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, 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

Front door with glazed insert to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Radiator and smooth plastered ceiling.

CLOAKROOM: Modern white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level WC with concealed cistern, radiator, tiled floor and smooth plastered ceiling with extractor.

SITTING ROOM: 18’ x 10’3” Two radiators, understairs cupboard housing hot water tank, smooth plastered ceiling, double glazed window to front aspect, television aerial point, telephone point, smoke detector and door to:

KITCHEN: 13’10” x 9’7” A stylish fitted kitchen comprising inset 1¼ bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, built-in electric oven with inset gas hob above, hob extractor, integrated dishwasher, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, double glazed window and patio door  leading out to a timber decked terrace with wonderful views over wincanton and the Blackmore Vale.

From the sitting room stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Smooth plastered ceiling with smoke detector.

BEDROOM 1: 10’5” x 11’8” (narrowing to 8’10”) Radiator, double glazed window to front aspect, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, smooth plastered ceiling and door to: 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: White suite comprising shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double glazed window, tiled floor, radiator, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and extractor and tiled to splash prone areas.

BEDROOM 2: 11’4” x 7’8” Radiator, hatch to loft,  smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed window to rear aspect with exceptional far reaching views. 

BEDROOM 3: 8’3” x 6’ Radiator, open fronted wardrobe, smooth plastered ceiling and double glazed window to rear aspect with far reaching views.

BATHROOM: Modern stylish suite comprising double ended bath with shower over, wall hung wash hand basin, wall hung WC, tiled to splash prone areas, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and extractor, heated towel rail and tiled floor.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN: A small easy to maintain garden with a driveway and garage to one side.

REAR GARDEN: A terraced landscaped garden arranged over three levels with stunning far reaching views over Wincanton and the Blackmore Vale. An area of timber decking ideal for al fresco dining leads down to the middle section being laid with stones ideal for pots and tubs. The lower level has a lovely seating area of raised timber decking with a step down to an area of slate chippings and a raised fish pond as a centrepiece.

GARAGE: A single attached garage with up and over door, light and power.

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.