St Johns Priory, Castle Cary, Somerset
St Johns Priory, Castle Cary, Somerset
This unique development of 14 luxury houses is situated in the mature 8 acre grounds of the Grade 2 listed Priory in the centre of Castle Cary. We achieved approval for the erection of 9 houses in a courtyard formation and 5 detached houses, two of which are within the Priory's walled garden. The masterplan had to take account of the various groups of mature trees and safeguard the survival of the incumbent badger colony.
The new houses are built from natural Ham stone, render and a mixture of slates and plain clay tiles.
A number of the Priory's key details are reflected in simplified form to give the impression that the new buildings could have been part of the original 19th century concept.
The Conservatory, which had fallen into a state of disrepair, has been converted and extended to form a delightful 3 bedroom, single storey house.
