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

Front door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Radiator, coved ceiling and stairs to first floor.

CLOAKROOM: Low level WC, wash basin with tiled splashback and double glazed window to front aspect. 

SITTING ROOM: 13’4” x 11’6” Radiator, attractive fireplace with timber surround and fitted gas fire, double glazed window to front aspect and door to:

DINING ROOM: 10’ x 8’8” Radiator, coved ceiling and sliding double glazed door to:

CONSERVATORY: 8’1” x 7’3” Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, tiled floor and sliding double glazed door to an area of timber decking ideal for al fresco dining.

KITCHEN: 12’3” (max) x 9’5” Round sink and drainer with cupboard below, further range of matching shaker style wall and base units with a drawer line with work surface over, tall unit with eye level double oven, inset ceramic hob, integrated dishwasher, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, radiator and door to:

UTILITY ROOM: 7’5” x 6’2” Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, wall units, radiator and doors to garage and garden.

From the entrance hall stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Airing cupboard with radiator and fitted shelving, double glazed window to side aspect and coved ceiling with hatch to loft.

BEDROOM 1: 12’5” x 10’8” Radiator, double glazed window with deep display window sill, coved ceiling and built-in triple wardrobe.

BEDROOM 2: 8’9” x 8’ Radiator, coved ceiling, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and built-in wardrobe.

BEDROOM 3: 8’6” (max) x 7’9” Radiator, double glazed window to front aspect, coved ceiling and built-in overstairs cupboard

BATHROOM: Doubled ended bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, heated towel rail, tiled to splash prone areas and coved ceiling.

UTILITY ROOM: 7’5” x 6’2” Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, wall units, radiator and doors to garage and garden.

OUTSIDE

A double width driveway provides generous off road parking and leads to a double garage. The front garden has been designed for easy maintenance being laid with loose stones ideal for pots and tubs. The rear garden which is a particular feature enjoying a sunny aspect with paved and timber decked seating areas overlooking an area of lawn with mature shrub borders, all enclosed by a wall and timber fencing.

DOUBLE GARAGE: 17’3” (extending to 24’8”) x 16’6” (at the widest point) Twin doors one of which is electric, light, power and doors to the garden and utility room.

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

COUNCIL TAX BAND:  D

TENURE:  Freehold       

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.