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, library, antique shops, 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 with glazed panel to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Radiator, wood effect laminate flooring and staircase to first floor. Door to:

LIVING ROOM: 13’10” x 12’11” (max) A delightful room featuring an attractive fireplace as the focal point with a fitted wood burner, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect, understairs storage, wood effect laminate floor and door to:

KITCHEN: 16’4” x 8’6” A spacious kitchen/diner with a sociable layout ideal for family meals and entertaining. Inset 1¼ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further drawer units with work surface over, built-in electric oven with inset four burner gas hob above, wall mounted gas boiler and space and plumbing for washing machine. Dining area with fitted unit and display shelving, French doors giving access to a paved patio and door to:

CONSERVATORY: 14’ x 8’5” A useful addition to the property enjoying an outlook over the garden. Radiator and door to garden.

From the entrance hall stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Double glazed window to side aspect, exposed floorboards and hatch to loft with pull down ladder.

BEDROOM 1: 16’2” (narrowing to 12’10”) x 10’10” A large light and airy master bedroom with exposed floorboards, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect and recess ideal for wardrobes.

BEDROOM 2: 12’ x 9’ A spacious double bedroom with exposed floorboards, radiator, open fronted wardrobe, feature wall and double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking the rear garden. 

BATHROOM: A modern white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double glazed window to rear aspect, tiled to splash prone areas, radiator and painted wood panelling to dado height.

OUTSIDE

The majority of the front has been laid with loose stones providing generous off road parking for two cars. A pathway with a vegetable garden to one side leads to the front door and side gate. A wide side path has plenty of space for a log store and leads to the rear garden. An attractive garden with a large paved patio leading to an area of lawn with a  raised flower border to one side edged in stone. To the rear of the garden a door opens to the garage and hard standing behind the garage provides potential for additional off road parking.

GARAGE: (16’ x 12’2”) A large concrete section garage with up and over door.

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

COUNCIL TAX BAND: B

TENURE:  Freehold       

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.