Southgate Drive, Wincanton, BA9

Extensively modernised by the current owners, this inviting two-bedroom semi-detached bungalow offers a comfortable home with a calm, contemporary feel.

Thoughtful improvements include upgraded flooring, a beautifully refitted shower room and a completely new LPG gas central heating system.

Set within a popular residential area of Wincanton, the property also benefits from manageable gardens, a garage and driveway parking, and is offered with vacant possession.

The care and attention given to the home is apparent from the moment you step into the hallway, where practical laminate tile-effect flooring creates a smart first impression. From here, doors lead to the main rooms, while a full-height double cupboard provides useful storage for coats and shoes.

The sitting/dining room is a lovely place to unwind, with ample room for comfortable seating and a dining table for everyday meals or evenings with friends. Herringbone flooring complements the relaxing atmosphere, while a large picture window brings in natural light.

The kitchen overlooks the rear garden and includes an induction hob and integrated cooking appliances, with a useful adjoining porch/utility area providing laundry space and access outside. The main bedroom enjoys a garden outlook and two sets of fitted wardrobes, while the second bedroom is currently arranged as a bright home office.

A stylish shower room adds to the appeal, featuring a double walk-in shower with a rainfall shower head and a circular vanity basin with drawers beneath. The improvements extend to a new LPG gas central heating system, including the boiler and pipework, controlled by a Nest thermostat.

Outside, the rear garden offers a pleasing balance of space for relaxing and gardening without being demanding to maintain. A generous paved patio provides room for outdoor dining, with a lawn and a neatly edged flower bed beyond.

ACCOMMODATION

Entrance Hall

A partially glazed uPVC front door opens into a welcoming hallway, where upgraded, practical laminate tile-effect flooring sets the tone for the care taken throughout the home. All rooms lead off the hallway, which has a full-height double cupboard ideal for coats and shoes, and loft access.

Sitting/Dining Room

A warm and welcoming room with a lovely sense of space, offering ample room for comfortable sofas and armchairs alongside a dining table for everyday meals or entertaining friends. A large picture window overlooks the front garden and fills the room with natural light, while herringbone flooring and soft, neutral décor create a calm and inviting atmosphere. Equally suited to quiet evenings at home or sociable gatherings, this is a thoughtfully presented space in which to relax and unwind.

Kitchen

With deep blue base units complemented by light-coloured wall cupboards, this inviting kitchen combines traditional detailing with modern cooking facilities. Worktops provide preparation space, with an inset composite sink and drainer with mixer tap beneath the double-glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Tiled splashbacks and tile-effect flooring complete the room.

Integrated appliances include an eye-level oven and grill, fridge and freezer, together with a four-ring induction hob with an extractor above. There is also space for a dishwasher, and a door leads into the rear porch/utility area.

Rear Porch/Utility Area

A useful space adjoining the kitchen, with space and plumbing for a washing machine and a door opening onto the rear garden.

Bedroom One

A good-sized bedroom with a lovely outlook over the rear garden, creating a restful setting. Two sets of built-in wardrobes provide excellent storage, and there is also a double-glazed window.

Bedroom Two

A good-sized second bedroom, currently used as a home office, with wood-effect flooring and a pleasant outlook over the front garden. A large double-glazed window brings in plenty of natural light, making this an appealing space for working from home or accommodating guests.

Shower Room

Beautifully refurbished, this contemporary shower room combines carefully chosen finishes with a calm, relaxing feel. with underfloor heating adding further comfort. The spacious double walk-in shower features a rainfall shower head and glazed screen, complemented by brushed brass-toned fittings. A circular wash basin sits above a stylish vanity unit with a fluted wood-effect finish and drawers beneath, providing useful storage. Soft neutral décor, vertically laid wall tiles and tiled flooring create a cohesive finish, while a WC, heated towel rail and obscure-glazed window to the side complete this thoughtfully designed space.

OUTSIDE

Front Garden

Designed for ease of maintenance, the front garden is predominantly laid with loose stones and paving, with space for pots and tubs. A pathway leads to the front entrance, with access continuing to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

The rear garden provides an inviting space for outdoor dining, a morning coffee or simply relaxing at home. A good-sized paved patio adjoins the bungalow, with a timber-edged lawn beyond and a curved, brick-edged flower bed along one side. Planting against the rear boundary adds greenery, while there is further space for pots and seasonal colour.

Enclosed by walls and fencing, the garden is manageable in size and has an outside tap and an external light beside the rear door. A gate provides access to the garage and driveway, approached from Tything Way.

Garage and Parking

The garage has an up-and-over door, light and power, a window and a pedestrian door opening into the garden. Driveway parking is situated in front, with a courtesy light above the access.

LOCATION

Wincanton is a historic and characterful market town in South Somerset, close to the Dorset and Wiltshire borders. The town offers a range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, cafés, supermarkets, a doctors’ surgery and library, with a good selection of both state and independent schools in the surrounding area. Leisure facilities include a local independent cinema, a selection of gyms and a sports centre with a swimming pool.

The town has a strong sense of community, with The Balsam Centre at its heart, offering a variety of activities and support services. Wincanton Racecourse is a popular local attraction, while Cale Park provides green space and scenic riverside walks.

Transport connections include convenient access to the A303, linking with the M3 for travel towards London and the South West. Coach services include Berry’s and South West Coaches, while railway stations at Templecombe and Gillingham provide services to London Waterloo and Exeter. Castle Cary and Bruton offer further rail connections, including services towards London Paddington.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for walking and exploring, with nearby destinations including Bruton, the historic town of Sherborne and The Newt in Somerset. Wincanton combines the appeal of a market town with access to countryside and wider transport links.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Tenure: Freehold

Council Tax Band: C

Authority: South Somerset

EPC Rating: D

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. New LPG gas central heating system, including boiler and pipework, controlled by a Nest thermostat. The vendors advise that the boiler is hydrogen-ready.

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Viewings: Strictly by appointment through the Agent.

Agents Note: The services, appliances and fittings referred to in these particulars have not been tested, and their working condition cannot be confirmed.