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Roderick Thomas Estate Agents - Castle Cary
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Full Details for 3 Bedroom Semi-Detached for sale in Wincanton, BA9 :

An attractive cottage set on a No Through Lane on the edge of this sought after and popular village. Flexible accommodation, with glorious views, includes Sitting Room, Dining Room, Garden Room, Kitchen, Utility, Shower Room, 3 Bedrooms, Attic Room & Bathroom. Gardens, Garage and Parking.

HIGHER CLAPTON COTTAGE, MAPERTON, WINCANTON, BA9 8EB
Built in the 19th Century, Higher Clapton Cottage has been extended by the current owner and has breathtaking views to the surrounding countryside.

About the area
Maperton is made up of a cluster of period houses and cottages and a pretty church. The Old Inn at Holton is approximately a mile from Higher Clapton Cottage, and there are also village shops and public houses in nearby Charlton Horethorne and Templecombe. Other local services and a more extensive range of day to day amenities are close by in the busy market town of Wincanton where there is also the junction to A303. There are regular train services to London Waterloo from Sherborne and Templecombe stations and an Intercity service runs from Castle Cary, to London Paddington

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The towns, villages and countryside around Maperton provide for an excellent selection of recreational and sporting activities with golf courses nearby at Sherborne and Wincanton; racing at Wincanton (national hunt) and Salisbury (flat). There is excellent walking and riding country all around. The area has also become increasingly popular because of its excellent selection of schools at all levels including Sherborne School Boys and Girls, Bruton schools, Bryanston, and Millfield with prep schools close by at Leweston, Port Regis, Hazelgrove, Sandroyd, Handford and Knighton House.

Accommodation
A solid wooden front door with glazed panel opens to the PORCH with window to the front. DINING ROOM with window to the front and brick fireplace with woodburning stove and flagstone hearth. Doors to: stair case to First Floor. SITTING ROOM with window to front and side, one with window seat. Brick fireplace with woodburning stove and back boiler on flagstone hearth. KITCHEN has a range of wall and base units with laminate worksurfaces, two oven Rayburn, ceramic two bowl sink and integral Bosch dish washer. Space for cooker. Door to UTILITY ROOM with stable door to rear, space and plumbing for washing machine and fridge freezer. SHOWER ROOM with fully tiled shower cubicle, basin and WC. Tiling to splash prone areas. Returning to the Kitchen, door leads to the Sitting Room and double doors open to the triple aspect GARDEN ROOM enjoying views to the garden and countryside beyond. Tiled floor and double doors to the side.

First Floor
Stairs rise to the LANDING with window to the rear. TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS with windows to front giving glorious views over the surrounding countryside. THIRD BEDROOM with window to the rear and access to ATTIC ROOM with windows to the front and rear. FAMILY BATHROOM with extra large paneled bath, pedestal basin and WC. Heated towel rail, window with seat to rear.

Gardens
Approached from a quiet No Through lane, a private driveway leads to a generous parking area and DOUBLE GARAGE with two wooden doors and light and power and solar panels on roof. There are vegetable patches to the side of the Garage. To the front is a well planted flowerbed, with mature shrubs and pond. The generous garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature fruit trees, soft fruit bushes and shrubs, and wraps around the side and rear of the property. There are raised vegetable beds, and well planted flowerbeds. A garden shed and greenhouse are set to one side.

Directions
From Castle Cary, continue along A371 towards Wincanton. After approximately 4.5 miles, turn Right signposted to Holton. Continue for approximately 0.8 miles and take the right fork. After half a mile, turn right and Higher Clapton Cottage is the second property on the right.From the A303 junction at Wincanton, turn Left at the roundabout towards Castle Cary. Continue along this road, turn left to A357 towards Templecombe. Take the first right onto Anchor Hill, signposted Holton. Continue along this road for 1.7 miles and turn right between two cottages. At the T junction, turn right. Take the next left to Clapton Lane. Turn Left and the cottage will be found on your right.

Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.


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