House For Sale £750,000
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, 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
Composite front door with glazed side panels to:
ENTRANCE HALL: A spacious hallway with radiator, engineered wood flooring, coved and smooth plastered ceiling, storage cupboard and short easy tread staircase to the first and lower ground floors.
SITTING ROOM: 18’11” x 12’11” A light and airy room with stunning panoramic views, feature fireplace with beamed mantle and fitted wood burning stove, coved and smooth plastered ceiling, radiator, engineered wood flooring, sliding patio door to a large paved terrace taking full advantage of the magnificent views. A wide opening from the sitting room leads through to:
KITCHEN/DINER: 18’11” x 13’5” A large family kitchen comprising inset 1¼ bowl ceramic sink set into a solid wood working surface, further range of matching wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, vertical radiator, engineered wood flooring coved and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, eye level double oven, inset ceramic hob, two double glazed windows to rear aspect and French doors to:
GARDEN ROOM: 15’10” x 8’10” Engineered oak flooring and doors to the terrace and rear garden.
CLOAKROOM/UTILITY ROOM: Low level WC, Butler sink, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble tryer, work surface, double glazed window to rear aspect and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters. with downlighters and hatch to loft.
FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM 1: 19’9” (to front of wardrobe) x 12’9” A huge master bedroom with two double glazed windows to front aspect, freestanding wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, two radiators and door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: A modern stylish suite with large walk-in shower, low level WC with concealed cistern, semi-recess wash basin, tiled floor, heated towel rail, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, metro styling tiling and double glazed window.
BEDROOM 2: 12’9” x 10’10” Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters.
BEDROOM 3: 10’10” x 10’ Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters.
BATHROOM: Panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, metro style tiling, double glazed window to side aspect, heated towel rail and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters.
From the entrance hall a short staircase to the lower ground floor with doors to the garage and bedroom four.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
BEDROOM 4: 16’ x 12’8” Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: A stylish suite with step up to a large shower, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail, double glazed window and smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters.
PLAYROOM: 10’4 x 9’10” A versatile room currently utilised as a playroom but could have other uses. Double glazed window to side aspect and cupboard housing the gas boiler.
OUTSIDE
The property enjoys landscaped gardens that surrounds the property on three sides. The house is approached over a sloping driveway leading to a parking area and integral double garage. There is a private paved patio to the front with an impressive garden studio ideal for homeworking. To the side and rear of the property there are lawned gardens, flower beds and borders, mature trees, pleasant seating area all enclosed by stone walling and fencing. The paved terrace to the front and side of the house is a wonderful feature of the property being the ideal setting for al fresco dining and entertaining.
GARAGE: Electric door, utility area and wall mounted gas boiler supplying domestic hot water and radiators.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: F
TENURE: Freehold
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.
