A two bedroom detached period cottage situated in a wonderful tucked away position in the heart of Wincanton. Although this little gem requires updating there is the opportunity to create a home to your own taste and style. There is a spacious kitchen, cosy sitting room, large master bedroom, bathroom and large private garden with two stone outbuildings. No forward chain.

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

Door to:

ENCLOSED ENTRANCE PORCH: 8’8” x 5’10” Windows to front and side aspects and front door to:

KITCHEN: 13’ x 10’9” Fireplace with fitted wood burning stove, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, range of wood fronted wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, tiled floor, windows to front and rear aspects and cupboard housing hot water tank (not in use) and door to:

SITTING ROOM: 12’4” x 13’2” (narrowing to 10’5”) Cast iron fireplace with painted wood surround and mantle, two windows to front aspect one with a window seat, fitted fireside shelving, understairs alcove and stairs to:

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Linen cupboard.

BEDROOM 1: 12’5” x 10’5” Two windows to front aspect overlooking the front garden and painted wood panelling to one wall.

BEDROOM 2: 12’2” x 6’10” (narrowing to 5’3”) Window to front aspect and hatch to loft.

BATHROOM: Panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, tiled to splash prone areas and window to front aspect.

OUTSIDE

The garden is a particular feature being of a generous size with a large expanse of lawn with two outbuildings and a pathway leading to the front door.

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

COUNCIL TAX BAND:

TENURE: Freehold

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.