5 bedroom detached bungalow

A substantial detached bungalow located in the popular village of Alford, near the market town of Castle Cary. Requiring a scheme of modernisation, the property includes five bedrooms (four doubles and a generous single), a light and spacious reception room, two large garages, ample off road parking and a south-facing rear garden. Available to purchase with no onward chain.

Accommodation:

A door to the front of the property opens into a entrance hall, which gives access to one wing of the bungalow (where the bedrooms are situated), as well as into the study/fifth bedroom and through to the sitting/dining room. A very comfortable reception room, the sitting/dining room is dual-aspect and benefits from plenty of natural light. Spacious in size, there is a central fireplace with an open fire and sliding doors to the garden (not currently in use). Beyond the sitting/dining room is the kitchen, which is also dual-aspect and is fitted with a range of matching floor and wall units, offering plenty of storage.

Continuing from the kitchen, there is a useful utility room which incorporates an additional WC and provides further access to the front and back gardens. An internal door then opens into two integral garages, both are an excellent size (27'6'' x 12'') and have a main dividing wall with entranceway between. There are two 'up and over' doors to the front, light, power, a personal door to the garden and one of the garages benefits from an inspection pit.

Located to the south side of the property and accessed via a glazed door from the entrance hall are the bedrooms. The property has five bedrooms in total, four doubles and the aforementioned study/single bedroom. Two of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and those facing east have delightful rural views across neighbouring agricultural land. Completing the accommodation is a modern shower room, which provides a white suite comprising a double shower cubicle, a low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. 

Outside:

The property is entered via a cattle grid and has off-road parking at the front for several vehicles. The property is in the centre of its plot, with surrounding gardens which include a well in the front boundary wall. The rear garden is south-facing, mainly laid to lawn with a section of patio and incorporates an oak tree (subject to a TPO). 

Location:

The popular village of Alford is situated less than three miles from Castle Cary, an attractive and bustling market town of glowing golden stone. It is a haven of historic buildings, independent shops and boutiques and picture-perfect surrounding countryside. Dating back to 1855, The Market House remains the focal point of the town, hosting a weekly market as well as regular events. The town is home to many independent businesses including shops and art galleries. Amenities include a nursery, a primary and a secondary school, a health centre, a dental practice, a library, a Post Office, a deli, various grocery stores, greengroceries, newsagents, chemists, pubs and tea shops. There are large supermarkets only a 15-minute drive away in the towns of Wincanton and Shepton Mallet. The newly opened 'The Newt in Somerset' is just a short drive away along with the fashionable town of Bruton, home to Hauser & Wirth Somerset, a pioneering world-class art gallery. The mainline railway situated on the edge of Castle Cary (just two miles from Alford) makes this a great location for commuters (Paddington c. 90 mins) and the A303 is also within easy reach.

Directions:

From Castle Cary proceed on the B3153 towards the A37. Go through the hamlet of Clanville and continue until reaching Alford. Take the first turning on the left and the property is found immediately on the right hand side, as indicated by our 'For Sale' board.