Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

An impressive four bedroom semi-detached house situated on a mature residential development close to local amenities. This delightful property has been greatly improved by the owners by converting the garage into additional living accommodation, ideal for teenagers seeking their independence before flying the nest.

The front door opens to a spacious hallway with a useful cupboard providing plenty of space for coats and boots. To your left there is a light and airy living room featuring a double sided wood burning stove and large window enjoying far reaching views. The kitchen/diner is a lovely open plan room perfect for everyday family life and entertaining. The dining area opens to a lovely conservatory with a solid roof enjoying an outlook over the garden. Returning to the hallway, a door opens to a self contained annexe arranged over two floors with a bedroom on the upper level and small living room on the lower level which leads through to a bathroom.

Moving upstairs, there is a family bath/shower room and three bedrooms, two of which are large doubles.

Venturing outside, the front has been landscaped providing generous parking and a pathway leads to a terrace which enjoys the afternoon and evening sun. To the rear is an attractive garden with a summer house and pleasant seating areas.

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

Storm porch to UPVC double glazed front door.

ENTRANCE HALL: Understairs cupboard, storage cupboard, coved ceiling, radiator and door to annexe.

SITTING ROOM: 13’ x 12’8” A light and airy well proportioned room featuring a double sided wood burning stove which can also be viewed from the kitchen/diner. Radiator, double glazed window to front aspect, coved ceiling, fitted shelving and fireplace mantle.

KITCHEN/DINER: 18’10” x 11’8” (max) This is a particular feature being open plan to a snug/conservatory providing a wonderful space for everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen area is fitted with a good range of shaker style wall, drawer and base units topped with a solid wood block work surface. Butler sink with mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for a range style cooker, cupboard housing gas boiler, door to garden and opening to the Dining Area with wood burning stove, display and larder unit, radiator, coved ceiling and opening to:

SNUG/CONSERVATORY: 10’3” x 7’8” Radiator, fitted shelving and dual aspect double glazed windows to rear aspect.

From the entrance hall stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Double glazed window to side aspect with far reaching views, linen cupboard and hatch to loft.

BEDROOM 1: 14’3” x 10’ Double glazed window to front aspect with far reaching views, built-in double wardrobe and radiator.

BEDROOM 2: 12’ (narrowing to 9’10”) x 9’2” Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect and built-in double wardrobe.

BEDROOM 3: 8’11 x 7’11 Radiator and double glazed window to front aspect with far reaching views.

BATH/SHOWER ROOM: Panelled bath, shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, dual aspect double glazed windows, downlighters and tiled to splash prone areas.

From the entrance hall a door leads through to the original garage which has now been incorporated into the main living accommodation whilst at the same time providing the potential for a self contained annexe. The accommodation of the annexe is split over two floors.

FIRST FLOOR OF ANNEXE/BEDROOM 4: 14’4” x 6’2” Velux windows to front and rear aspects, smoke detector and downlighters. Stairs lead down to:

GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION/HOBBIES ROOM: 11’9” x 6’2” Understairs storage, double glazed window to front aspect, downlighters and door to:

BATHROOM: Panelled bath, low level WC (saniflow), pedestal wash hand basin, tiled to splash prone areas and door to garden.

OUTSIDE

The property is in an elevated position with a landscaped front garden providing off road parking for three cars and a  large terrace enjoying far reaching views. Wide easy tread steps lead to the front door. A side path opens to the rear garden with a raised terrace, raised planters and seating areas being the ideal area to sit and relax after a busy day.

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

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

TENURE:  Freehold       

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.