5 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Wincanton, BA9 8AH £850,000

The centre of Holton village is only a short walk away and is a designated conservation area, featuring the 14th century Church of St. Nicholas, a Grade ll* listed building, and the 16th century coaching inn, The Old Inn country pub and restaurant. There are very good local facilities in the town of Wincanton nearby and excellent access to the A303 trunk road to London and the South West. Supermarkets and local butcher, dry cleaner, Medical Center, Veterinary Centre and a vibrant high street in Wincancton (5 mins). There are mainline staions at Templecombe (10 mins), Castle Cary (15 mins) and Sherborne (15 mins) all have numerous direct trains to London (approx. 2 hours). The Newt in Somerset (10 mins) Hauser and Wirth (15 mins) Roth Bar and Grill (15 mins). Both Bruton and Sherborne are a15 minute drive and have boutique high street and cafes, restaurants, Waitrose (Sherborne)and independent shops and schools. Sherborne has also recently won the award for the best place to live in the South West by The Times 2024. It also boasts ‘The Sherborne’ – a top class, recently opened arts and conference centre plus restaurant that is in the building of the original Sherborne House. It is also a short drive to the mainline railway station in Sherborne, making London Waterloo directly in just over two hours.

This property is ideal for aspiring families looking for somewhere pleasant to settle in this exceptional area. It also may appeal to the pied-a-terre market linked to London.

Paved pathway to front door, outside light, double glazed and panelled front door leads to

ENTRANCE PORCH / BOOT ROOM: Double glazed and panelled front door leads to entrance reception hall.

ENTRANCE RECEPTION HALL: 16’6 Maximum x 7’2 Maximum
A useful reception area providing a heart to the home, ceramic tiled floor, staircase rises to the first floor, panelled door leads to understairs storage cupboard space, period style ceiling coving, panelled doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main rooms.

SITTING ROOM: 19’7 Maximum x 15’ Maximum
A generous room enjoying a light dual aspect with double glazed window to the side enjoying a sunny south easterly aspect, double glazed window to the rear, double glazed double French doors open to the garden room, period style ceiling coving, inset ceiling lighting, period style open fireplace, slate hearth, decorative surrounds, TV point, telephone point, double glazed double French door leads to the dining room / garden room.

GARDEN ROOM / DINING ROOM: 29’7 Maximum x 12’5 Maximum
A well-presented, huge room, double glazed windows to the rear overlooking the main side garden and to the rear, double glazed ceiling light windows, two sets of double glazed double French doors to the rear, ceramic floor tiles, third set of double French doors open from the garden room / dining room to the snug / second reception room.

SNUG / SECOND RECEPTION ROOM: 15’11 Maximum x 12’5 Maximum
Double glazed window to the front, period-style open fireplace, period-style ceiling coving, fitted bookshelves and cupboards, panelled doors lead back to entrance reception hall.

OFFICE – 11’5 Maximum x 8’2 Maximum
Double glazed window to the rear, ceramic floor tiles, extensive hardwood fitted bookshelves and desk.

Double panelled doors from entrance reception hall leads to the open-plan kitchen breakfast room providing a full through-measurement of 22’8.

OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM: 24’7 Maximum x 15’6 Maximum
A fantastic open-plan space enjoying a range of contemporary Shaker-style kitchen units comprising solid granite work surfaces and surrounds, inset stainless steel one and a half sink bowl, mixer tap over, stainless steel Kenwood range-style oven with five burner gas hob and electric oven and grill, stainless steel splashback with stainless steel cooker hood extractor fan over, a range of drawers and cupboards under, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, fitted larder cupboard, island unit with breakfast bar, hardwood worksurface, pan drawers under, ceramic floor tiles, telephone point, inset ceiling lighting, double glazed period-style sash windows to the front, further kitchenette area with hardwood work surface with surrounds, inset stainless steel sink bowl with mixer tap over, cupboards under, double glazed window to the rear, entrance leads to utility room.

UTILITY ROOM: 18’4 Maximum x 7’11 Maximum
Ceramic floor tiles, two double glazed Velux ceiling windows to the side, double glazed door to the rear garden, two double glazed windows to the rear, space for upright fridge freezer or drinks cooler, an extensive range of fitted cupboards, cupboard houses unvented hot water cylinder and immersion heater, slatted shelving, further storage cupboard, space and plumbing for washing machine, further storage cupboards, ceramic floor tiles, integral door leads to double garage.

Panelled door from the entrance reception hall leads to cloak room.

CLOAKROOM: Fitted low level WC, wall mounted wash basin, tiled floor, tiling to dado height, extractor fan.

Staircase rises from the entrance reception hall to the first floor landing. A generous landing area, inset ceiling lighting, ceiling hatch to loft storage space, panelled door leads to the linen cupboard with slatted shelving, double glaze Velux ceiling window to the rear, panelled doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.

MASTER BEDROOM: 20’3 Maximum x 14’3 Maximum
A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with double glazed window to the rear overlooking the main garden, double glazed window to the front, two illuminated alcoves, two fitted wardrobes, panelled door leads to en-suite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 6’3 Maximum x 6’4 Maximum
A modern white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin in stone work surface and surrounds, cupboards under, shower cubicle with wall mounted mains shower over, tiling to splash prone areas, ceramic floor tiles, double glazed window to the rear, shaver light and point, chrome heated towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO: 15’10 maximum x 10’7 maximum. A generous double bedroom, double glazed windows to the front enjoying pleasant countryside views, under floor heating, telephone point. Panel door leads to

EN-SUITE WET ROOM: 6’ maximum x 6’3 maximum. Fitted low level WC, circular wash basin in worksurface with cupboards under, tiled walls and floor, floor drain, wall mounted mains shower, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan.

BEDROOM THREE: 11’6 maximum x 10’11 maximum. A third double bedroom, double glazed window to the side, under floor heating. Panel door leads to

EN-SUITE WET ROOM: 6’7 maximum x 4’11 maximum. A modern white suite comprising fitted low-level WC, circular wash basin in worksurface and cupboard under, tiled walls and floor, wall mounted mains shower over, floor drain, double glazed window to the side, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail.

BEDROOM FOUR: 11’8 maximum x 8’7 maximum. A fourth double bedroom, double glazed window to the front, underfloor heating.

BEDROOM FIVE: 12’ maximum x 9’5 maximum. A fifth double bedroom, double glazed window to the front enjoying pleasant countryside views, underfloor heating, double panel doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.

FAMILY BATHROOM: 7’9 maximum x 6’10 maximum. A modern white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, panel bath with mains shower tap arrangement over, tiling to splash prone areas, ceramic floor tiles, chrome heated towel rail, mirrored bathroom cabinet, double glazed window to the side, extractor fan.

OUTSIDE:
At the front of the property there is a private driveway providing off road parking for 2 cars, outside lighting, area to store recycling containers and wheelie bins.
Two double timber up-and-over garage doors give access to

ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 18’3 maximum x 17’9 maximum. A generous double garage, light and power connected, fitted workbench and shelving, tap, space for freezer, tumble dryer etc. Personal door leads to the utility room, light and power connected, entrance to loft storage above.

GARDENS:
The front garden is particularly pretty with mature topiary hedges. Paved pathway leads to the front door with outside security lighting, a lawned area enclosed by mature hedges.
Timber side gates give access to the main side garden.

MAIN GARDEN is situated at the side of the property on the northern side of the house and is particularly pretty. It is laid mainly to lawn and boasts a variety of well stocked flowerbeds and borders, enclosed by mature hedges, a variety of mature trees, plants and shrubs. Well stocked flowerbeds, paved patio seating area, outside lighting.

The main garden continues to the rear of the property where there is a private timber decked patio seating area enclosed by timber fencing, outdoor tap, outdoor power point, access to the utility room.

Double timber gates at the rear of the main garden give access to a private road. Timber five bar gates give access to

PADDOCK: Extends to over one and a half acres (1.6 acres approximately).

GROUNDS OF LATTIFORD ESTATE: The owners of this property have access and use of approximately 12 acres of groomed grounds, parkland and tennis court. There is a service charge contribution of approximately £1000 a year.