The Old Waterworks The Old Waterworks Lytes Cary, TA11 7BH Somerton 5 Miles 9 Miles 10 Miles 10 Miles

• Kitchen/Dining Room • 4 Reception Rooms • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • 3 Bedroom Coach House • Gardens • Parking and Garage • Paddocks

Guide price £1,200,000

FEATURES OF PROPERTY • The Old Waterworks is a fine period property, constructed of stone elevations beneath a tiled roof, which is nestled in a highly desirable and secluded position. • Believed to date back to 1895, the property was originally constructed as the managers house and pumping station which was responsible for moving water from the source on the property to provide for the local community. The waterworks has since A spacious period property with outbuildings and coach house been decommissioned and the pumping station has now been converted to a workshop which coach house style annexe above. annexe situated on a generous plot in a secluded, rural position. • Being situated in a slightly elevated position, charming countryside views can be enjoyed from the property including a glimpse of the banks of the small River Cary which borders part of the plot. • On the ground floor of the main house, the property benefits from 4 reception rooms, including a light and airy drawing room, study with a marvellous feature fireplace enjoying a log burner with carved wooden surround, cosy sitting room and conservatory. • Additionally, there is a spacious kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and base units with an LPG gas range cooker and belfast sink. This room is enhanced by dining and breakfast areas and gives access to an under stairs pantry and a utility room, which in turn leads to a downstairs cloakroom. • Upstairs there are 4 double bedrooms, the largest of which enjoys lovely countryside views, and there are also two bathrooms which both offer bath and shower facilities (the main bathroom has been fitted with a corner air bath). • The coach house comprises; own front door with spacious entrance lobby and stairs rising to the main accommodation, 3 bedrooms, 2 of which are of double proportions, sitting room with double doors leading out to a balcony from which the views can be fully appreciated, bathroom and kitchen with dining area. OUTSIDE • The property is accessed via a private driveway which is protected by electronic gates with a key code entry system. This leads to a considerable area of parking with a double garage. • Surrounding the house are gardens, planted with mature shrubs and plants and enjoying delightful wildlife ponds which are fed by the stream. There are areas of vegetable plot with raised beds and several outbuildings, previously used as kennels but now providing useful storage space. Additionally there is a water holding tank adjacent to the water works building. • The plot, which measures 26.62 acres, includes several paddocks with water connected. SITUATION • The property is situated close to the village of which offers amenities such as a primary school, church and village hall, with the neighbouring village of Charlton Adam offering village shop/post office, pub and community sports centre. Lytes Cary boasts a renowned National Trust owned Manor House which is steeped in history, offers tea rooms, plant sales and gift shop and holds craft fairs on a regular basis. • Transport links are good with the A303 within easy reach. There is a main line rail station at Castle Cary offering links to London (Paddington) and at Yeovil to London (Waterloo). • Education is well catered for in the area, with a range of excellent state and private schools available; Hazelgrove, Port Regis, Chilton Cantelo and the sought after Millfield School in Street are all easily accessible. SERVICES • Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the vendors' selling agents, Messrs. Stags, Yeovil office, telephone 01935 475000 DIRECTIONS From Yeovil take the A303 towards London and at the Podimore roundabout take the first exit left towards Langport. After a short distance, take the first turning right towards Charlton Mackrell and proceed along this road, passing the turnings into Lytes Cary Manor House, and the entrance to the property can be found on the left. The Old Waterworks, Lytes Cary, TA11 7BH

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Stags 4/6 Park Road, Yeovil, , BA20 1DZ Tel: 01935 475000 [email protected]

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