1 bedroom property for sale

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 Berrys coaches which operates a twice daily service to London. Other local attractions are a number of National Trust properties including Stourhead and approximately an hours 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, caf with mini-town for children and the pretty river Cale which runs through to the countryside behind Loxton House. ACCOMMODATIONThe 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 first floor. Front door to: ENTRANCE HALL: Coved ceiling, intercom entry phone, large storage/airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water tank with immersion heater and electric meter. LOUNGE/DINER: 155 x 106 A bright and airy room with dual aspect double glazed windows enjoying far reaching views. Slimline storage heater, coved ceiling, telephone point, two wall light points, emergency pull cord, television aerial point and archway to: KITCHEN: 73 x 55 A modern fitted kitchen comprising single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall and base units with working surface over, tray recess, recess for oven and fridge/freezer, tiled walls and coved ceiling. BEDROOM: 121 x 88 Slimline storage heater, double glazed window with an outlook over the front, double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, emergency pull cord, coved ceiling and wall light point. SHOWER ROOM: A stylish modern suite comprising shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low level WC, electric heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, double storage unit and extractor. OUTSIDEAttractive 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: TBC 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.