6 bed detached house to rent

Bayford, Wincanton BA9

Exceptional Village Home with Detached Annexe

A beautiful period residence (currently undergoing renovation) offering over four floors of elegant and versatile accommodation together with a detached three-bedroom annexe. Combining timeless character with contemporary comfort, this exceptional village home provides outstanding flexibility for family living, entertaining, home working and multi-generational occupation.

Behind its attractive local stone façade lies a substantial family home where original features including exposed beams, sash windows, panelled walls, flagstone flooring, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves blend seamlessly with carefully considered modern finishes. The result is a warm, welcoming and characterful home perfectly suited to modern living.

A Home Designed for Modern Family Life
The accommodation extends over four floors and offers an exceptional balance of character, space and flexibility. At its heart is a stunning open-plan kitchen and family room, creating the perfect setting for everyday living, entertaining and family gatherings.

A separate snug, formal dining room, characterful wine cellar, gym, utility room and practical boot room provide further versatility, allowing the property to adapt effortlessly to the changing needs of modern family life.

The upper floors comprise six bedrooms, including a luxurious principal suite featuring a freestanding roll-top bath ad separate ensuite. The secondary bedroom benefits from a traditional en-suite shower room, whilst a beautifully appointed family bathroom serves the remaining accommodation.

Whether hosting friends, accommodating a growing family or embracing hybrid working, The Well House offers space, comfort and flexibility in equal measure.

Detached Annexe
A particular feature of The Well House is the beautifully refurbished detached annexe, discreetly positioned within the grounds and benefiting from its own independent access.

Finished to a high standard throughout, the annexe provides stylish and versatile accommodation centred around an impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and living space complete with a wood-burning stove. Three bedrooms and a modern shower room make it ideal for extended family, visiting guests, independent teenagers, home working or multi-generational living.

Properties offering such adaptable additional accommodation are rarely available to rent.

Gardens & Outside Space
The Well House enjoys attractive enclosed stoned-walled gardens providing a wonderful setting for outdoor dining, entertaining and family life. Mature boundaries create privacy and seclusion whilst offering ample space for children to play and adults to relax.

There is off-road parking for multiple vehicles together with convenient access to the detached annexe, creating an ideal balance between connection and independence.

Village Life & Connectivity
Situated in the heart of the attractive Somerset village of Bayford, The Well House enjoys a wonderful sense of community and rural charm. Just a short walk from the property is the newly opened Bayford Inn, a unique community-owned and community-run village pub that has been restored and reopened by local residents. The pub has quickly become the social heart of the village, hosting regular events and providing a welcoming gathering place for both residents and visitors.

Despite its peaceful countryside setting, Bayford is exceptionally well connected. Gillingham Station is approximately 6.5 miles away, offering direct rail services to London Waterloo, whilst Castle Cary Station is approximately 8.5 miles away, providing fast services to London Paddington.

For those preferring coach travel, a London Superfast Coach service is accessible from a nearby stop approximately 15 minutes' walk from the property, offering direct connections to Hammersmith and Central London.

The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, whilst the nearby towns of Bruton, Sherborne, Castle Cary and Wincanton offer a superb range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities.

A Rare Rental Opportunity
Beautifully combining period charm, modern convenience and exceptional flexibility, The Well House represents a rare opportunity to rent a substantial country home in one of South Somerset's most desirable village settings.

With six bedrooms in the main house, a detached three bedroom annexe, extensive living space, a wine cellar, gym, attractive gardens and excellent transport connections, this is a home perfectly suited to families seeking space, character and an outstanding Somerset lifestyle.

Restrictions: No Smokers.

Holding Deposit: £807.00 to secure the property to be off set against the first month's rent

Rent: £3500.00 per calendar month

Available: Available 24th July 2026

Deposit: £4035.00 to be held under the terms of the Deposit Protection Service for the duration of the tenancy.