House For Sale £685,000
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, Morrisons, Lidl, 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 a 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
Composite front door to:
Entrance vestibule: Tiled floor, double glazed window to side aspect and door to:
Entrance hallway: A spacious hallway with a staircase giving access to the lower ground floor and first floor accommodation. Smoke detector.
Sitting room: 22’8” narrowing to 16’1” x 17’2” An impressive sitting room featuring a Portuguese Limestone fireplace with remote control gas fire, television and telephone point, light dimmer switch, five wall light points, double glazed windows to front aspect and twin double glazed double doors giving access to a balcony with delightful views.
Dining room: 18’9” x 12’6” Twin double glazed double doors to the balcony, four wall light points, double doors to hallway, television and telephone point and stairs to kitchen on the lower ground floor.
Balcony: 33’3 x 6’10 A large balcony enjoying far reaching views with access to the sitting Room and dining Room.
Study: 11’1” x 8’ Double glazed window to front aspect, television and telephone point, light dimmer switch, electric trip switches and wall light point.
Cloakroom: White suite comprising of Low Level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, half tiled to two walls.
From the entrance hallway and dining room stairs to lower ground floor.
Kitchen/breakfast room: 19’3 narrowing to 15’10 x 17’7 A modern shaker style kitchen with inset 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, extensive range of wall, base and draw units topped with granite working surface, seven burner Stoves Precision range with extractor fan over, integrated dishwasher, under unit lighting, smoke detector, downlighters, tiled floor, large island unit with 1 1/2 bowl sink unit, breakfast area, pantry, wine rack and shelving, under stairs cupboard and double doors to large timber decking terrace ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. From the kitchen door to:
Lower ground floor hallway with tiled floor, under stairs recess, linen cupboard and boiler room housing hot water tank and gas boiler.
Utility room: 11’6 x 6’ Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, double wall and single base units with working surface over and inset sink.
Cloakroom: White suite comprising wash hand basin, low level W.C. And tiled floor.
Bedroom 1: 15’10” x 14’6” extending to 17’1” A large master bedroom with built in double wardrobe, three wall light points, television and telephone point, window and double glazed doors to timber decking terrace and door to:
En suite bathroom: White suite comprising panelled bath with tiled splashback, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., corner shower cubicle, heated towel rail and extractor.
Bedroom 2: 15’2” x 11’5” Built in double wardrobe and storage cupboard, television and telephone point, double glazed window and double doors to timber decking terrace and door to:
En suite shower room: Low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle and extractor fan.
Timber decking terrace: A wonderful area for social gatherings with an outlook over the garden and far reaching views beyond. There is direct access to kitchen, bedroom one and bedroom two.
From the entrance hall stairs to first floor landing with smoke detector and double glazed window to front aspect.
Bedroom 3: 16’1” x 14’7” extending to 17’2” Built in double wardrobe, double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed double door to Juliet balcony with stunning views, three wall light points, television, telephone point and door to:
En suite shower room: Corner shower cubicle, low level W.C., vanity unit with semi recess wash basin, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, extractor fan and obscure double glazed window.
Bedroom 4: 15’6” x 12’6” Built in double wardrobe, double glazed window and double glazed double door to Juliet balcony with exceptional views.
Bedroom 5/games room: 18’10” x 17’8” A versatile room with many uses. Four double glazed windows to front and rear aspect and far reaching views.
Family bathroom: White suite comprising paneled bath, vanity unit with semi-recess wash hand basin, low level W.C., corner shower cubicle, tiled to splash prone areas, heated towel rail, extractor fan and obscure double glazed window.
Outside:
front garden: The majority of the front is laid with loose stones providing a parking/turning area. The drive leads to a double garage with electric up and over door. A neighbouring property has access over part of the drive to gain vehicular access to their property. An area of brick block paving and steps leads to a side path and gives access to:
Rear garden: A large timber decking terrace leads to a paved patio fronted by timber balustrades and hedging. Steps lead down to a lawned area on two levels with mature shrub and flower borders enclosed by timber fencing. Outside lighting.
Double garage: (18’10” x 17’8”) Large garage with remote controlled door, light and power.
Services: Water, electricity, gas, drainage and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
Council tax band: F
viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.
Accommodation
Composite front door to:
Entrance vestibule: Tiled floor, double glazed window to side aspect and door to:
Entrance hallway: A spacious hallway with a staircase giving access to the lower ground floor and first floor accommodation. Smoke detector.
Sitting room: 22’8” narrowing to 16’1” x 17’2” An impressive sitting room featuring a Portuguese Limestone fireplace with remote control gas fire, television and telephone point, light dimmer switch, five wall light points, double glazed windows to front aspect and twin double glazed double doors giving access to a balcony with delightful views.
Dining room: 18’9” x 12’6” Twin double glazed double doors to the balcony, four wall light points, double doors to hallway, television and telephone point and stairs to kitchen on the lower ground floor.
Balcony: 33’3 x 6’10 A large balcony enjoying far reaching views with access to the sitting Room and dining Room.
Study: 11’1” x 8’ Double glazed window to front aspect, television and telephone point, light dimmer switch, electric trip switches and wall light point.
Cloakroom: White suite comprising of Low Level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, half tiled to two walls.
From the entrance hallway and dining room stairs to lower ground floor.
Kitchen/breakfast room: 19’3 narrowing to 15’10 x 17’7 A modern shaker style kitchen with inset 1 1/2 bowl stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, extensive range of wall, base and draw units topped with granite working surface, seven burner Stoves Precision range with extractor fan over, integrated dishwasher, under unit lighting, smoke detector, downlighters, tiled floor, large island unit with 1 1/2 bowl sink unit, breakfast area, pantry, wine rack and shelving, under stairs cupboard and double doors to large timber decking terrace ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. From the kitchen door to:
Lower ground floor hallway with tiled floor, under stairs recess, linen cupboard and boiler room housing hot water tank and gas boiler.
Utility room: 11’6 x 6’ Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, double wall and single base units with working surface over and inset sink.
Cloakroom: White suite comprising wash hand basin, low level W.C. And tiled floor.
Bedroom 1: 15’10” x 14’6” extending to 17’1” A large master bedroom with built in double wardrobe, three wall light points, television and telephone point, window and double glazed doors to timber decking terrace and door to:
En suite bathroom: White suite comprising panelled bath with tiled splashback, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., corner shower cubicle, heated towel rail and extractor.
Bedroom 2: 15’2” x 11’5” Built in double wardrobe and storage cupboard, television and telephone point, double glazed window and double doors to timber decking terrace and door to:
En suite shower room: Low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle and extractor fan.
Timber decking terrace: A wonderful area for social gatherings with an outlook over the garden and far reaching views beyond. There is direct access to kitchen, bedroom one and bedroom two.
From the entrance hall stairs to first floor landing with smoke detector and double glazed window to front aspect.
Bedroom 3: 16’1” x 14’7” extending to 17’2” Built in double wardrobe, double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed double door to Juliet balcony with stunning views, three wall light points, television, telephone point and door to:
En suite shower room: Corner shower cubicle, low level W.C., vanity unit with semi recess wash basin, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, extractor fan and obscure double glazed window.
Bedroom 4: 15’6” x 12’6” Built in double wardrobe, double glazed window and double glazed double door to Juliet balcony with exceptional views.
Bedroom 5/games room: 18’10” x 17’8” A versatile room with many uses. Four double glazed windows to front and rear aspect and far reaching views.
Family bathroom: White suite comprising paneled bath, vanity unit with semi-recess wash hand basin, low level W.C., corner shower cubicle, tiled to splash prone areas, heated towel rail, extractor fan and obscure double glazed window.
Outside:
front garden: The majority of the front is laid with loose stones providing a parking/turning area. The drive leads to a double garage with electric up and over door. A neighbouring property has access over part of the drive to gain vehicular access to their property. An area of brick block paving and steps leads to a side path and gives access to:
Rear garden: A large timber decking terrace leads to a paved patio fronted by timber balustrades and hedging. Steps lead down to a lawned area on two levels with mature shrub and flower borders enclosed by timber fencing. Outside lighting.
Double garage: (18’10” x 17’8”) Large garage with remote controlled door, light and power.
Services: Water, electricity, gas, drainage and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
Council tax band: F
viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.
