SWALLOWS AGENCY are delighted to offer this charming detached period property on the edge of the lovely village of Galhampton. This former Village Hall with original Bell is surrounded by beautiful countryside.
The popular village of Galhampton is situated just a few miles from the market town of Castle Cary, offering a thriving community with a village hall, a popular pub/restaurant, and a country store. Nearby, The Newt in Somerset provides a renowned country estate with woodland walks, dining, and shopping.
Castle Cary itself boasts a range of independent businesses, including restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques, alongside essential amenities such as a health centre, post office, and supermarket. The fashionable town of Bruton, known for its vibrant arts and dining scene, is also close by.
The A303 is conveniently located a few miles south, providing easy access to London via the M3. Rail connections from Castle Cary offer a direct service to London Paddington in under two hours, while Templecombe station provides access to London Waterloo. Bristol and Exeter airports offer further national and international connections.
The area is well-served by excellent state and independent schools, including Castle Cary Primary School, Ansford Academy, and renowned institutions such as King's School Bruton, Sexey's School, Millfield, Hazelgrove, and All Hallows prep schools.
The house is currently undergoing some redecoration and recarpeting and the accommodation includes a front entrance porch leading into a small hallway. There's a large living room with an open fireplace and the kitchen has fitted units, a dishwasher, fridge freezer, electric hob and oven. The kitchen opens up onto a dining area and the back hallway. There is also a fitted utility room with a washing machine and the boiler as well as a separate downstairs cloakroom/WC.
Upstairs there is the main bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The house has been redecorated throughout and there are new carpets going down in the sitting room and upstairs.
There's a mature garden with lawn, hedges and borders. The driveway will accommodate several cars and there is also a single garage.
Oil central heating.
Pets considered.
Council Tax band D - Somerset council.
Available end of March for a minimum 12 months' tenancy.
PRE TENANCY COSTS
Before taking occupation of a property you will be required to pay
• At Least One month's rent (Depending on the Terms agreed in relation to the proposed Tenancy)
• A Dilapidation Deposit equivalent to 5 weeks' rent (Refunded at the end of the Tenancy less any charges applicable)
Deposit: £3,173.00
Minimum Tenancy : 12 months
Notice
All photographs are provided for guidance only.
The following are permitted payments which we may request from you:
a) The rent
b) A refundable tenancy deposit (reserved for any damages or defaults on the part of the tenant) capped at no more than five weeks' rent where the annual rent is less than £50,000, or six weeks' rent where the total annual rent is £50,000 or above
c) A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than one week's rent
d) Payments to change the tenancy when requested by the tenant, capped at £50, or reasonable costs incurred if higher
e) Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant
f) Payments in respect of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax; and
g) A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of a lost key/security device, where required under a tenancy agreement
Please call us if you wish to discuss this further.
Utility |
Supply Type |
Electric |
Mains Supply |
Gas |
None |
Water |
Mains Supply |
Sewerage |
None |
Broadband |
None |
Telephone |
None |
Other Items |
Description |
Heating |
Not Specified |
Garden/Outside Space |
No |
Parking |
Yes |
Garage |
Yes |
Broadband Coverage |
Highest Available Download Speed |
Highest Available Upload Speed |
Standard |
2 Mbps |
1 Mbps |
Superfast |
Not Available |
Not Available |
Ultrafast |
1000 Mbps |
1000 Mbps |
Mobile Coverage |
Indoor Voice |
Indoor Data |
Outdoor Voice |
Outdoor Data |
EE |
Likely |
Likely |
Enhanced |
Enhanced |
Three |
Likely |
Likely |
Enhanced |
Enhanced |
O2 |
Enhanced |
Likely |
Enhanced |
Enhanced |
Vodafone |
Enhanced |
Likely |
Enhanced |
Enhanced |
Broadband and Mobile coverage information supplied by Ofcom.