Property description

A 5-bedroom country cottage within a setting of just under five acres incorporating formal gardens, double garage, paddocks, stables and yard.

DESCRIPTION An extended semi rural end of terrace period cottage within a plot size of just under five acres incorporating formal gardens, paddocks, double garage and yard area. Shipley Gate was formerly two cottages, extended in the 1930's and early 90's and is located a short distance from Castle Cary, with stunning panoramic views from the rear towards the Blackdown Hills. The majority of windows face the south westerly garden taking advantage of the views making this a light and airy property. The substantial accommodation briefly comprises: Rear access via a pair of two French doors to the garden room running the length of the cottage taking in the views. The good size kitchen flows through via a wide opening with a good range of solid oak fronted units and central consul, Aga cooker and separate gas hob: beyond is a utility with outer door and boot/boiler room. The dining room, also accessed from the garden room has a brick fireplace with inset multi fuel stove on a flagstone hearth; inner lobby with turning stairs to the first floor. The charming sitting room has a flagstone floor and exposed timbers with open inglenook fireplace, canopy and bressumer beam; beyond the lobby is a study and wetroom. On the first floor: five bedrooms, four of which are double taking advantage of the views and two bathrooms.

OUTSIDE Two vehicular accesses from the lane down the driveway to multiple parking, double garage and yard area. A four unit stable block and tack room are situated at the bottom of the yard and access to the front paddock with apple trees. At the bottom of the yard, access to two further paddocks. The south westerly mature gardens are mainly laid to lawn, running down to meet the paddocks, mature borders, trees, small stone outbuilding with power, soft fruit and vegetable areas. A good size terrace runs the length of the garden room.

LOCATION Smallway Lane is situated a short distance from Castle Cary with individual shops and easy access to the A303, M3/London Road, but also the mainline Railway Station (London/Paddington/Penzance); Bath and Bristol can be serviced by road with the hour, likewise the south coast. The area is noted for its independent schools, likewise sporting facilities.

TENURE Freehold

HEATING Oil fired central heating to radiators.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX 'F'

EPC RATING

LOCAL AUTHORITY South Somerset District Council, Brympton Way, Yeovil - 01935 -462462.

DIRECTIONS From Castle Cary proceed on the B3152; before reaching the junction with the A359 turn left into Smallway Lane. Shipley Gate will be found along this lane on the right hand side.

VIEWING Strictly through Cooper & Tanner on 01963 350327

Property Features :

• Substantial end of terrace semi-rural cottage
• Within a plot size of just under 5 acres
• Paddocks a stable block
• Formal south-westerly gardens, panoramic views
• Double garage, Yard