4-bedroom detached house · BA7 7HH
Sold STCListed 32 days
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About
Tristan House occupies a delightful position surrounded by established gardens, creating a wonderful sense of privacy whilst remaining conveniently placed for town amenities and excellent transport links.
The house enjoys an appealing and timeless aesthetic that sits comfortably within its surroundings.
The accommodation extends to approximately is arranged over two floors with a practical and highly functional layout.
An inviting entrance hall forms the heart of the home, providing access to the principal reception rooms and creating a natural flow throughout the ground floor.
The generously proportioned sitting room is a particularly attractive space, enjoying a wonderful outlook across the gardens with large sliding doors that flood the room with natural light and provide seamless access to the terrace beyond.
Adjoining this is a charming garden room, offering excellent versatility as a second reception room, home office, hobby room or peaceful space from which to enjoy the surrounding gardens throughout the seasons.
The kitchen/dining room is well-proportioned and ideally positioned for everyday family life, offering generous storage, ample work surfaces and plenty of room for informal dining and entertaining.
The layout provides an excellent foundation for modernisation, should a purchaser wish to further enhance and personalise the space.
The first-floor accommodation is thoughtfully arranged around a central landing.
The principal bedroom is an impressive double room, measuring in excess of 16 ft in length, with ample space for freestanding furniture and pleasant views over the surrounding gardens.
A second double bedroom is equally well-proportioned, while the third bedroom is another comfortable double room, making the property ideally suited to families or those requiring guest accommodation.
The fourth bedroom offers flexibility as a single bedroom, nursery or home office, depending on individual requirements.
All bedrooms enjoy a peaceful aspect and are served by a modern shower room, which has been thoughtfully upgraded with accessibility in mind and is complemented by a separate WC.
Outside, the gardens are a particular feature of the property.
Lovingly cultivated over many years, they are beautifully stocked with an abundance of mature shrubs, specimen planting and seasonal flowers, creating an attractive and peaceful environment.
Sheltered seating areas provide ideal spaces for al fresco dining and entertaining, while established boundaries offer a high degree of privacy.
To the front, a generous driveway provides extensive off-road parking and leads to a substantial detached double garage.
Extending to approximately 315 sq ft, the garage represents far more than simply secure parking, offering exceptional potential for a workshop, studio, home gym, hobby space or, subject to the necessary consents, conversion into additional ancillary accommodation.
Adjoining this is a useful garden store, further enhancing the property's practicality.
Offering exciting scope for sympathetic updating and personalisation, this is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a detached family home in a sought-after location.
Combining well-balanced accommodation, excellent versatility, beautifully established gardens and significant potential both within the house and the garage, the property presents an increasingly rare opportunity within the Castle Cary market.
Location Tristan House sits in a private, tucked away spot within a very short stroll to the town centre and all that it offers.
Castle Cary is a thriving market town, renowned for its attractive period architecture, independent shops, cafés, and vibrant local life.
The property is ideally placed for access to a range of everyday amenities, including a highly regarded primary and secondary schools, medical facilities, and a choice of popular eateries and traditional pubs.
The town also benefits from a mainline railway station, offering direct services to London Paddington, making it an excellent option for those seeking a balance between rural living and connectivity.
Nearby towns such as Bruton and Frome further enhance the lifestyle offering, with their blend of artisan culture, galleries, and boutique shopping.
This location effortlessly combines practicality with lifestyle, making it an excellent choice for both a full-time home or a peaceful countryside retreat.
Services Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas are connected to the property.
Gas central heating Council tax band D Viewing arrangements Viewing by appointment through Cooper and Tanner on
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