Originally a charming Victorian cottage, the property has been sympathetically extended over the years to create a unique and versatile family residence, thoughtfully designed to take full advantage of the exceptional views across the racecourse and adjoining nine-hole golf course.
In 2016, the current owners converted the former double garage into an impressive annexe, now offering elegant and flexible accommodation perfectly suited to multigenerational living and visiting guests.
The main house boasts light-filled, generously proportioned rooms, brimming with character and contemporary comfort. The welcoming sitting room and dining room are beautifully connected by a striking double-sided multi-fuel stove, creating a wonderful sense of warmth and flow. The kitchen, extending over 30 feet in length, was comprehensively refurbished in 2019 and features a superb range of fitted units, integrated appliances, and a large utility area, enhanced by flagstone flooring. A cloakroom off the entrance hall completes the ground floor.
Upstairs continues to impress with a spacious landing and gallery area, offering captivating views across the racecourse, including 17 horse racing fixtures that run between October and May. All four bedrooms are large doubles, with the principal suite enjoying particularly generous proportions, a walk-in dressing room, and an en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom also benefits from its own en-suite bathroom.
The annexe is a standout feature, with its own private entrances to the front and rear. Light and airy, it provides an open-plan living/kitchen space, a stylish shower room, and a comfortable double bedroom with wall-to-wall fitted wardrobes. If desired, the annexe can easily be reintegrated into the main house with minimal adaptation.
Externally, the property offers ample parking to the front for several vehicles. To the rear, a private and well-established garden provides the perfect balance of relaxation and entertaining space, with a generous paved terrace ideal for alfresco dining and well stocked flower and shrub borders offering year-round interest.
In summary, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive family home with flexible accommodation in a truly unique setting, enjoying unrivalled views and the perfect blend of period charm and modern living.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL:
Canopy storm porch to wood effect composite front door:
ENTRANCE HALL: Radiator and oak flooring:
CLOAKROOM: Suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin set into tiled surface, fully tiled walls and floor, obscured double glazed window and radiator.
SITTING ROOM: 20’1” x 14’9” (excluding bay) Feature fireplace with double sided multi-fuel stove, large bay with double glazed windows to the front elevation overlooking the racecourse, oak flooring, two radiators, double glazed window to rear aspect and door to:
DINING ROOM: 15’5” x 13’4” (max) A bright and airy room with a large double glazed window overlooking the racecourse, oak flooring, radiator, wall light point and double glazed French doors to rear garden.
KITCHEN: 30’4” x 12’ (max) An impressive room with a mixture of flagstones and slate flooring. Inset ceramic single drainer sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall, drawer and base units with work surface over, space for range style cooker, integrated dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, two radiators, downlighters, smoke detector, dual aspect double glazed windows, composite stable door to rear garden, and utility area with a range of units matching the kitchen, plumbed recess for an American fridge/freezer, Grant oil fired boiler and flagstone floor.
From the sitting room stairs to:
FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING: Extending to a superb viewing gallery with exceptional views over the racecourse, vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers. Two radiators, hatch to loft and airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water tank.
BEDROOM 1: 19’2” x 15’7” Double glazed window with deep display window sill overlooking the racecourse, double glazed window to rear aspect with views over rolling countryside, two radiators, wall light points, door to dressing room (12’4” x 9’6”) with open fronted wardrobes and shelving.
EN-SUITE BATH/SHOWER ROOM: Suite with the bath set into a tiled surface, large shower cubicle, two table top wash hand basins, fully tiled walls and floor, radiator, double glazed window, downlighters, heated towel rail and electric shaver point.
BEDROOM 2: 12’ x 10’6” Dual aspect double glazed windows to rear and side aspects with countryside views, radiator and door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Suite with shaped shower bath, low level WC, table top wash hand basin, radiator, fully tiled walls and floors, downlighters, double glazed window and electric shaver point.
BEDROOM 3: 13’2” x 11’5” Original Victorian fireplace, double glazed window to rear aspect with delightful countryside views and radiator.
BEDROOM 4: 10’4” x 9’5” (extending to 12’9”) Double glazed window with views over the racecourse, radiator and recess ideal for wardrobes.
FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM: Suite with bath set into a tiled surface, low level WC, table top wash hand basin, shower cubicle, fully tiled walls and floor, downlighters, shaver point and radiator.
SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE
LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN: 17’9” x 17’1” A light and airy room with double glazed French doors opening to the rear garden. Kitchen Area with inset 1¼ bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboard below, integrated washing machine and fridge, wine rack, built-in electric cooker with inset hob above, oak flooring, two radiators run off the main house central heating system, independent electric heater, two windows to side aspect and wide opening to:
LOBBY: Hatch to loft and doors to shower room and bedroom.
BEDROOM: 16’5” x 9’ (to front of wardrobe) Wall to wall fitted wardrobes, electric radiator and double doors to driveway.
SHOWER ROOM: A modern stylish suite with large walk-in shower cubicle, feature glass table top, wash basin with natural stone pedestal, low level WC and fully tiled walls and floor.
DIRECTIONS: From Wincanton head towards Bruton on the B3081 and turn into the Golf Course/Owners and Trainers Racecourse entrance on the left hand side. Follow the road to the left (with the main grand stand on your right) and take the left hand side road at the fork. Racecourse Lodge will be on your left.
SERVICES: Water (supplied free from the racecourse), electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: G ANNEXE: To be Confirmed
TENURE: Freehold
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.
A substantial four-bedroom detached house with a stylish self-contained annexe, enviably positioned within the grounds of Wincanton Racecourse.
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