Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

HOMECANTON HOUSE is a purpose built development of retirement flats situated in a most convenient location close to many facilities including shops, optician and supermarket. The property is positioned on the first floor and served by a lift providing easy access to all the communal facilities. The property enjoys a light and airy lounge, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes, kitchen and bathroom. There is a sociable communal lounge for the residence, attractive communal gardens and laundry room. A House Manager is available during office hours together with 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, 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. Flat twelve is positioned on the first floor with views over the attractive communal gardens.

ENTRANCE HALL: Coved ceiling, storage/airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water tank with immersion heater and shelving for linen.

SITTING ROOM: 15'3" x 10'6" Double glazed window overlooking the communal gardens, slim-line storage heater, coved ceiling, two wall light points, emergency pull cord, television aerial point and archway to:

KITCHEN: 7'2" x 5'5" Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall and base units with work top over, electric cooker point, fully tiled walls and coved ceiling.

BEDROOM: 12' x 8'9" Spacious double bedroom with storage heater, double glazed window overlooking the communal gardens, emergency pull cord, wall light point, built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf and coved ceiling.

BATHROOM: Panelled bath with moulded seat, wash hand vanity unit, low level WC, fully tiled walls, extractor fan, coved ceiling and heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
Attractive communal gardens.

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: £446.00pa

Service Charge: £2390pa

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.

TENURE: Leasehold - 125 years commencing 1988.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: A

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.