A wonderful opportunity to purchase a Grade II Listed house being of historical and architectural interest having been part of the original county police station. The property is situated in a convenient location within easy reach of local amenities and the town centre. There is a spacious living room, fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, upstairs bathroom, gas central heating, allocated parking and small area of garden. The house will be ideal for someone looking for their first home or investment.
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.
ACCOMMODATION
Front door to:
SITTING ROOM: 14’2” x 13’9” Radiator, window to front aspect, coved and smooth plastered ceiling, stairs to first floor, room temperature control and door to:
KITCHEN: 13’7” x 7’9” Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching modern wall, drawer and base units with working surface over, built-in oven with ceramic hob above, space and plumbing for washing machine and tall fridge freezer, radiator, gas and electric meter and door to outside.
From the Sitting Room stairs to first floor.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Linen cupboard with slatted shelving, cupboard housing wall mounted gas boiler supplying domestic hot water and radiators.
BEDROOM 1: 11’ x 8’10” Exposed timbers, radiator and window to side aspect.
BEDROOM 2: 13’10” x 7’9” Exposed timbers, velux style window, radiator, and hatch to loft.
BATHROOM: A white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, window to side aspect, tiled to splash prone areas and exposed timber.
OUTSIDE
Allocated parking for one car.
PARKING: Allocated parking space for one car.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.
COUNCIL TAX BAND: B
TENURE: Freehold
VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.
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This is a Freehold property.