An attractive detached natural stone barn conversion tucked away in a semi rural location on the outskirts of Wincanton yet within ten minutes walk of the town centre amenities. This charming property was converted and extended in the 1980’s offering versatile and generous living accommodation spread over two floors with two bedrooms on the ground floor and two on the first floor. The garden is a particular feature with a gentle stream running along the border of a large expanse of lawn. There is also a huge conservatory which enjoys an outlook over the garden, double timber garage, parking for several cars, spacious living room, separate dining room, fitted kitchen and four bedrooms with the master having an en-suite bathroom.

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

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH: Courtesy light, natural stone walls, double glazed windows and door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Double glazed window to front aspect.

CLOAKROOM: Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, double glazed window and fully tiled walls and floor.

DINING ROOM: 16’ x 10’7” Radiator, two double glazed windows to front aspect, door to kitchen and double doors to:

LIVING ROOM: 22’1” x 14’4” A spacious room featuring a natural stone fireplace with display niches, polished wood mantle and fitted stove, wall light points, two radiators, understairs recess, double glazed window and sliding double glazed door to conservatory.

KITCHEN: 12’5” x 11’6” Inset 1¼ bowl single drainer sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, waste disposal unit, integrated fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer, oil fired boiler, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, corner carousel unit with chopping board over, pull out larder unit, radiator and stable door to:

CONSERVATORY: 21’9” x 15’5” (maximum) This is a great addition to the house being of an exceptionally good size and enjoying an outlook over the delightful garden. Radiator, tiled floor, wall light points and doors to garden.

From the entrance hall doors to bedroom three and four.

BEDROOM 3: 12’9” x 12’ Radiator, feature arrow slit window, double glazed window to rear aspect and door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Bath with electric shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled walls and floor, heated towel rail, electric fan heater and double glazed window.

BEDROOM 4: 9’10” x 7’10” (to front of wardrobe) Radiator, fitted double and single wardrobe, built-in single cupboard, loft (mainly boarded) with ladder and double glazed window to rear aspect.

From the sitting room stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Built-in double cupboard with hanging rail and shelf and hatch to loft.

BEDROOM 1: 14’4” x 12’7” narrowing to 10’7” (to front of wardrobe) Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking the garden, double airing cupboard housing hot water tank and shelving for linen and built-in cupboard with slatted shelving.

BEDROOM 2: 15’8” x 14’4” (narrowing to 9’) An L shaped room with radiator and double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

BATHROOM: Bath with shower over, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled walls and floor, heated towel rail and velux style window.

OUTSIDE

The rear garden is of particular interest having been lovingly created over many years by the previous owner. A paved terrace leads to a large expanse of lawn which leads down to a gentle stream with an ornamental timber bridge and wildlife pond. There are well stocked shrub and flower borders, Acer tree, pergola entwined with a seagull rambling rose and a large mature tree with a climbing rose running through its branches. To the front there is generous off road parking and a timber double garage (19’7” x 18’) with twin up and over doors one of which is remote. The section of lane directly in front of the dwelling is owned by the property. Public pedestrian and vehicular access is allowed over the lane.

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

COUNCIL TAX BAND: E

TENURE: Freehold