A further staircase rises from the reception room to the spacious galleried landing, which overlooks the accommodation below. The upper floor provides two further bedrooms, a family bathroom and an additional cloakroom.

The result is a bright, flexible and generously proportioned apartment with considerable character and a layout that lends itself equally well to a principal residence, town-centre retreat or residential investment.

The Commercial units are on the ground floor, each with its own independent access.

The units are currently occupied by Somerset Wine Company and Cullen Financial Services, providing an established rental income stream. Further information regarding the current rental arrangements is available upon request.

West Country House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and characterful mixed-use property in the centre of Castle Cary. With two established commercial tenants providing income and an impressive three-bedroom apartment above, the property offers a combination of residential appeal, commercial potential and investment flexibility.

Situation
Castle Cary is a bustling town with many attractive and historic buildings including its C19th Market house and the C18th Roundhouse. The main street offers an assortment of individual shops, cafes and restaurants, a delicatessen, a wine shop and a contemporary art gallery. The town has a doctors' surgery, pharmacy, vet, post office, petrol station etc. Market day is Tuesday when fish, organic vegetables and homemade breads are sold on the cobbles in front of the Market House. The neighbouring Newt in Somerset offers beautiful walks and a popular cafe. Residents of Castle Cary enjoy a reduced locals' membership at The Newt.

Nearby Bruton is a cultural and culinary hotspot, home to Michelin-starred Osip, acclaimed restaurants such as At the Chapel, Briar, The Old Pharmacy and Hauser and & Wirth gallery, with its Roth Bar and new Da Costa Italian restaurant and Farm Shop. Internationally acclaimed, The Newt in Somerset is also just a 5-minute drive away.

Schools
There are excellent local independent and state schools nearby. Castle Cary primary school is a short stroll away and Ditcheat and Bruton schools are all within a 5-mile radius. Secondary education options include King's School Bruton, the state-run boarding school Sexey's and Ansford Academy - a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school. Further independent choices include Millfield, Sherborne, Hazlegrove and All Hallows Prep School.

Transport
Excellent transport links include Castle Cary's mainline station, with direct trains to London Paddington in around 90 minutes. The A303 provides a direct route to London via the M3.

Directions
Post code: BA7 7BL
What 3 Words: hospital.ladders.huddled

NB: Viewing by appointment only.

Material Information
In compliance with The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team's Material Information in Property Listings Guidance

Part A
Local Authority: Somerset
Council Tax Band: A
Guide Price: £450,000
Tenure: Freehold

Part B
Property Type: Attached
Property Construction: Stone
Number and Types of Rooms: See Details and Plan, all measurements being maximum dimensions provided between internal walls
Electricity Supply: Mains
Water Supply: Mains
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Gas
Broadband: Please refer to Ofcom website.
Mobile Signal/Coverage: Please refer to Ofcom website.
Parking: On street

Part C
Building Safety: The vendor is not aware of any Building Safety issues. However, we would recommend that the purchaser's engage the services of a Chartered Surveyor to confirm.
Restrictions: We're not aware of any significant/material restrictions, but we'd recommend you review the Title/deeds of the property with your solicitor.
Rights and Easements: N/A
Flood Risk: Yearly chance of flooding for surface water is very low risk. Yearly chance of flooding for rivers and seas is very low risk.
Coastal Erosion Risk: n/a
Planning Permission: n/a
Accessibility/Adaptations: n/a
Coalfield Or Mining Area: Conservation area
Energy Performance Certificate: D

Other Disclosures
No other Material disclosures have been made by the Vendor.

This Material Information has been compiled in good faith using the resources readily available online and by enquiry of the vendor prior to marketing. However, such information could change after compilation of the data, so Lodestone cannot be held liable for any changes post compilation or any accidental errors or omissions. Furthermore, Lodestone are not legally qualified and conveyancing documents are often complicated, necessitating judgement on our part about which parts are "Material Information" to be disclosed. If any information provided, or other matter relating to the property, is of particular importance to you please do seek verification from a legal adviser before committing to expenditure.

Every care has been taken with the preparation of these details, in accordance with the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If there is any point, which is of particular importance to you, please obtain profession confirmation. Alternatively, we will be pleased to check the information. These details do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements quote approximate. Photographs are provided for general information and cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. The fixtures, fittings & appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. No guarantee can be given with regard to planning permissions or fitness for purpose. Energy Performance Certificates are available on request.

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