Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

LOCATION: The town of Wincanton is an appealing South Somerset town bordering the counties of Dorset and Wiltshire. Local amenities including a Co-Op supermarket, butcher, bakery, fruit and veg and whole foods shop, Morrisons, Lidl, Health Centre, Post Office, cafes, eateries, the Bootmakers Workshop with crafts for both children and adults with a wood-fired pizza and a leisure centre with gym and swimming pool. The town has a thriving community with an active library as well as a community centre at the Balsam Centre which has a busy schedule of classes and groups. The town is a 10 minute drive from the fantastic offerings of Bruton including the Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and Roth Bar & Grill, 10 minutes from the impressive highly-regarded Newt Hotel, 15 minutes from the pretty market town of Castle Cary and 20 minutes from the attractive Dorset town of Sherborne. It is also close to the A303 for an easy drive to/from London (approx 2 hours drive) and Berry's coaches which operates a twice daily service to London. Other local attractions are a number of National Trust properties including Stourhead and approximately an hour's drive from the beautiful Dorset coastline featuring some of the best beaches in the country. There is a Waitrose 10 minutes away in Gillingham or at Sherborne and an excellent local farm shop and restaurant at Kimbers (5 minutes away). There is also the renowned Wincanton racecourse and a pretty local park, Cale Park, which features a playground, café with 'mini-town' for children and the pretty river Cale which runs through to the countryside behind Loxton House.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

UPVC front door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Radiator, tiled floor, smooth plastered ceiling with smoke detector and stairs to first and lower ground floors.

CLOAKROOM: Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, smooth plastered ceiling with extractor and tiled floor.

SITTING ROOM: 19’8” x 11’5” A light and airy room with double glazed French doors opening to a Juliet balcony, wall mounted electric fire, two radiators, double glazed window to front aspect and smooth plastered ceiling.

KITCHEN/DINER: 19’8” x 10’11” (narrowing to 8’6”) A spacious

 kitchen comprising inset 1¼ bowl single stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of wall, drawer and base units with work top over, built-in electric oven with inset four burner gas hob above, tiled floor, double glazed window to rear aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect and opening to:

UTILITY ROOM: 7’ x 6’ Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further wall and base units with work top over, radiator, tiled floor, cupboard housing gas boiler, double glazed window to rear aspect, space and plumbing for washing machine and smooth plastered ceiling.

From the entrance hall stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

 LANDING: Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling with hatch to loft, double glazed window to front aspect and cupboard housing hot water tank.

BEDROOM 1: 12’8’ x 11’8” Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect with far reaching views across the Blackmore Vale, smooth plastered ceiling and door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Large shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, double glazed window, radiator and smooth plastered ceiling with extractor.

BEDROOM 2: 12’2” x 11’5” Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed window to rear aspect with stunning panoramic views over roof tops and the Blackmore Vale.

BEDROOM 3: 11’5” x 7’3” Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed window to front aspect. 

BATHROOM: Panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, radiator, smooth plastered ceiling with extractor and double glazed window to front aspect.

From the entrance hall stairs to lower ground floor.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

REAR HALLWAY: Rear hallway, radiator, smooth plastered ceiling and doors to rear garden.

BEDROOM 4: 13’10” x 11’ Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

BEDROOM 5: 13’10” x 10’5” (narrowing to 8’) Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed French door opening to the rear garden.

OUTSIDE

A tarmac driveway leads to a single garage  (17’2 x 9’) with light and power. There is additional gravelled parking to the  side of the driveway. The front garden has an area of loose stones ideal for pots which then leads to lawn fronted by a mature hedge. A sidepath with steps is shared with the neighbouring property and gives access to the rear garden.

REAR GARDEN: An attractive landscaped garden enjoying a sunny aspect. A paved patio leads to an area of loose stone chippings with a water feature. Three steps lead down to a level lawned area and a second patio ideal for alfresco dining. To the side of the property and beneath the garage there is a useful store room (17’2” x 8’) which has a potential for a home office.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

TENURE:  Freehold