Market Place, Wincanton

Offering a truly unique opportunity to purchase a successful business with extensive living accommodation. Positioned in a prominent and highly convenient position within the historic Market Place in Wincanton, 5 Market Place is a truly distinctive Grade II listed property dating back to the 18th century, offering an exciting combination of period character, versatile living accommodation and an established commercial premises. Having undergone sympathetic restoration, the property retains much of its original charm whilst providing a surprisingly spacious and flexible arrangement of accommodation, extending across three floors, together with an impressive and unexpected rooftop terrace enjoying far-reaching views across the town and surrounding countryside.

The property presents a particularly rare opportunity for those seeking a substantial town centre home with the added benefit of an income-generating commercial element, whether that be retained as an existing business, operated for an alternative commercial purpose or potentially incorporated into the main residence, subject to the necessary consents. Conveniently situated within walking distance of Wincanton's shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities, this is a property that offers considerable versatility and a fascinating history.

Ground Floor - Commercial Premises
The ground floor currently operates as an established artisan pizzeria and offers an excellent opportunity for a purchaser looking to continue the existing business or explore the considerable potential for alternative commercial uses. The premises are accessed directly from the Market Place and provide a welcoming restaurant area, complemented by a well-equipped commercial kitchen incorporating a superb wood-fired pizza oven. The layout also provides a separate kitchen area, offering flexibility for food preparation and day-to-day operation.
A particularly interesting feature is the WC, which has been created within the former safe, a fascinating reminder of the property's previous use as a solicitor's office and one of several elements that contribute to its unique character and history. The commercial accommodation has previously been utilised for workshops, events and other gatherings, demonstrating its adaptability beyond its current use. With the possibility of retaining the premises as a business, letting it separately to provide an additional income stream or exploring the potential to incorporate it into the residential accommodation, this is an especially appealing aspect of the property.
The ground floor also provides a separate entrance hall, accessed from Church Street, together with a useful store room and access to the substantial cellar. The cellar offers excellent storage space and further reflects the property's historic origins.

First Floor - Living Accommodation
The principal living accommodation is arranged across the first floor and provides a wonderful collection of rooms, each offering its own character and purpose, with a layout that lends itself equally well to family life and entertaining. The kitchen/breakfast room is a particularly sociable space, offering plenty of room for everyday dining and food preparation. Its flexible arrangement provides an opportunity for a purchaser to furnish and configure the space to suit their own requirements, creating a welcoming heart to the home. There are further reception rooms, providing an excellent degree of versatility. The sitting room is a particularly attractive space, offering generous proportions and a dual aspect outlook, allowing plenty of natural light to filter through. This provides an ideal room in which to relax and unwind, with ample space for comfortable furnishings.
The dining room provides a natural setting for more formal occasions and entertaining, whilst the family room offers an additional reception space that could be used as a snug, television room or informal sitting area.
A further room is currently arranged as a study and provides an excellent work-from-home environment. Alternatively, given its position and proportions, this could be utilised as an additional bedroom if required, offering the flexibility to accommodate changing family needs. A useful WC is also located on this floor, adding to the practicality of the accommodation. The first floor was previously granted ancillary commercial use which could extend the business opportunities.

Second Floor - Bedrooms and Bathroom
The second floor is dedicated to the bedroom accommodation and comprises four well-proportioned bedrooms, all enjoying plenty of natural light and offering comfortable space for beds and associated bedroom furniture.
The principal bedroom is particularly generous, providing ample room for a substantial bedroom suite, whilst the remaining three bedrooms are also well sized and offer flexibility for family members, guests or additional working space.
The bathroom is attractively arranged and provides a charming combination of traditional features, including a freestanding bath, a Victorian-style WC with high-level cistern and a wash hand basin set within a classic washstand cabinet. The overall styling complements the period nature of the property particularly well. The second-floor landing provides access to the roof terrace above, whilst the property's two staircases between the first and second floors offer additional flexibility and create an interesting arrangement to the upper accommodation.

Outside - Rooftop Terraces
One of the most unexpected and appealing features of 5 Market Place is the provision of two separate rooftop terraces, providing valuable outside space rarely found with properties occupying such a central town centre position. The principal roof terrace is accessed from the second-floor landing via a hatch and staircase, opening out onto a substantial elevated outdoor space. From here, there are wonderful far-reaching views across the rooftops of Wincanton and beyond towards the surrounding countryside. Offering a surprising degree of privacy, this is an ideal spot for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the outlook. A further roof terrace is situated at a lower level and can be accessed via the main staircase, providing an additional outside seating area and further enhancing the property's appeal. Whilst there is no allocated private parking, on-street parking is available nearby, together with a choice of public car parks within easy walking distance, many of which provide free long-stay parking.

Location
Wincanton is a well-established Somerset market town offering a good range of everyday amenities, independent retailers, cafés, restaurants and local services, with much of its activity centred around the historic High Street and Market Place. The town provides a welcoming community atmosphere and an excellent balance of convenience and traditional market town character. For families, there is a choice of local schooling, including Wincanton Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, with secondary education available at King Arthur's School along with private schooling such as Hazelgrove and Sherborne. The town is particularly well positioned for road communications, with convenient access to the A303, providing connections towards the South West, London and the wider motorway network. The A371 also provides useful links to neighbouring towns and villages. The neighbouring market town of Castle Cary is within easy reach and offers a mainline railway station with direct services to London Paddington, with the fastest journeys taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Castle Cary also boasts an attractive High Street and is conveniently placed for the renowned gardens and grounds of The Newt in Somerset.The increasingly popular town of Bruton is also nearby, offering an excellent selection of independent shops, restaurants and cultural attractions, most notably the internationally recognised Hauser & Wirth Somerset contemporary art gallery. The three car parks in wincanton are free to park for visitors or customers.

Council Tax Band: D
Tenure: Freehold