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Castle Cary 2.5 milesGateways, March Lane, Galhampton, BA22 7AN
A substantial and most appealing four-bedroom chalet bungalow in the quiet village of Galhampton, close to Castle Cary.
The accommodation is well presented with a contemporary finish and light and airy rooms. This includes an entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen & dining room, utility, two ground-floor bedrooms, a ground-floor bathroom, and two first-floor bedrooms, each with its own en suite.
Outside, there are beautiful gardens, ample parking, and a single garage.
About the area
The semi-rural village of Galhampton offers a thriving and friendly community, an active village hall, a parish church and a popular pub. There is a wide network of footpaths on the doorstep, as well as horse riding and other outdoor pursuits.
The vibrant market towns of Castle Cary and Bruton are nearby.
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.
Fashionable Bruton is also characterised by its historic buildings, as well as being home to the world-renowned Hauser and Wirth Gallery.
Sherborne, Wells, Shaftesbury, Glastonbury, Street, Frome, Wincanton and Yeovil are all close by and Salisbury, Taunton, Bath and Bristol are within easy driving distance.
Two miles away The Newt in Somerset is home to beautiful countryside walks set in the grounds of a Georgian country estate. Within the estate are a Hotel & Spa, Farm shop, restaurants and house & garden shop. Residents of Galhampton benefit from local residents membership rates.
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 strong exam grades and independent schools include the Sherborne and Bruton schools, Millfield, Wells Cathedral, Hazelgrove, and Port Regis.
Services
Mains drainage, water and electricity. LPG heating.
Tenure: Freehold
Energy Performance Rating: E
Council Tax Band: E
Important Notice
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. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and the current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
