Spacious 2-Bedroom Cottage in Desirable Hamlet Near Castle Cary

This pretty detached cottage, built from local stone, is situated on a working cider farm and sits in a peaceful rural spot overlooking the cider apple orchards and beautiful countryside beyond

The front door opens into the charming open plan ground floor area comprising the sitting room with wood burning stove. The modern, fitted kitchen fits in perfectly with the character of the cottage and has the added bonus of an adjacent utility room.

An attractive oak staircase leads to a spacious double bedroom. There is a further double bedroom and bathroom.

Sitting at the end of a driveway, the cottage has parking for one car. This property would ideally suit a single professional or professional couple.

Situation - The hamlet of Hadspen, situated on the edge of Castle Cary, is part of a thriving local community that incorporates nearby Pitcombe and Cole and is inextricably linked to farming and with an active village hall. Within 10 minutes' drive of Castle Cary, Bottom Barn Cottage is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the town’s many attractions that include 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 also has a doctors' surgery, pharmacy, vet, post office, fuel station etc. Market day falls on a Tuesday where fish, organic vegetables and homemade breads are sold on the cobbles in front of the Market House.

Further afield, large supermarkets can be found in the towns of Wincanton and Shepton Mallet. Fashionable Bruton is also very close by with several well-known restaurants, pubs and bars including “At the Chapel”, “Osip” and “The Roth Bar” at the world-renowned Hauser & Wirth Gallery. Other local attractions include the Newt hotel and spa (one of England’s finest country houses), Stourhead gardens and Longleat House.

Schools - Castle Cary has a primary school and Ansford secondary school. There are also excellent local independent schools nearby including Downside, King’s School Bruton, Bruton School for Girls and also the state owned boarding school - Sexey's. Also in close proximity are Millfield, Hazelgrove and All Hallows prep schools.

Transport Links - Transport links are excellent with the A303 a few miles south that provides a direct route to London via the M3 - there is also a mainline rail service from Castle Cary to London Paddington (under 2 hours) and the new train to Waterloo.

Directions - Postcode: BA7 7LW