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Castle Cary 2.3 miles5 HARVESTER CLOSE, GALHAMPTON, SOMERSET, BA22 7GA
A striking four-bedroom detached house with a large south-easterly facing garden and excellent eco-friendly credentials.
The beautifully finished accommodation extends to approximately 1,728 sq. ft. and includes a superb open-plan kitchen, dining and living room, a study, utility room, four bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms.
Outside, there is a large garden, generous parking and a larger-than-average single garage.
Accommodation
5 Harvester Close forms part of a premium, highly eco-friendly development in Galhampton, surrounded by the rolling countryside of rural Somerset. The house has an attractive contemporary appearance, combining crisp lime-wash rendered elevations and a natural slate roof, together with a pretty Hadspen stone wall at the front.
The quality of construction and finish is immediately apparent, reflecting the developers attention to detail and commitment to sustainable building methods. Imaginative glazing and generously proportioned rooms create a particularly light and spacious interior, complemented by clean architectural lines and a considered contemporary finish.
The front door sits beneath a contemporary entrance canopy with integrated lighting and opens into a welcoming reception hall. The heart of the house is the magnificent open-plan kitchen, dining and living room. This impressive space is designed equally well for everyday family life and entertaining, with French doors opening directly onto the south-facing terrace and garden.
The kitchen is beautifully appointed with Shaker-style cabinetry, 22mm square-edged Corian worktops and an excellent range of integrated appliances. These include a Siemens induction hob with built-in extractor, Siemens oven, fridge/freezer, Caple dishwasher and boiling-water tap.
Attractive stone flooring extends throughout the ground floor, beneath which lies underfloor heating. Completing this level are a useful study or snug, a well-positioned utility room with independent garden access and a cloakroom.
Upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms. Two have their own en-suite shower rooms, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom. Each of the bath and shower rooms is finished with high-quality contemporary fittings, heated chrome towel rails and illuminated mirrors.
Designed for efficient modern living, the house benefits from an air-source heat pump, solar panels with battery storage, uPVC double glazing, underfloor heating, superfast fibre broadband and an EV charging point.
Outside
French doors open onto a flagstone terrace overlooking the large south-easterly facing garden which is fully enclosed and ideal for families. The terrace is fully equipped with external lighting, double electrical sockets and an outside tap. Three cherry trees have been planted within the grounds and are beginning to establish, ready for their spring blossom.
A larger-than-average single garage stands beside the house, together with driveway parking for two vehicles. EV cabling and a charging point have already been installed.
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, caf©s, 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 Arthurs Camelot, forming one of the areas 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 Kings 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: F
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