4 bedroom detached house for sale

At ground level an undercroft provides sheltered off road parking which leads to a large single garage with electric roller door, underfloor heating, water softener, EV charging point, and an internal door giving access to the hallway. The front door opens to an impressive double height entrance hall with two double storage/cloak cupboards and an oak staircase with glass balustrade to the first floor.

The ground floor has a utility room, bedroom two has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, bedroom four/study, stylish family bathroom and from the hallway a lift with attractive oak door rising to the first floor.

Here there is a wonderful open plan living/kitchen/dining  area providing a flowing sociable space with bi-folding doors opening to the rear garden and terrace ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is a high specification fully fitted kitchen with stylish units, peninsula providing additional units and work surface, ceramic sink, integrated appliances, built-in oven and induction hob with extractor over. From the landing there is access to a huge master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, en-suite shower room with Roca sanitary ware and LED downlighters which complements the clean contemporary style. Bi-folding doors open to a covered balcony with far reaching views. Bedroom three is a double room with French doors leading to the rear garden. A family shower room with a Jack and Jill door with Bedroom three completes the accommodation.

OUTSIDE

The property enjoys the largest plot compared to the other houses on the development including the benefit of additional parking and side garden currently planted with a variety of fruit trees. This area of garden also has potential for other uses including an additional garage or garden office. To the front of the house there is the additional tandem parking with an attractive shrub border. A paved pathway extends to a side gate giving secure access to the side garden steps giving access to the rear garden. This is a particular feature being of a generous size with a composite decking area ideal for entertaining, large area of lawn and rockery all enclosed by timber fencing. The development is landscaped with local stone and mixed planting

The development nestles at the foot of a hill just half a mile from the town centre amenities and a similar distance from Wincanton Racecourse. An air source heat pump provides energy-efficient underfloor heating and hot water.

Agent's Note: The owners have gone to great lengths and expense to provide an energy efficient home. We are informed for the year 2023, with the benefit of solar energy system, they powered their entire home for free, and received an excess payment. Further details can be provided upon request.

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, cafes, eateries and sports 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, Cale Park with children's play area, skatepark, café, and pretty River Cale which runs through to the countryside behind Loxton House.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, air source heat pump, solar system, and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

TENURE:  Freehold