Property description

An immaculately presented and tastefully decorated home in the thriving market town of Castle Cary, within walking distance of the High Street. The characterful accommodation 2 Reception Rooms, Kitchen, Conservatory, Scullery, Cellar, Cloaks, 3 Bedrooms, Family Bathroom. Studio and Garden.

LORIEN HOUSE, SOUTH STREET, CASTLE CARY, BA7 7ES
Lorien House is an immaculately presented and tastefully decorated home in the thriving market town of Castle Cary. This delightful Georgian townhouse is set in one of the town's most favoured areas, and is within walking distance of Castle Cary High Street and all local amenities. The characterful property offers well maintained accommodation and retains many period features of it's era including - sash windows, flagstone floors, picture and dado rails and period fireplaces.

About the area
South Street is one of the many sought after areas of Castle Cary, which lies in beautiful unspoilt countryside. The town is characterised by a mix of period buildings constructed of the distinctive honey coloured stone for which the area is well known, and thoughtfully constructed modern properties. It remains a delightful small market town with a number of traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area in which a policy of strict planning control operates to prevent inappropriate development.

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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 in easy driving distance. On the edge 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, Port Regis and St. Mary's Shaftesbury. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk and locate property by price order. Open full details and click on \"schools\".

Accommodation
Lorien House is very conveniently situated within walking distance of the town's centre and enjoys views to Lodge Hill to the rear. The characterful property has been tastefully refurbished in recent years, with new double glazed sash windows throughout, and offers well proportioned, light rooms.From South Street, flagged steps with ornate wrought iron hand rail lead to the solid wood front door with covered porch. The FIRST RECEPTION ROOM is a comfortable light room with large bay window to the front, partly flagged floors, dado and picture rails. A charming period fireplace, sits on a slate hearth, with painted surround. To one side is a useful fitted cupboard. The flagstone flooring continues into the SECOND RECEPTION ROOM which has a woodburning stove on a slate hearth with stone surround. Picture and dado rail and stairs rising.

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Double half glazed doors open to the CONSERVATORY with flagged floors and double doors to the garden. This is a very social space continuing through to the KITCHEN, which has a range of painted wall and base units with solid wood worktops. One and half bowl sink, shelved alcove cupboard and 'Leisure' four ring gas cooker with double oven below, extractor fan over and glazed splash back panel. The useful adjoining SCULLERY has a large game keeper's sink sitting on a brick plinth. Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge freezer. Doors to CLOAKROOM with WC and basin fitted within an antique wash stand. BOILER ROOM with additional storage space. From the First Reception Room, a door to the CELLAR with flagged floors, exposed stone walls and window to South Street.

First Floor
There are THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS, two of which have period fireplaces, built in cupboards and sash windows to the front or rear. The third has glazed double doors opening to a deck with stairs down to the garden, and enjoys views to Lodge Hill. The FAMILY BATHROOM has a white suite comprising a free standing roll top bath with shower over, WC and pedestal basin. Wooden flooring and window to the side.

Gardens
The charming and surprisingly long garden, to the rear of the property, is a particular feature and gives direct access to Lodge Hill and countryside walks through a secure pedestrian gate. There are mature lawned areas, well established flowerbeds with box hedges borders, productive raised vegetable patches and a rose cladded archway. A brick paved patio offers an ideal place for al fresco dining and enjoy the views to Lodge Hill. Within the garden is a spacious detached STUDIO offering an excellent versatile space, being fully insulated and with power. There is a further garden shed to one end corner.

Further Information
Service: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Mains gas fired central heating.Tenure: FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band D

Directions
From Roderick Thomas Castle Cary Office proceed down the high street, turn left at the war memorial continue onto South Street, the property will be found on the left.

Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.

Property Features :

• An immaculately presented and tastefully decorated home
• Delightful Georgian townhouse
• Weel maintained accommodation
• Retains many period features of it´s era including - sash windows, flagstone floors, picture
• Two characterful reception rooms both with fireplaces