Iwan Wirth. Nice chap. Where were you in the early 80's? Ah yes, Sexey's School on Lusty Hill!
Cary would have stone from Hadspen quarry I think. Just up the road. I'm surprised Mrs Beeny didn't use it to keep it local.
Frome is nice. More listed buildings than Bath. Shepton has nice bits...
Castle Cary is much nicer although it does have a healthy weekender element. The country south of Bruton is as pleasant as anywhere. Mrs Beeny is sandwiched between two billionaires east and west. The Art Dealer who has helped put Bruton on the map also owns land north and south of her. He is a...
I used to live a mile from there and still know most of the local character's. Most don't object, it's their money and land to do as they wish, within reason. When I was told who was objecting, it was a who's who of the usual suspects. Retired relocators who try and stop any development...