Carrington Way, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

An excellent opportunity to acquire this well-presented one-bedroom retirement apartment, situated on the first floor of the highly regarded Homecanton House. The development offers a safe, welcoming and supportive environment, with beautifully maintained communal facilities and the convenience of Wincanton’s High Street just a short walk away.


Accommodation
The apartment is accessed via a secure communal entrance, with both a lift and staircase serving all floors. Internally, the property is presented in excellent decorative order and offers comfortable, well-balanced accommodation throughout. The entrance hall provides space for coats and gives access to a useful airing cupboard. The spacious sitting room is filled with natural light from an attractive angled bay window and a further front-facing window. An electric fireplace with wooden surround forms an attractive focal point, while the dining area is positioned to the rear of the room, conveniently adjoining the kitchen via an open archway. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream shaker-style wall and base units, complemented by a tiled splashback and a stainless-steel sink with drainer. There is a freestanding fridge/freezer and electric cooker with 4-ring hob, oven and grill beneath an extractor.

The generous double bedroom enjoys a pleasant front aspect and benefits from a large built-in wardrobe providing excellent storage. The bathroom features a low-level bath with moulded seat, WC, vanity unit with inset basin and a heated towel rail.

Communal Facilities
Residents of Homecanton House enjoy access to a range of excellent communal facilities, including a residents’ lounge with direct access to the beautifully maintained gardens, a communal laundry room and a guest suite for visiting family and friends. The development also benefits from a welcoming community with an active social calendar, including weekly exercise classes, bingo and a variety of clubs. A house manager is available during office hours, while a 24-hour emergency call system offers additional reassurance and assistance should it be required.

Location
Located just off Wincanton’s High Street, Homecanton House enjoys an enviable position within easy reach of shops, cafes, healthcare facilities and other everyday amenities, making it an ideal choice for those seeking comfortable, independent retirement living within a friendly community.

Wincanton is a small Somerset town lying just north of the A303 and offers a range of day-to-day facilities including doctors’ surgery, post office, library, schools, independent shops and two supermarkets. It is approximately six miles from the main-line railway stations at Gillingham and Templecombe with services to London, Waterloo and Exeter. A few miles to the north are Castle Cary and Bruton, which are on the London Paddington line and the much-improved A303, which links with the M3, is literally minutes away and provides east-west road travel. Wincanton is a typical Somerset town close to many delightful villages and places of interest such as the Abbey town of Sherborne, the Cathedral City of Salisbury and the ancient hilltop town of Shaftesbury. The larger town of Yeovil is approximately 15 miles away.

Agents Note: Buyers must be aged 60+, or 55+ if moving in with a partner who is aged 60 or over.

Management Company: Estates & Management Ltd
Annual Ground Rent: approx. £500
Annual Service Charge: approx. £3,800 (as of 2025) which includes water rates, building insurance, window cleaning, 24-hour emergency call system and maintenance of communal areas.

Tenure: Leasehold term of 125 years from 1988 (approx. 87 years remaining).
Council Tax Band: A
Local Authority: Somerset
EPC Rating: C

Services: Electric Heating, Mains Water, Mains Drainage, Electricity and Telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

Caution: NB All services and fittings mentioned in these particulars have NOT been tested and hence we cannot confirm that they are in working order.

Broadband & Mobile: Coverage can be checked at: ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/coverage-and-speeds/ofcom-checker/

Flood Check: gov.uk/check-flooding

Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.