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

Porch with composite front door with glazed inset, wood effect Karndean flooring, window to side aspect and paned glass door to:

SITTING ROOM: 14’10” x 12’4” Double glazed bow window overlooking the front garden, ‘Hive’ control for the central heating, coved and smooth plastered ceiling, wall lights, two radiators, television point and door to the inner hall and double paned glass doors opening to:

DINING ROOM: 9’10” x 8’10” Obscured glazed full height window to side aspect, wall mounted electrical consumer unit, radiator, coved and smooth plastered ceiling and part glazed door to the rear porch and opening to:

KITCHEN: 11’10” x 8’11” A stylish fitted kitchen comprising inset stainless steel sink unit with swan neck mixer tap and cupboard below, further range of gloss fronted wall, drawer and base units topped with a Minerva ice crystal work top, tiled splashback, space for a range style cooker with extractor above, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for a fridge/freezer, radiator, wood effect Karndean flooring, window overlooking the rear garden and countryside beyond and French doors opening to a delightful sunny aspect paved terrace ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining.

REAR PORCH: Part glazed door opening to the side of the property, coat hooks and wood effect Karndean flooring.

INNER HALL: Hatch to part boarded loft with ladder and light, large storage cupboard housing the gas fired boiler and shelving for linen, doors to bedrooms and shower room.

BEDROOM 1: 11’5” x 10’6” Double glazed window to front aspect, coved ceiling, radiator and built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf.

BEDROOM 2: 10’11” x 7’1” Double glazed window to rear aspect, coved ceiling, radiator and built-in single wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf.

SHOWER ROOM: Corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, shaver light/point, low level WC, tiled floor, part tiled walls, wall mounted cabinet, chrome heated towel rail, and obscured double glazed window to rear aspect.

OUTSIDE

FRONT GARDEN: Mostly laid to lawn with flower beds and a resin path leading to the front door. Timber gate gives access to the rear garden.

REAR GARDEN: An attractive easy to maintain sunny aspect garden with artificial lawn bordered by flower beds. There is also a raised flower bed retained by stone walling, steps rise to a paved seating area, garden shed and all fully enclosed with another gate at the rear.

GARAGE: The garage is located in a nearby block.

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

TENURE:  Freehold 

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C     

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.