Southwood, Evercreech, Shepton Mallet, BA4

An individual modern detached house, enjoying fabulous rural views and offering light and airy accommodation. This superb wooden-clad property includes three double bedrooms (one on GF), an impressive reception room with large feature window, A well proportioned kitchen, off-road parking and a generous garden.

Southwood Lodge was built originally as ancillary accommodation and more recently to date has been enjoyed as a highly successful holiday let, with guests particularly fond of the far-reaching views and convenience of the mainline station (2.5 miles away), the A303, local attractions such as The Newt, and towns such as Castle Cary and Bruton, just a short distance away. The dwelling has full unfettered residential planning permission to extend further.

The access is enclosed by fencing across the western boundary (providing excellent security and added privacy). The existing driveway for the main farmhouse has a turning to the right, which provides Southwood Lodge with its private parking.

ACCOMODATION

A double glazed, frosted door to the front of the property opens into an entrance hall, which has a ceramic tiled floor, coat hooks, and access into the main, downstairs bedroom and sitting room.

The ground floor bedroom is a well-proportioned double and dual-aspect, with windows to the front and side. There is a storage cupboard under the stairs and a door opening through to the wet room. Fully tiled and fitted with a matching suite comprising a low level WC, a wash hand basin and a shower. There is also a heated towel rail, a wall-mounted mirror and a shaver point. A further door from the wet room then leads through to the kitchen. The kitchen is compact but fully functional, offering space for additional wall units if desired. Also a dual-aspect room, the kitchen is finished in a contemporary style and includes a pull-out pantry cupboard, an integrated electric oven and hob, plumbing for a washing machine and a slimline dishwasher, plus space for a freestanding fridge/...

OUTSIDE

The property benefits from a large wrap around garden, mostly laid to lawn. A separate paddock with a range of versatile uses as well as off road parking for several vehicles behind secure gates. There is a blank canvass for any prospective buyer to make this space their own.

SERVICES

The property benefits from underfloor heating, providing by a ground source system. Private drainage, shared with Southwood Farmhouse. Mains electricity and water are connected.

LOCATION

Southwood is a small hamlet on the outskirts of Evercreech, a large Mendip village providing many amenities such as a Co-operative mini-supermarket, bakery, pharmacy, motor repair garage, doctors surgery and a well-regarded primary school. Southwood is situated close to Castle Cary and Shepton Mallet, with easy access from the A371. Bath and Bristol are within reasonable commuting distance to the north and the A303 is also within easy reach. The mainline railway station at Castle Cary is located 2.5 miles away and offers regular services to London Paddington in approx. 90 minutes.

Nearby Castle Cary is 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 ...