Homecanton House, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

HOMECANTON HOUSE is a well-regarded, purpose build development of retirement apartments, ideally located in the heart of Wincanton.

HOMECANTON HOUSE is a well-regarded, purpose built development of retirement apartments, ideally located in the heart of Wincanton. Just a short walk from a range of local amenities including shops, supermarket, and an optician, this convenient location makes daily living both easy and enjoyable.

Situated on the second floor and accessible via both lift and stairs, this particular apartment stands out enjoying two double glazed windows in the living room providing an abundance of natural light and distant hilltop views.

Presented in excellent order throughout, the property is ready for immediate occupation, having been recently decorated, and new floor coverings laid throughout the apartment.

The kitchen is conveniently positioned off the living room and fitted with a range of wall and base units topped with a work surface.

The double bedroom benefits from a built-in double wardrobe providing useful storage, and the double glazed window enjoys distant hilltop views.

Completing the accommodation is the bathroom fitted with a sculpted bath with moulded seat.

Residents of Homecanton House enjoy a range of thoughtfully designed communal facilities, including a sociable residents’ lounge, attractive maintained gardens, and a fully equipped laundry room. Additional peace of mind is provided by an on-site House Manager during office hours, complemented by a 24-hour Emergency Careline Response system.

ACCOMMODATION
The main entrance has a security entry phone system for visitors and a remote key fob for the owner that opens 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. There are stairs or lift to the first and second floor.

ENTRANCE HALL: Coved ceiling, large storage/airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water tank with immersion heater and electric meter.

LOUNGE/DINER: 15’5” x 10’7” A bright and airy room with duel aspect double glazed windows, slimline storage heater, coved ceiling, telephone point, two wall light points, emergency pull cord, television aerial point and archway to:

KITCHEN: 7’4” x 5’5” A fitted kitchen comprising single drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboard below, further range of matching wall and base units with work surface over, extractor, space for electric cooker and fridge, tiled walls and coved ceiling.

BEDROOM: 12’1” x 8’8” Slimline storage heater, double glazed window, double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, emergency pull cord, coved ceiling and wall light point.

BATHROOM: Bath with seat and grab handle, vanity wash hand basin unit, low level WC, fully tiled walls, fan heater, and coved ceiling.

OUTSIDE
Attractive communal garden with seating areas.

DIRECTIONS: Homecanton House will be found at the rear of the Co-op Supermarket and main public car park.

AGENTS NOTE: It is a condition of purchase that buyers must 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: £446.10 per annum (paid half yearly).

Service Charge: £2752.42 per annum (paid half yearly).

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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide and they must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, or tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property.

Location: Wincanton is a charming historic market town in southeast Somerset, close to the Dorset and Wiltshire borders and ideally positioned just off the A303, offering excellent road connections to London and the Southwest. The town provides a range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, cafés, supermarkets, schools, a pharmacy, a leisure centre and a newly opened cinema, and it acts as a key hub for many surrounding rural villages.

Wincanton is known for its strong sense of community and is supported by many popular local venues such as The Balsam Centre. Nearby you’ll find Wincanton Racecourse, beautiful riverside walks at Cale Park, and the highly regarded Newt in Somerset, just a short drive from the town.

The town is just a 10minute drive from the vibrant community of Bruton. The pretty market town of Castle Cary is only 15 minutes away, and the attractive Dorset town of Sherborne can be reached in around 20 minutes. Other local highlights include several National Trust properties, and the beautiful Dorset coastline, approximately an hour’s drive.