Old Ansford Inn, Higher Ansford, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7

Property Details: • Type: Flat • Tenure: N/A • Floor Area: N/A

Key Features: • Beautiful flat in a Grade II listed building • Elegant accommodation spanning nearly 1,400sq. ft. • Three double bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Lovely period features throughout • Allocated parking • Just a short walk from the High Street and station • Leasehold

Location: • Nearest Station: N/A • Distance to Station: N/A

Agent Information: • Address: 2 High Street Castle Cary BA7 7AW

Full Description: Flat 5, The Old Ansford Inn, Higher Ansford, Castle Cary, BA7 7JGGUIDE PRICE: £270,000 - £280,000About the areaCastle 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 a number of traditional shops and boutiques within the Conservation Area in which 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 in easy driving distance.“The Newt in Somerset” just outside Castle Cary is home to beautiful countryside walks set in the grounds of a Georgian country estate. Within the estate, there are a Hotel & Spa, Farm shop, restaurants and 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.AccommodationFlat 5 is a generously sized first floor flat forming part of the southern wing in this Grade II listed former Inn. The property has handsome Cary stone elevations under a tiled roof with a mixture of sash and casement windows.A shared access way has steps, with a stair lift, leading up to the front door. The front door opens into an inner hall with cloakroom and cupboard for coats and boots.The sitting room is an excellent room with wonderful high ceilings, alcoves, window seats, gas fire and a dual aspect making it an exceptionally light space. Door doors open into the dining room which also has a sash window with window seat and a drinks cupboard.The kitchen, adjacent, has a good range of fitted units under granite effect worktops with integral appliances including a gas cooker and hob. There is ample space for a breakfast table and fridge/freezer.Across the hall a doorway opens into the utility cupboard which has storage and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.All three bedrooms are double in size and have the benefit of built in wardrobes. The family bathroom has a bath with overhead shower, basin and w/c. In addition to the first floor accomodation, there is potential to convert the loft too -subject to obtaining any necessary permissions.Outside there is an allocated parking space and further visitors parking available. The High Street is just a couple of minutes walk away and the rail station an equally short drive or walk.ServicesMains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Double Glazing.Tenure: LeaseholdEnergy Performance Rating: ECouncil Tax Band: CAgents NoteThe property is currently a leasehold apartment with 81 years remaining. There is an annual ground rent and service charge of £402 and a management company known as The Ansford Inn Management Company Ltd. DirectionsFrom our Castle Cary office head North on the High Street and take the first left onto Ansford Road. Continue all the way until the traffic lights, turn left and then the driveway into the Old Ansford Inn will be immediately on your left. The entrance to Flat 5 is is shared with Flat 3 on the south side of the building.Important NoticeRoderick 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.BrochuresBrochure 1