A substantial three/four bedroom detached bungalow which has been tastefully modernised to a high standard since the owners purchased the property in 2015. This outstanding bungalow is positioned well back from the road and set within approximately 0.32 acres of delightful gardens having been lovingly created and landscaped by the current owners. The living accommodation is spacious and flowing with a light and airy sitting room which has a wood burning stove and French doors leading out to a paved patio ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room is a particular feature equipped with an extensive range of units and large breakfast bar. A door opens to the utility room with full height storage cupboards, plumbing for washing machine and oil fired boiler. The master bedroom is of a generous size being L shaped with a door opening to a stylish en-suite bathroom fitted with a freestanding roll top slipper bath, the remaining bedrooms share a modern shower room. The dining room enjoys a dual aspect and could easily be used as a large double bedroom.

The first section of drive also provides vehicular access for the neighbouring property and then extends to a long private driveway which leads to a parking area and double garage with twin up and over doors. A wonderful landscaped garden predominately laid to lawn interspersed with shrubs and young trees. There are several areas of interest, established shrub and flower borders, summer house, raised vegetable beds, pergola and large paved terrace. The front garden is laid to lawn with established shrub and flower borders providing colour throughout the year.

LOCATION: Bayford is a small south Somerset village with a village hall, garage and Inn. The town of Wincanton is just one mile away with 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.

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

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

TENURE: Freehold

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.