SAXON HILL, SOUTH CADBURY, BA22 7HA Castle Cary 5 miles (London Paddington about 90 minutes), Sherborne 7 miles, Yeovil 10 miles
SAXON HILL, SOUTH CADBURY, SOMERSET, BA22 7HA Castle Cary 5 miles (London Paddington about 90 minutes), Sherborne 7 miles, Yeovil 10 miles
A delightful property set in an exceptionally beautiful and historic position in this delightful much loved village, within easy each of Castle Cary and Sherborne.
Saxon Hill is a spacious house set within landscaped gardens having total privacy and enjoying great views of the very special surrounding countryside. It has lots of good living space which is flexible, light and airy.
The accommodation includes an entrance hall, sitting & dining room, kitchen, utility, study/4th bedroom, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (2 en suite).
There is an integral garage (with workshop space), ample parking and splendid, well stocked mature gardens.
About the Area South Cadbury is a picturesque village set in the rolling countryside of the Vale of Camelot.
The village includes many period houses and cottages built with the renowned honey coloured local stone for which the area is known. There's a local pub and the larger village of North Cadbury with more amenities is close by.
There is convenient and easy access to Castle Cary, Wincanton and Sherborne, all market towns with a wide range of shops and amenities.
Within the area are highly regarded state and independent schools in the area, including Horsington, Ansford, Abbas and Templecombe, Milbourne, Hazelgrove, Millfield, Chilton Cantelo and the Sherborne and Bruton schools.
Communications are excellent with the A303 with its convenient access to London and rail connections from Castle Cary to Paddington and Templecombe to Waterloo.
Historical note Cadbury means Cada's fort and refers to Cadbury Castle which is immediately to the south west of the village and adjoins Saxon Hill. It is a vast Iron Age hill fort covering an area of around 20 acres (8 ha) and has seen occupation from Neolithic times until the late Saxon period. It was famously partially excavated in the 1960s, when, amongst other things, an Arthurian period feasting hall was discovered. Coupled with local traditions from the 16th century of a connection with King Arthur there is widespread belief this is the location of Camelot. Saxon Hill sits at the base of Cadbury Castle and is named following excavation of the site which revealed Saxon finds. On the other side of the property is South Cadbury parish church which dates from the 13th and 15th centuries and is dedicated to Thomas Becket.
Saxon Hill is on the southern side of the village accessed from a quiet country lane. A gravelled drive leads into the property and to the house which sits comfortably and well sheltered within it's gardens. It has been extended and now has very roomy accommodation with oil fired central heating with radiators and partial double glazing
The entrance hall leads to the sitting & dining room which is a generous triple aspect room with a stone fireplace and lovely garden views. The kitchen has a good range of units with a laminate work surface, a big larder cupboard, stainless steel sink, integrated cooker, 4 ring electric hob and space for dishwasher and fridge freezer. Off the kitchen is a utility area with a sink and space for a washing machine. An inner hall leads to the bedrooms and bathroom. The large master bedroom has a double aspect, built in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with a bath, basin in a vanity unit and wc. There are 2 other bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and one currently used as a study. The bathroom is tiled and has a shower unit, bath, basin, tiled splashbacks and a wc.
An easy tread staircase leads to an 18 ft. dual aspect family bedroom with glorious views and an en-suite bathroom with a bath, basin and wc.
Outside. The house has an integral double garage with workshop space, window, water, light and power and offers scope for further development of the house subject to all consents.
The gardens of Saxon Hill are absolutely charming and reflect many years of careful tending and planting. There are lawns, flower and shrub beds and mature trees which settle the property into the landscape and give it a very high level of privacy.
In addition there are two stone built sheds, a wooden summerhouse and a greenhouse.
Directions: On entering South Cadbury proceed past the Camelot pub (on your right). Continue past the church on the right and the entrance to Saxon Hill is immediately on right with entrance via a timber field gate.
Energy Performance Certificate
Saxon Hill, South Cadbury, YEOVIL, BA22 7HA Dwelling type: Detached bungalow Reference number: 0648-2855-7767-9496-1185 Date of assessment: 15 June 2016 Type of assessment: RdSAP, existing dwelling Date of certificate: 16 June 2016 Total floor area: 140 m² Use this document to: • Compare current ratings of properties to see which properties are more energy efficient • Find out how you can save energy and money by installing improvement measures Estimated energy costs of dwelling for 3 years: £ 5,253 Over 3 years you could save £ 1,989
Estimated energy costs of this home Current costs Potential costs Potential future savings Lighting £ 408 over 3 years £ 228 over 3 years Heating £ 4,161 over 3 years £ 2,736 over 3 years You could Hot Water £ 684 over 3 years £ 300 over 3 years save £ 1,989 Totals £ 5,253 £ 3,264 over 3 years These figures show how much the average household would spend in this property for heating, lighting and hot water. This excludes energy use for running appliances like TVs, computers and cookers, and any electricity generated by microgeneration. Energy Efficiency Rating
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The average energy efficiency rating for a dwelling in England and Wales is band D (rating 60).
Top actions you can take to save money and make your home more efficient Typical savings Available with Recommended measures Indicative cost over 3 years Green Deal 1 Floor insulation (solid floor) £4,000 - £6,000 £ 678 2 Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets £40 £ 141 3 Replace boiler with new condensing boiler £2,200 - £3,000 £ 810
See page 3 for a full list of recommendations for this property. To find out more about the recommended measures and other actions you could take today to save money, visit www.direct.gov.uk/savingenergy or call 0300 123 1234 (standard national rate). The Green Deal may allow you to make your home warmer and cheaper to run at no up-front cost.
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