An impressive end terrace period house situated within easy reach of local amenities. This splendid property has been tastefully refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and perfectly blends modern day living with charm and character. There is a light and airy living room with a large bay window fitted with plantation style shutters. The country style kitchen is a particular feature with the original, restored flagstone floor, solid wood working surface and integrated appliances. Both bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobes, with the master having plantation style shutters and provision for wall mounted television. The stylish bathroom also has a large walk-in shower. The attractive garden is easy to maintain and features a high natural stone wall providing a pleasant backdrop. A driveway to the side of the property provides off road parking for two cars.
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
GROUND FLOOR
Composite front door with glazed panel inserts to:
LIVING ROOM: 13’7” (into bay) x 15’1” A delightful light and airy room with a large bay to the front aspect with plantation style shutters, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, radiator and door to:
KITCHEN/DINER: 12’7” x 9’9” A wonderful country style kitchen comprising ceramic sink set into the working surface with cupboard below, further range of matching wall and base units topped with a solid wood block working surface, two double glazed windows with deep display window sills, integrated dishwasher and washing machine, built-in electric oven with inset ceramic hob above, canopy hob extractor, original, restored flagstone floor, dresser unit, kitchen table and chairs, understairs cupboard, integrated fridge/freezer, heated towel rail, integrated microwave oven, archway to side lobby with deep storage cupboard with space underneath for a tumble dryer, double glazed window and composite door to rear garden.
From the kitchen stairs to first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Overstairs cupboard with light and shelving, smooth plastered ceiling with smoke detector and hatch to loft and gas boiler.
BEDROOM 1: 11’6” x 8’6” A spacious double bedroom with wall to wall fitted wardrobes, radiator, provision for wall mounted television, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters and double glazed window with plantation style shutters to front aspect.
BEDROOM 2: 9’7” x 7’6” Radiator, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, smooth plastered ceiling with downlighters, provision for wall mounted television and built-in wardrobe.
BATH/SHOWER ROOM: A modern stylish suite with double ended bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, large shower cubicle, fully tiled walls, double glazed window with plantation style shutters and electric heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN: A small front garden ideal for pots and tubs fronted by a low wall. A driveway to the side of the house provides off road parking for two cars.
REAR GARDEN: A delightful landscaped garden with a raised terrace ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining. A shed, bin store and storage cupboard for recycling bins. There is an area of artificial lawn for easy maintenance with a raised flower border and a high natural stone wall providing a lovely backdrop.
AGENTS NOTE: A right of way exists giving next door pedestrian access across the back of the property.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: C
TENURE: Freehold
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