# Pylle, Nr. Castle Cary

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## Listing facts

- **Status:** active
- **Transaction:** sale
- **Category:** house
- **Asking price:** 1,395,000 GBP
- **Location:** Shepton Mallet, GB
- **Bedrooms:** 4
- **Published:** 2026-08-26T13:52:59.993Z
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26T13:52:59.993Z
- **Listed on:** onthemarket-uk

## Description

PYLLE, SHEPTON MALLET, SOMERSET, BA4 6ST Castle Cary mainline station 6miles, Wells and Bruton 7miles, Glastonbury 10miles, Bath 20miles. Guide Price £1,395,000 to £1,435,000 The house has an entrance hall, reception hall, snug/library, kitchen/dining room, utility room, cloakroom, pantry, sitting room, sewing room, plant room and upstairs 4 bedrooms, all with ensuites and a family bathroom. The luxurious, principal bedroom has a dressing area, a balcony, and an ensuite bathroom with bath, walk in shower and double sinks. The annex/garage has a fabulous double garage below and a ground floor studio apartment with kitchenette and ensuite shower room. Upstairs there is an exceptionally spacious one-bedroom apartment – huge, open plan kitchen/breakfast/living room, a bathroom and bedroom. Outside an attractive, tree-line drive joins tarmac driveways to the main residence and the annexe, offering masses of parking. Extensive gardens and grounds wrap around the whole of the property (the rear is enclosed with dog-proof fencing and could be divided into paddocks if required). A separate vehicular access from the road joins a track which leads to a storage barn in the northwest corner of the grounds. Location Conveniently located for Castle Cary, with its mainline train station, and surrounded by stunning open countryside, this attractive and versatile property lies within the historic hamlet of Pylle which has facilities including a garage and Jon Thorner’s farm shop and café. The Bath & West Showground is just a couple of miles away making the holiday let potential very exciting. Not to mention the potential to let the property during the Glastonbury Festival, or perhaps establish a pop-up camping facility – STPP. Description Basically a ‘new build’, the original property was, over the last four years, dismantled, renovated, extended and improved by the current owners. This superb new house has been finished to a high specification with air-conditioning, electric blinds, quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, luxury and comfort. Outside the property is part rendered, and part clad in Siberian Larch. The main house, annexe and storage barn windows, doors and rainwater goods are all in stylish anthracite to create a sense of cohesion for the various elements. The finished result is a fabulous, hassle-free home, using the latest technology, materials, and design for easy living. The stunning, easy to maintain annexe offers rental income along with the ground floor studio apartment which could become a gym or office space depending on requirements. In addition, the extensive gardens and grounds (2.6acres) offer masses of further scope for private or commercial use STPP and the sense of space and far-reaching views, over magnificent, undulating, Somerset countryside, must be seen to be fully appreciated. Accommodation The front door opens to a tiled entrance hall, which has a large coat cupboard on the right. Double, oak doors open to the reception hall, timber and glass stairs rise to a galleried landing. The accommodation wraps around this central feature. To the left is a snug/library with a media wall and bespoke shelving for books. Double doors open to a fabulous kitchen/dining room with bifold doors to the west and exceptional far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside. A glazed, roof lantern provides plenty of additional natural light above a handsome, central island with breakfast bar. There is room for a table and chairs and soft-seating, and the kitchen has a range of fitted units with stylish marble effect, highly durable, work surface. There is an integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and Clearwater boiling water tap. A light grey electric aga and NEFF, eye level, double ovens (one a combi). Large, sleek, grey tiles flow through the kitchen to the utility room, pantry and living room, giving continuity of design. A half-glazed stable door opens to the utility room/boot room which has a sink, fitted base units, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer and a door out to a covered rear terrace. There is an area for coats and boots, and a door opens to a cloakroom with vanity unit. The pantry, beside the kitchen, is a fabulous, shelved room with additional, large broom cupboard. The living room expands to a second set of bifold doors, and it has a clean, fresh, contemporary feel, complemented by the air-conditioning. A door opens from here into an additional reception room which is currently used as a sewing room, but it could be a study or 5th bedroom if required. A doors leads back to the reception hall. Upstairs the galleried landing provides access all 4 bedrooms. These are all spacious rooms with ensuites. The principal bedroom suite has a dressing area, west facing balcony with stunning views, and excellent ensuite bathroom with freestanding bath and walk-in-shower. All bathrooms and shower rooms have vanity units – ensuring that clutter is kept out of sight in this sleek, stylish, well-designed home. The family bathroom has a freestanding bath. There is lapsed planning permission to create further accommodation in the large, boarded loft. Annexe The ground floor, studio apartment with kitchenette, has fitted base units and an integrated, undercounter fridge. The large, versatile room is dual aspect and there is an ensuite shower room. External metal stairs rise to the first floor where an exceptionally spacious one-bedroom apartment has a fully fitted kitchen with integrated eyelevel double ovens, slimline dishwasher, washer/dryer, induction hob, and fridge/freezer. A large breakfast bar sweeps through to the sitting room with a handy, discreet wine fridge below. The bedroom is beyond the sitting room and the bathroom has double sinks, a freestanding bath and walk-in shower. Both have Karndean flooring, air-conditioning, built-in-cupboards, vanity units and stunning views. Outside Electric gates open to a tree-lined, gravel drive which leads to a timber, five-bar gate, which has an effortless, motion sensor, mechanism. The generous, sweeping, tarmac driveway extends to the north and south of the property offering ample space for numerous vehicles. The double garage has one, single, electric, roller shutter door, a tiled floor, heating and fitted units to the rear to keep equipment stored. There is a cupboard with a water cylinder for the annexe which is all electric, no gas. There is an EV charger. Inside the timber fencing, which form the east boundary, a well-established, laurel hedge is well on the way to creating a significant feature, offering great privacy. Other than this hedge, the silver birch trees on the drive and a couple of apple trees, the gardens remain largely a blank canvas with a few mature trees, for sculptural interest and shade, at the rear of the house. Thus offering a fabulous opportunity for keen gardeners to work their magic. The rear garden if fully enclosed and dog proof. An additional vehicular access point leads through a timber gate on the northeast corner of the plot, where a track follows the boundary to a smart new storage shed in the northwest corner. This large shed is double skinned – so could be converted into further accommodation, if required, STPP and, like the garage, it has an electric, roller door. There is also a kitchen garden with raised beds beside the shed. Tenure and Other Points Freehold. Mains electrics, water, gas and private drainage. The house is on gas and the annexe is all electric. The bifold doors are aluminium, and windows and doors are fully double glazed. Council Tax Band F. EPC Rating C. About the area Situated in the hamlet of Pylle, well placed for road access down the A37 to the A303. The area offers an excellent farm shop, a church, café and several other businesses along the A37. In addition, the mainline station to London Paddington can be found within easy reach in the pretty town of Castle Cary. Other towns nearby are Bruton, Wells and Yeovil, whilst further to the north are the major centres of Bristol and Bath. Wells is the smallest city in England (population 10,000) lying in beautiful countryside between the Somerset Levels and the Mendip Hills. There is a central marketplace (local markets twice a week), many medieval buildings including the Cathedral and moated Bishops Palace, a small but busy local shopping centre and a broad range of societies and activities. Glastonbury's past and its present are linked with its dominant landmark, the Tor. It’s been a religious centre from the times of legends. A Celtic monastery evolved into one of England's wealthiest and most influential abbeys. The town grew up alongside the Abbey and is now a thriving market town and a major tourist venue. Medieval Glastonbury - designated a conservation area - clusters around the evocative ruins of the Abbey. Castle Cary is another delightful and historic town which lies to the east. There are facilities and amenities in the surrounding towns to suit most needs and excellent state and independent schools including Strode College, Millfield, Wells, Cathedral, Hazelgrove, All Hallows, Downside, Sherborne and the Bruton schools. Important Notes Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements. As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property. We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity. The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable. Property Details Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate, and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. All viewings are by appointment with the Agents. Roderick Thomas, 1 Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SR. P.S. A few extra comments. Mortgages – we can help. Bridging loans – We can help. Moving house is complicated and stressful when a sale and purchase needs to be tied together in terms of finance and timing. Sometimes we can negotiate an agreement to suit both sellers and buyers. Sometimes a bridging loan can solve problems and remove stress. Call us for information on any of these points

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