Property description
A spacious period property within walking distance of the town centre. Drawing Room; Sitting Room; Dining Room; Sun Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Boot Room; 5 Bedrooms; 4 En-Suite Bath Rooms; Dressing Room; Annexe Sitting Room; Annexe Bedroom; Annexe Shower Room; Garage; Garden.
Half Moon House, Ansford Hill, Castle Cary, BA7 7JL
About the area
Castle Cary lies 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 a number of traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area in which a policy of strict planning control operates to prevent inappropriate development. The 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.
Accommodation
Thoughtfully and tastefully restored and updated in recent years, Half Moon House now offers a substantial family home with spacious period rooms and versatile accommodation. The wooden front door, with stone canopy and surround, opens to the - PORCH - Double half glazed doors open to the Sitting Room. SITTING ROOM - A comfortable room with a sash window to the front and a period stone fireplace, which houses an inset gas fire, with stone hearth and mantle over. DRAWING ROOM - A spacious, well proportioned room, also with sash window facing front and with solid double doors opening back through to the sitting room. Here we have a raised open fireplace on a brick and stone plinth with impressive stone surround and mantle. Further doors to Sun Room and Inner Hall. HALL - Of good proportions with stairs rising and half landing window. Door to -CLOAKROOM - Side aspect window. White WC & basin within an attractive pine corner vanity unit. Water softener
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DINING ROOM - A versatile room, currently used as a snug but with its' proximity to the kitchen lends itself to being a formal dining room. It has an attractive period fireplace with marble hearth and open fire within. Doors to sun room and inner hall. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - An exceptionally spacious 'live in' kitchen with a generous range of cream wall and base units, including a central island unit, all with granite worktops over. Integral appliances include an elevated dishwasher and ample floor space for an American style fridge/freezer. There is a four oven AGA with display shelf over and tiling to all splash prone areas. Beams to ceiling and ceramic tiled floor. One small step down to the breakfast area and lots of space for a family dining table and sofas. Secondary staircase. Door to outside and terrace. SUN ROOM - An 'L' shaped room with exceptional light owing to the two Atrium roof windows. Terracotta tiled floor, windows and double doors to the terrace and garden. From this room is also access to the ANNEXE.
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BOOT ROOM - A useful room with window and access to the garden, so an excellent room for wet dogs, muddy boots and coats. Ceramic tiled floor. LAUNDRY - Dual aspect windows, ceramic floor and a range of units and worktops with space for washing machine and tumble dryer, open shelving, and Valliant boiler.
First Floor
MASTER BEDROOM - Two sash window to the front aspect and a range of built in wardrobes. Through an arched opening to the - DRESSING ROOM - Where there is a further generous range of fitted wardrobes and a window to the rear aspect. EN-SUITE BATHROOM - White bath within raised inset alcove and built in cupboards to either side. WC & twin pedestal basins within vanity units with cupboards below. Fully tiled walk in wet room style shower. Laminate flooring, ladder radiator and window to the front elevation. BEDROOM - Rear aspect window, built in wardrobes with hanging rails, shelving and storage space. Laminate flooring. Doors to - EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - With shower, WC & pedestal basin. Laminate flooring and tiling to all splash prone areas.
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BEDROOM - Side aspect window, built in cupboard and door to - EN-SUITE BATHROOM - White suite consisting of panelled bath with shower and screen over, white WC & pedestal basin. BEDROOM - With interconnecting door to previous bedroom but accessed also from a separate staircase leading from the kitchen, making this an ideal guest wing, teenagers den, or in fact staff accommodation. A window faces to the side aspect and a door gives access to the - EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM - Side aspect. Fully tiled shower cubicle, WC & pedestal basin. BEDROOM - Currently used as a study with dual aspect windows and far reaching views.
The Annexe
The annexe is accessed from the Sun Room and has a spacious ground floor room with window and garden outlook. SHOWER ROOM - with fully tiled shower, WC & pedestal basin. Stairs rise to the first floor BEDROOM - Two velux roof windows and slightly compromised head height.
Gardens and Grounds
A driveway (partly shared by the neighbouring property) leads to the side of the property, partly walled and flanked by a deep bed of mature planting and leading to the DOUBLE GARAGE and parking. A five bar gate gives access to a large gravelled area for additional parking if required, with low stone walls and further abundant planting of shrubs and established trees. A low box hedge divides this area from the paved terrace outside the sun room. A paved pathway continues on to the very private lawns and wooden deck area surrounded by a wooden balustrade. N.B. Please note a footpath runs to the side driveway of the property leading to Hallett Road.
Directions
From our office in Castle Cary, continue up Ansford Road. At the T junction, turn left. After approximately 0.3 miles, take the driveway on the left and Half Moon House will be directly in front of you.
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 :
- Spacious period property
- Typical Georgian features and characteristics
- Within walking distance of town centre
- Flexible accommodation
- Annexe accommodation