Property description

This Grade II Listed 17th Century period town house with historic value is located within walking distance of the town centre of Wincanton but also close to open countryside. The property was originally two houses and is believed to date back to 1649 in parts. The property enjoys a wealth of charm and character with Inglenook fireplaces, ceiling beams, sash windows and display recesses whilst enjoying well proportioned accommodation and high ceilings. The house is of historic value with a mural painted by prisoners of the Napoleonic War located in the fourth bedroom.

Wincanton offers supermarkets, banks, health centre, post office, library, inns and churches. There are two Primary schools and a comprehensive School. Wincanton offers good sporting facilities, including a newly constructed indoor sports centre with swimming pool and a good outdoor sporting facility. National Hunt Racing take place at its racecourse on the edge of the town. The town has easy access to the A303 (London\Exeter) and is within easy reach of mainline Railway stations at nearby Gillingham and Templecombe (main line to London - Waterloo) and Castle Cary (main line to London - Paddington).

Surrounding towns include:
CASTLE CARY SHERBORNE YEOVIL GILLINGHAM
MERE STURMINSTER NEWTON BRUTON

OUTSIDE:
The front is approached via personal pathway leading via stone walling and steps rising to the front facade. The remainder features established flower beds and mature shrubs.

The rear offers substantial and attractive cottage style garden especially for a town house, designed for various uses, enjoys an abundance of varied plants, shrubs and formal trees. The garden area is bordered and enclosed by stone walling, hedging and panel fencing. There are seating areas, a water feature and further areas of garden listed below:

COURTYARD: Paved.

KITCHEN GARDEN: Comprising herb garden, two apple trees of Bramley and eating variety with lawn area.

FORMAL GARDEN: Comprising Morello Cherry tree, natural stone walling, lawn areas, garden shed with window and solid foundation.

COMPOST AREA: Concealed compost area comprising bonfire and compost area.

GARAGE/STORAGE: (located in block in Malthouse Close within 200 metres of the property) with up and over door.

ACCOMMODATION:

An original front door leads to the:-

DRAWING ROOM: 20`3` x 14`6` with dual aspect comprising sash windows to front and side, Inglenook fireplace with stone surround and Bessemer beam over, beams to ceiling, television aerial point and telephone point, wall lights, radiator, downlighters and useful folding doors (giving a feeling of open plan when open) leads into

DINING ROOM: 16`3` x 11`8` with sash window to front, fireplace with Bessemer beam over (closed), radiator, exposed beam, wall light, archway with steps rising into:-

STUDY/SNUG: 13`0` x 8`0` with window to rear, radiator, wall lights and door into:-

REAR LOBBY: with coat hook area, stairs rising to first floor, thermostat, original panelling, stable door leading to
rear, smoke alarm and latch door into

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 16`6` x 12`5` with fitted kitchen comprising base cupboards, stainless steel sink unit and drainer set into roll top worksurface leading to Hotpoint cooker with extractor canopy over, plumbing for dishwasher, recessed fireplace ( closed but has potential for a range cooker) and mantel over, display recess, tiling to splash prone areas.
North facing LARDER with marble slab, two cottage windows to side, spotlight branches and latch door into:-

UTILITY ROOM: 14`0` x 5`8` with work station with units under and further fitted base and wall cupboards, stainless steel sink unit with drainer, roll top worksurface, Ideal Classic combination boiler supplying hot water and heating, striplight, cottage window to side, tiling to splash prone areas, plumbing for washing machine, door leading to outside and latch door into

CLOAKROOM: with high level wc, window, panelling, tiling to floor and ceiling light.

SPLIT LEVEL LANDING: with window to side, opening to further landing area, wall lights, beams to ceiling, radiator, smoke alarm, original panelling, door leading to second floor and further doors into

BEDROOM 2: 13`0` x 13`0` with window to side with radiator under, pretty fireplace with mantel over, range of fitted wardrobes (one housing airing cupboard with tank and shelving), two loft spaces (into attic housing water tank) and wall lights.

BEDROOM 3: 15`10` x 11`2` with two sash windows to front and side, radiator, fitted wardrobes with recessed vanity area and cupboards over and ceiling beams.

MASTER BEDROOM: 14`7` x 13`1` with sash window to front, radiator, wall lights, original panelling, doors into fitted wardrobe, walk in closet and telephone point.

BATHROOM 1: 10`5` x 6`1` with suite comprising bath with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, two cottage windows, radiator, tiling, adopted windows, mirror and shaver point.

BATHROOM 2: 8`5` x 8`0` with double corner power shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, original panelling, cottage style window, tiling to splash prone areas, ceiling light point, extractor fan and radiator.

CONCEALED STAIRS RISING TO SECOND LANDING AREA:

BEDROOM 4: 16`2` x 14`11` with cottage style window and panelling, beams into `A` frame, loft space, ceiling light point, wall lights, telephone point point. (Historic Mural: painted by the prisoner of war in the Napoleonic war).

BEDROOM 5: 16`3` x 14`11` with window, beams into `A` frame, spotlights and original panelling.

Available mid November. Pets considered.

TENANT FEES & PRE TENANCY COSTS

Before taking occupation of a property you will be required to pay

• An Agency Administration Fee of 1 week`s rent + VAT

• A Legal Agreement Fee of £50.00 + VAT

• One months rent

• A Dilapidation Deposit of 6 weeks rent (Refunded at the end of the Tenancy less any charges applicable)











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