House For Sale £425,000
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, 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
Storm porch with courtesy light to front door .
Entrance hall: A spacious hallway with understairs cupboard, smoke detector, laminate wood flooring and radiator.
Sitting room: 17’2” (into bay) x 11’7” Double glazed bay window to front aspect, radiator, television aerial point and double doors opening to the kitchen/diner.
Kitchen/diner: 25’2” x 10’3” This is a particular feature of the house with far reaching views and double glazed double doors opening onto a terrace ideal for alfresco dining. Inset 1 1/2 bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of shaker style wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, inset five burner gas hob, tower unit with integrated eye level double oven, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, cupboard housing wall mounted gas boiler, double glazed window to rear aspect and two radiators.
Utility/cloakroom: 6’1” x 5’8” Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level WC with concealed cistern, integrated washing machine, fitted units, laminate wood flooring, double glazed window, extractor, radiator and electric trip switches.
Study: 8’4” x 6’6” Double glazed window to front aspect and radiator.
From the hallway stairs to first floor.
First floor
landing: Hatch to loft, smoke detector and airing cupboard housing hot water tank and shelf for linen.
Bedroom 1: 13’4” (into bay) x 11’7” Double glazed bay window to front aspect, radiator, built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf and door to:
En-suite shower room: Double shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC with concealed cistern, heated towel rail, mirror fronted cabinets, electric shaver point and extractor.
Bedroom 2: 14’6” (max) x 9’3” Radiator and double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying far reaching views.
Bedroom 3: 10’1” x 10’ (excluding recess) Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator and recess ideal for wardrobes.
Bedroom 4: 10’7” x 8’1” Radiator and double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying far reaching views.
Bathroom: Stylish suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC with concealed cistern, tiled to splash prone areas, heated towel rail, double glazed window to side aspect and extractor.
Outside
front garden: A small easy to maintain area laid with loose stones and fronted by a hedging.
Rear garden: This delightful landscaped garden enjoys a sunny aspect and far reaching views. A large terrace of paving and loose stones leads to a paved patio ideal for entertaining. There is also an area of artificial lawn with raised flower border, outside lighting, useful timber shed, water tap and side gate giving access to the driveway.
Workshop/home office. (14’1” x 11’5”) Attached to the side of the house and being of timber construction, fully insulated with light, power and double glazed double doors giving access to the garden.
Garage: A driveway leads to a single garage with light and power.
Services Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
Council tax band: E
tenure: Freehold
Accommodation
Storm porch with courtesy light to front door .
Entrance hall: A spacious hallway with understairs cupboard, smoke detector, laminate wood flooring and radiator.
Sitting room: 17’2” (into bay) x 11’7” Double glazed bay window to front aspect, radiator, television aerial point and double doors opening to the kitchen/diner.
Kitchen/diner: 25’2” x 10’3” This is a particular feature of the house with far reaching views and double glazed double doors opening onto a terrace ideal for alfresco dining. Inset 1 1/2 bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of shaker style wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, inset five burner gas hob, tower unit with integrated eye level double oven, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher, cupboard housing wall mounted gas boiler, double glazed window to rear aspect and two radiators.
Utility/cloakroom: 6’1” x 5’8” Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level WC with concealed cistern, integrated washing machine, fitted units, laminate wood flooring, double glazed window, extractor, radiator and electric trip switches.
Study: 8’4” x 6’6” Double glazed window to front aspect and radiator.
From the hallway stairs to first floor.
First floor
landing: Hatch to loft, smoke detector and airing cupboard housing hot water tank and shelf for linen.
Bedroom 1: 13’4” (into bay) x 11’7” Double glazed bay window to front aspect, radiator, built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf and door to:
En-suite shower room: Double shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC with concealed cistern, heated towel rail, mirror fronted cabinets, electric shaver point and extractor.
Bedroom 2: 14’6” (max) x 9’3” Radiator and double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying far reaching views.
Bedroom 3: 10’1” x 10’ (excluding recess) Double glazed window to front aspect, radiator and recess ideal for wardrobes.
Bedroom 4: 10’7” x 8’1” Radiator and double glazed window to rear aspect enjoying far reaching views.
Bathroom: Stylish suite comprising panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC with concealed cistern, tiled to splash prone areas, heated towel rail, double glazed window to side aspect and extractor.
Outside
front garden: A small easy to maintain area laid with loose stones and fronted by a hedging.
Rear garden: This delightful landscaped garden enjoys a sunny aspect and far reaching views. A large terrace of paving and loose stones leads to a paved patio ideal for entertaining. There is also an area of artificial lawn with raised flower border, outside lighting, useful timber shed, water tap and side gate giving access to the driveway.
Workshop/home office. (14’1” x 11’5”) Attached to the side of the house and being of timber construction, fully insulated with light, power and double glazed double doors giving access to the garden.
Garage: A driveway leads to a single garage with light and power.
Services Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
Council tax band: E
tenure: Freehold
