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,  antique shops, cafes, eateries, the Bootmakers Workshop with crafts for both children and adults and a sports 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 to:

SITTING ROOM: 20’4” x 14’ A delightful room a with handsome inglenook fireplace, flagstone hearth and wood burning stove creating a cosy focal point. There is also a fireside alcove/log store, secondary double glazed sash window to front with window seat, two wall light points,   two radiators, ceiling beams, internal glazed window with window seat, French doors to rear garden, understairs alcove, fitted shelving and stairs leads to first floor landing.

KITCHEN: 18'10" x 8'3” A light and airy kitchen enjoying an outlook over the rear garden. Inset 1 1/4 bowl ceramic sink with swan neck mixer taps and cupboard below, further range of wall, drawer and base units with solid woodblock working surface over, radiator, fitted shelving, breakfast bar, coved and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, cupboard housing Worcester  gas boiler (installed 2019), integrated dishwasher and glazed door to rear garden.

CLOAKROOM: Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, obscured glazed window, radiator, extractor and space and plumbing for an automatic washing machine with woodblock surface over.

From the hallway stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Secondary double glazed window to front aspect with deep display window sill, exposed floorboards, floorboards, smooth plastered ceiling and stairs to second floor landing.

BEDROOM 1: 14' x 13'5"  Dual aspect secondary double glazed window to front aspect and window to rear aspect with far reaching views over Wincanton. Window seats, smooth plastered ceiling, ceiling beam, radiator, alcove and exposed floorboards.

BATH/SHOWER ROOM: 9'4" x 8' A particularly spacious bathroom comprising  corner bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, shower cubicle, low level WC,  pedestal wash hand basin, window to rear aspect with window seat, radiator, tiled flooring, double built-in storage cupboard, ceiling beam, tiled to splash prone areas and smooth plastered ceiling.

From the landing stairs to second floor.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING: Smooth plastered ceiling and doors off to:

BEDROOM 2: 14'3" x 10'6"  A characterful bright and airy room with high ceilings, radiator and window to rear aspect with  far reaching views over Wincanton.

BEDROOM 3: 8'10" x 8'3" Window to rear aspect with far reaching  views over Wincanton, radiator and deep built-in wardrobe with adjoining cupboard and shelving.

OUTSIDE

A cottage garden with an abundance of mature plants and shrubs providing colour and interest throughout the seasons. A paved patio ideal for al fresco dining leads to a gravel pathway with stone edging. There is also an outside store, water tap and timber shed.

SERVICES: Water, electricity, gas, drainage, all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C

TENURE:  Freehold 

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.