HOMECANTON  HOUSE is a purpose built development of retirement flats situated close to many facilities including shops, optician and supermarket. The flat  is situated on the second floor and enjoys the benefit of a longer lounge and bedroom compared to a number of the other flats within the building. There is a light and airy lounge with an outlook over the communal garden, modern fitted kitchen and shower  room. The  House  Manager can be contacted from various points within the flat in case of an emergency. For periods when the House Manager is off duty there is a 24 hour emergency careline response system.

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

The main entrance has a security entry phone system for visitors and a remote key fob for the residence that open the double doors into the  reception hallway. The managers office is to the left, and further along the hallway double doors open to the communal lounge. There are stairs or lift to the second floor. Front door to:

ENTRANCE HALL: Coved ceiling, large storage/airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water tank with immersion heater and electric meter.

LOUNGE/DINER: 17’5” x 10’6” A bright and airy room with a double glazed window enjoying an outlook over the communal garden. Slimline storage heater, intercom entry phone, coved ceiling, telephone point, two wall light points, emergency pull cord, television aerial point and archway to:

KITCHEN: 7’3” x 5’4” A fitted kitchen comprising inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall and base units with work surface over, extractor,  electric cooker, space for tall fridge/freezer, tiled walls and coved ceiling.

BEDROOM: 14’3” x 8’8” Slimline storage heater, double glazed window with an outlook over the communal garden, double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, emergency pull cord, coved ceiling and wall light point.

SHOWER ROOM: A  modern suite comprising shower cubicle with fitted seat, wash hand basin vanity unit, low level WC, electric heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and extractor.

OUTSIDE

Attractive communal garden with seating areas.

AGENTS NOTE: It is a condition of purchase that the residents be over the age of 60 years or in the event of a couple one must be over the age of 60 years and the other over 55 years.

Ground Rent: £446.10 per annum paid half yearly.

Service Charge: £3642.22 per annum (Paid half yearly).

Service charge includes water rates, building insurance and upkeep of communal areas and gardens.

SERVICES: Water, electricity, drainage all subject to the usual utility regulations.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: A

TENURE:  Leasehold - 125 years commencing 1988.

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment through the agents.