Investment buyers only. An attractive two bedroom ground floor flat being offered for sale with a tenant in-situ on an assured short hold tenancy paying £695 pcm (6.42% gross yield). The property is situated in the heart of Wincanton and benefits from a very long lease (999 years from 24 June 1986) and peppercorn ground rent. The flat enjoys its own private entrance, modern open plan living room/kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and residence parking.
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
UPVC double glazed front door with glazed arched insert to:
LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN: 15’6” x 12’11” A modern open plan room with double glazed window with blinds attached and deep display window sill, BT point, two wall light points, radiator, smooth plastered ceiling with smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Kitchen Area with inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching gloss fronted wall, drawer and base units with work top over, built-in oven with inset ceramic hob above, space and plumbing for washing machine, double glazed window to rear aspect, integrated slimline dishwasher, wood effect flooring and door to:
REAR HALLWAY: Electric consumer unit, smooth plastered ceiling with smoke detector and UPVC double glazed door to outside and parking area.
BEDROOM 1: 13’9” x 8’ A spacious double bedroom with radiator, smooth plastered ceiling, two wall light points, wood effect flooring and double glazed window with blinds attached to front aspect.
BEDROOM 2: 7’3” x 6’5” Radiator, smooth plastered ceiling, wood effect flooring and double glazed window with blinds attached and deep display window sill.
BATHROOM: A modern suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, wash hand basin, radiator, smooth plastered ceiling, extractor and obscured double glazed window to rear aspect.
OUTSIDE
Allocated parking space situated to the rear of the property.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B
TENURE: Leasehold (999 years from 24 June 1986)
SERVICE CHARGE: to be confirmed. (Building Insurance: £180.00 per annum)
GROUND RENT: Peppercorn
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.
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