About this property
LODGE VIEW, FLORIDA STREET, CASTLE CARY, SOMERSET, BA7 7AE
A spacious detached house tucked away in a quiet no-through lane just a short walk from the centre of Castle Cary. The property enjoys a peaceful setting with attractive views towards Lodge Hill, yet is only moments from the town’s shops, cafés and amenities.
The light and well-proportioned accommodation extends to over 2,200 sq ft and includes a large sitting room, a contemporary kitchen/dining room opening onto the garden, a study that could also serve as a ground-floor bedroom, a cloakroom, a utility room, four further first-floor bedrooms, and two bath/shower rooms.
Outside, the house is set within established gardens with lawn, planted borders and productive beds. There is ample parking together with a large workshop/garage, all within easy walking distance of the high street and surrounding countryside walks.
Accommodation
Lodge View is a particularly spacious and well-arranged detached house tucked away in a peaceful no-through lane just moments from the centre of Castle Cary. Despite its convenient position, the setting feels quiet and secluded, with superb views towards Lodge Hill and the surrounding rooftops of this historic Somerset town.
The house is approached from the lane through a five-bar gate leading into a generous gravel parking area bordered by stone walling and planted with flowering trees. The front elevation has been significantly improved recently, with a new electric roller door to the garage and an upgraded composite and glass panelled front door set within a sheltered porch entrance way.
Inside, the accommodation is light, airy and well-proportioned. A welcoming entrance hall with oak flooring forms the centre of the house with stairs rising to the first floor. To the rear is an impressive sitting room, a particularly generous and comfortable space with a contemporary wood-burning stove and large sliding doors opening onto the garden, allowing natural light to flood the room and framing views towards Lodge Hill.
Beyond lies the kitchen/dining room, which forms the social heart of the house. This contemporary space was extended in recent years and features sleek fitted units with integrated appliances, eye-level ovens and an induction hob, complemented by warm wooden worktops and oak flooring. The dining area enjoys direct access onto the terrace through wide sliding doors and includes a charming window seat overlooking the garden.
On the opposite side of the hall is a useful utility/laundry room together with a cloakroom. A spacious study provides an excellent home office but would equally work well as a ground-floor bedroom if required. With a separate external door at this end of the house, the layout offers scope for creating a semi-independent living arrangement if desired.
Upstairs, a generous landing leads to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. All the bedrooms are bright and well proportioned, several enjoying attractive views over the town and towards Lodge Hill. The principal bedroom is particularly spacious and benefits from its own en-suite shower room. One bedroom also features a substantial eaves cupboard providing excellent storage.
Outside
The gardens are a particularly appealing feature of the property and wrap around the rear of the house. They are enclosed by old stone walls and fencing and are arranged with a lawn, large well-stocked planted borders and a gently curving gravel path which leads to a gate which gives access to the High Street within a 30-second walk. There are areas for productive growing, together with a shed and composting area. Immediately outside the kitchen and sitting room, there is a sun trap seating terrace taking in the impressive views.
To the front, there is ample parking for several vehicles, together with a substantial workshop/garage offering excellent storage or potential for a variety of uses.
About the area
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 several traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area, and a policy of strict planning control operates to prevent inappropriate development. These shops cater for most everyday needs whilst Shaftesbury, Glastonbury, Street, Wells, Frome, Wincanton, Sherborne and Yeovil are all close by and Salisbury, Taunton, Bath and Bristol are within easy driving distance.
“The Newt in Somerset”, just outside Castle Cary, is home to beautiful countryside walks set on the grounds of a Georgian country estate. The estate has a Hotel & Spa, a Farm shop, restaurants and a house & garden shop.
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 excellent exam grades, and independent schools include the Sherborne and Bruton schools, Millfield, Wells Cathedral, Hazelgrove and Port Regis.
Services
Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity.
Tenure: Freehold.
Energy Performance Rating: D
Council Tax Band: E
Important Notes
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Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements
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We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.
The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.
Property Details
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Viewings
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Roderick Thomas, 2 High Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7AW
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