A truly spectacular duplex apartment in central Castle Cary, BA7 7BL

Just off the main high street of Castle Cary, an unassuming door on Bailey Hill opens into an entrance lobby, from which a wide, partially glazed stairwell ascends to the first floor and the principal entrance to the apartment that is West Country House.

The main entrance opens into an impressive, light-filled vaulted reception room incorporating both sitting and dining areas, together with a semi open-plan kitchen positioned beneath the gallery landing above.

This well-designed space provides an excellent setting for both everyday living and entertaining. On either side of the reception area are two independent rooms.

One is a generously proportioned sitting room with large double-aspect windows allowing abundant natural light, while the other offers flexibility as a third bedroom or an additional reception room and benefits from an en-suite shower room.

Wooden floors throughout the principal entertaining areas, combined with large windows and exposed beams, enhance the sense of character and quality that runs throughout the property.

Stairs from the reception area lead to a spacious gallery landing, giving access to two further bedrooms, a cloakroom, and a well-appointed family bathroom.

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 café. 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, Hazelgrove 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: £320,000 • Tenure: Leasehold 999 years - ground rent and service charges to be advised 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.

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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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