Mill Street, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

Nestled on one of Wincanton’s most historic and picturesque streets, this Grade II listed period cottage offers a truly special opportunity to own a home steeped in charm and brimming with character.

The front door opens into a delightful sitting room featuring a large bay window, and an attractive fireplace with a wood burning stove providing a warm and cosy atmosphere. An open plan inner lobby leads to a modern fitted kitchen with a vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers. Off the kitchen lies a light and airy breakfast/garden with double glazed French door opening to a sunny aspect rear garden. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the convenience of a cloakroom.
 
From the inner lobby, a staircase rises to the first floor landing. On this level you will find a double bedroom, alongside the family bathroom. A further staircase leads to a charming attic bedroom being of a generous size with characterful beamed ceilings.
 
Outside, the cottage boasts a delightful cottage garden enjoying a sunny aspect, a wonderful space for relaxation, gardening, or entertaining.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL:

LIVING ROOM: 11’5” x 11’ (max) A cosy characterful room featuring an attractive fireplace with wood burning stove and flagstone hearth, bay window with window seat, fireside display cabinet, coved ceiling, flagstone floor and opening to:

INNER LOBBY: 8’5” x 5’10” Radiator, window to rear aspect, solid wood block work surface, exposed timbers and understairs cupboard.

KITCHEN: 9’5” x 5’4” A stylish fitted kitchen comprising inset ceramic sink with cupboard below, further range of matching shaker style base units with work surfaces over, vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, built-in electric oven with inset two ring electric hob above, wall mounted Baxi gas boiler, window to side aspect, space and plumbing for washing machine, fitted shelf and door to:

BREAKFAST/GARDEN ROOM: 9’7” x 7’5” A light and airy room with French doors opening onto the rear garden. Radiator, vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and two wall light points.

CLOAKROOM: Low level WC, exposed timbers and quarry tiled floor.

From the inner lobby, stairs to first floor landing.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING: Window to rear aspect with deep display window sill.

BEDROOM 1: 11’5” (max) x 11’ Radiator, downlighters, painted ceiling beam and window to front aspect.

BATHROOM: Panelled bath with mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, macerator WC, wall light point, window to rear aspect, exposed timbers, tiled to splash prone areas, heated towel rail and downlighters.

From the landing stairs to:
SECOND FLOOR:

BEDROOM 2: 14’ x 11’ A spacious double bedroom with exposed timbers, window to rear aspect, two radiators, fitted drawer storage unit, pedestal wash hand basin and wall light points.

OUTSIDE
REAR GARDEN: A paved patio fronted by a low natural stone wall leads to a delightful cottage garden with a gravel pathway leading to a pleasant seating area and raised terrace backed by a high wall. Useful timber shed.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage, gas central heating and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents.

Important notice: Hambledon Estate Agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings therefore room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection.

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, Morrisons, Lidl, Health Centre, 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.