Summary - CARY COTTAGE EAST LYDFORD SOMERTON TA11 7HD
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Charming four-bedroom country cottage on c.5 acres with stables and pond.
Approximately 5 acres of pasture, orchard, pond and mixed woodland
Three loose boxes, tack room and hay stores; suitable for horses
Ground-floor bedroom with en-suite and separate entrance (annexe potential)
Covenant prevents stable block conversion to residential use
Medium flood risk — consider insurance and drainage checks
Oil-fired central heating; mains water and sewerage present
Driveway with ample off-street parking and separate field access
Council tax band above average
Set on about 5 acres of level pasture, orchard and mixed woodland, Cary Cottage is a traditional stone country home with strong equestrian and wildlife appeal. The house offers flexible accommodation including a ground-floor bedroom with en-suite and separate entrance, a conservatory with expansive views, two reception rooms and a kitchen/breakfast room — well suited to family life or a home with occasional guests. The mature gardens, large pond with jetty and a hilltop vantage point create private outdoor spaces for wildlife watching and family recreation.
Practical outbuildings include three loose boxes, tack and hay stores and drive-in access for trailers or machinery, making the paddocks genuinely usable for horses or smallholding. The stables are visible from the house for convenience and security. Broadband and mobile signal are excellent for remote working; the property lies on the edge of a small village with local amenities and good links to larger towns and Castle Cary station.
Buyers should note a covenant on the stable block that forbids conversion to residential use, limiting change-of-use options for those seeking separate rental units. Heating is oil-fired and the council tax band is above average; the site has a medium flooding risk so buyers should seek specialist insurance and advice. Early viewing is recommended for those wanting a rare combination of good land, characterful accommodation and equestrian facilities in a quiet hamlet setting.
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