3 bed detached house for sale

Balsam Lane, Wincanton, Somerset BA9

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a spacious and beautifully presented three-bedroom detached home in the popular Somerset town of Wincanton. This attractive property has been tastefully upgraded to include a bespoke garden room, detached studio/home-office, converted garage utility and generous landscaped garden. With ample parking to the front, stylish conservatory and flexible living spaces throughout, The Ridings offers a perfect blend of comfort, character and practicality.

Ground Floor
Entering the property, you are welcomed into a light and practical hallway with warm Oak flooring underfoot. Clever built-in understairs storage includes coat cupboards and drawers, complete with integrated lighting. Stairs with carpet runner ascend to the first floor and doors lead through to the main living area and utility spaces. The front-facing sitting room is spacious and welcoming, featuring inset carpet over wooden flooring, beautiful bay window with concertina shutters, and striking red brick chimney breast housing a Hunter Herald inset 5 multi-fuel burner. A built-in shelving and storage unit completes this inviting room, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. At the heart of the home is a thoughtfully designed kitchen/dining room, with cream gloss cabinets, built-in fridge-freezer, pantry, bin store and space for a dishwasher. The space is divided by a large peninsula with breakfast bar, creating natural separation between the kitchen and dining area while providing additional worktop and seating space. The Rangemaster 6-ring gas stove and oven sits beneath a chimney-style extractor and a 11⁄2 bowl sink overlooks the conservatory which can be accessed by a sliding glass door in the dining room with full-length concertina shutters. The conservatory is a tranquil space with fitted blinds, heating and power, and provides direct access to the rear garden through double glass doors. A glazed door connects the kitchen to the adjoining utility room which is fitted with cream wall and base units, single bowl sink with drainer and space for a washing machine. Further utility space is provided in the converted garage, now a practical working area with wall-mounted drying rack, shaker-style cabinets and wood-effect worktops. Also on the ground floor is a convenient cloakroom with W/C, basin and obscured window.

First Floor
The landing is brightened by a Velux window and offers abundant storage via an airing cupboard and built-in storage with shelves and hanging space. The front-facing principal bedroom is a beautifully appointed space, featuring charming cottage-style dormer window with concertina shutters, built-in dressing table with drawers and ample fitted wardrobes with hanging and shelf space. A modern ensuite bathroom is flooded with light from a Velux window and features corner rainfall shower, vanity basin with mirrored cabinet, W/C, heated towel rail and bespoke built-in storage units. The second bedroom, overlooking the rear garden, is generously proportioned and includes a built-in wardrobe, shelving, bedside tables and headboard, along with loft access via a cupboard. Bedroom three also benefits from built-in wardrobes, shelving and dressing table. A second dormer window with concertina shutters overlooks the front of the property and loft hatch with ladder access provides further storage opportunities.

Outside
The front of the property is set back from the road with tarmac driveway offering parking for up to three vehicles, alongside a pebbled area enclosed by a low stone wall. Side gates provide access to the rear on both sides of the property. The house benefits from 10 solar panels, aiding energy efficiency. A true highlight of this property is its private and expansive rear garden. A detached outdoor studio/home-office, complete with electricity, lighting and worktops, sits on the patio – perfect for remote work or creative hobbies. Steps lead from the patio to a spacious lawn, featuring apple trees, rose bushes and a raised brick flower bed currently home to fragrant lavender. A bespoke garden room with electricity provides a superb retreat and includes an adjoining storage shed with power from the garden room. A decorative secret-garden style gate adds a touch of whimsy to this lovely outdoor space. Additional outbuildings include a greenhouse, log store, shed with workbench and wooden garden shed.

Location
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.

Services: Mains water, electricity, mains drainage, gas central heating, solar panels and telephone all subject to the usual utility regulations.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Local Authority: Somerset
EPC: C

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.

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Viewing: Strictly by appointment through the agents.