Leigh Common, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a period detached property set within a generous plot, offering significant scope for refurbishment or redevelopment (subject to the necessary planning permissions).

The house presents clear potential for developers, or those seeking a renovation project to create their perfect home, with options including modernisation, reconfiguration to enhance accommodation, or the construction of a replacement dwelling on the sizeable plot.

The property is ideally positioned with convenient access to the A303, within walking distance of a popular public house, and lies just a short drive from the sought-after towns of Bruton and Wincanton.

The existing accommodation comprises a light and spacious sitting/dining room with exposed timbers, leading through to a well-proportioned kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units and ample work surface space. Double-glazed French doors open into a large conservatory providing direct access to the rear garden.

Further ground floor accommodation includes a WC and utility/downstairs shower room. Whilst this area is currently in a poor state of repair, plumbing is already installed, allowing for straightforward refurbishment.

Upstairs, there is a family shower room and a generously sized bedroom. The cottage was originally configured as a two-bedroom property; however, a previous owner removed a partition wall to create one large room. This could easily be reinstated, if desired, to provide an additional bedroom.

Externally, the plot is a key feature, offering substantial potential for landscaping, extension or redevelopment (STPP). Additional benefits include numerous outbuildings, a large garage/workshop, car port and a double-width driveway providing off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

This is a superb opportunity for anyone seeking a rewarding renovation or development project, situated within a hamlet offering excellent road communications and access to popular nearby towns.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL:

UPVC double glazed front door to:

SITTING/DINING ROOM: 22’4” x 15’8” (narrowing to 9’8”) A spacious characterful room with exposed timbers, two double glazed windows to front aspect, double glazed window to rear aspect, store/cloaks cupboard with understairs recess and door to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 14’2” x 10’6” Inset 1¼ bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap and cupboard below, further range of matching white gloss fronted wall and base units with a drawer line and roll edge working surface over, plumbing for washing machine, double glazed window to side aspect and double doors to:

CONSERVATORY: 21’3” x 14’ This is of a generous size with double glazed windows to side aspect, laminate wood flooring and double glazed sliding door to:

CONSERVATORY REAR ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: 12’6” x 8’10” Double glazed door to rear garden.

UTILITY/SHOWER ROOM: Inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, large walk-in shower cubicle and door to WC.

From the sitting room stairs to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING: Double glazed window to rear aspect.

BEDROOM 1: 19’2” x 10’6” (max) This room was originally two bedrooms and could easily be reinstated. Two double glazed windows to front aspect, built-in wardrobes with hanging rail and airing cupboard housing hot water tank.

SHOWER ROOM: Corner shower cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, fully tiled walls and double glazed window to rear aspect.

OUTSIDE
There is rear vehicular access to the property via a wide driveway that leads to a car port and large garage/workshop. There are numerous timber outbuildings within the garden together with pleasant seating areas. Pathways lead to the conservatory and alongside the cottage to the front garden which is well enclosed providing an additional private seating area.

GARAGE/WORKSHOP: To the front of the garage there is a large car port with double doors giving access to the garage. There are additional store rooms attached to the rear and side of the workshop.

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

TENURE: Freehold

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.

Leigh Common is a small hamlet on the outskirts of Wincanton. 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 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.