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, 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

Composite front door with double glazed inserts to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Space for coats and books and a wide staircase rises to the first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:  Radiator, cupboard housing wall mounted gas boiler supplying domestic hot water and radiators, smooth plastered ceiling, skylight window and door to rear garden.

SITTING/DINING ROOM: 14’5” x 14’2” (max) A delightful light and airy room featuring double glazed French doors opening to a Juliet balcony. Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling and double doors to:

KITCHEN: 9’ x 8’4” A modern stylish kitchen comprising inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of white gloss fronted wall, drawer and base units with work top over, space and plumbing for washing machine, slimline dishwasher and tall fridge/freezer, skylight window, built-in fan assisted electric oven with inset four burner gas hob above and smooth plastered ceiling with smoke detector.

BEDROOM 1: 14’1” (max) x 8’2” Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, smooth plastered ceiling and door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, smooth plastered ceiling with extractor and tiled to splash prone areas.

BEDROOM 2: 8’6” x 7’5” Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed window to front aspect.

BATHROOM: Panelled bath with electric shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, fitted shelving, skylight window, heated towel rail and smooth plastered ceiling with extractor.

OUTSIDE

A driveway providing off road parking leads to an integral single garage (17’ x 7’10”) with light, power, water tap and useful store cupboard. Side path with side gate to:

REAR GARDEN: A good size garden with a paved terrace leading to an area of lawn interspersed with shrubs and flower beds. Timber garden office (5’9” x 7’9”) with light and power. Outside light and water tap.

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

AGENTS NOTE: There is a small annual charge for the upkeep of the development (2024 £189.43)

The owner of the coach house receives a contribution towards their building insurance for the two garages below them that belong to neighbouring properties.

TENURE:  Freehold 

COUNCIL TAX BAND: B   

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.