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Roderick Thomas Estate Agents - Castle Cary
Pithers Yard, High Street, Castle Cary
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Full Details for 5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Wincanton, BA9 :

An attractive detached barn conversion which has been sympathetically and thoughtfully converted to offer a spacious family home. Accommodation includes Sitting Room, Snug, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Utility, Guest Bedroom, En Suite Bathroom, Cloaks, 4 Further Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Gardens, Parking.

Verrington Lodge Barn, Verrington, Wincanton, BA9 8BN

About the area
Verrington is a quiet, yet not isolated, hamlet on the edge of Wincanton. Wincanton is a small Somerset market town with extensive facilities including supermarkets, banks, a health centre, Post Office, library, inns and churches. There are also two primary schools and a comprehensive school. Wincanton offers good sporting facilities, including indoor sports centre with pool, and a good outdoor sporting facility. National Hunt Racing takes place at Wincanton Racecourse on the edge of the town. There is easy access to the A303 (London/Exeter) and mainline railway stations at nearby Gillingham Templecombe, (Exeter - Waterloo) and Castle Cary (mainline to Paddington) are within easy reach. There are a number of well regarded independent schools for boys and girls in the area including Hazelgrove, Bruton and Sherborne. For more information on this area in general and individual schools visit our website www.roderickthomas.co.uk

Accommodation
Verrington Lodge Barn is approached from tiled terracotta steps and the solid wooden front door to - HALLWAY - A spacious entrance hall with many character features including polished slate floor tiles, shaped and moulded ceiling beams and woodwork. A bespoke Oak and metal staircase rises to the first floor. Opening with rustic door surround opens to - SITTING ROOM - A generous, light triple aspect room with deep silled windows and double doors opening to the terrace. A large contemporary style gas fireplace is set within the wall and to either side is a polished stone feature sill. Ceiling beams , timbers and stone slate floor tiles. SNUG/LIBRARY - The tiled flooring continues. Currently used as a snug, this room is ideal as a library as it benefits from a generous range of floor to ceiling bookshelves. Two windows with deep sill overlook the pretty garden. Concealed wall mounted TV point.

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KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM - A spacious and welcoming dual aspect room with a range of pained base units with granite work surface throughout and space beneath for a dishwasher. There is a 5 ring gas hob with concealed extractor over and large oven and warming drawers. Attractive stone splash back tiling with mosaic feature inserts. To one end are double doors that lead out to the terrace with plenty of room for a large family table and comfortable seating area. Ceiling beams. Door to - UTILITY - Stable door to outside with viewing window. Space for washing machine, tumbler dryer and fridge freezer. Istalled vacuum system.There are two levels of worktop space and plenty of shelving. Returning to the hall, an opening and steps lead down to the - CLOAKROOM - With a fully tiled floor and feature wall tiling. White WC and contemporary free standing basin on a tiled unit. Window to front.

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BEDROOM - A generous size room with dual aspect windows overlooking the pretty gardens. Ceiling beams. Good range of fitted wardrobes with hanging space and storage within. EN SUITE - A fully tiled room with white suite comprising white bath with shower and rail over, WC and contemporary basin on a tiled unit. Storage cupboard.

First Floor
The spacious light landing has Oak flooring and a sky light, beneath which is a useful study area. MASTER BEDROOM - The oak flooring continues. A good sized room with lots of eaves storage. A deep silled window enjoys a lovely outlook over the garden and surrounding land. WET ROOM - A white suite comprising sunken bath, suspended WC and contemporary basin on a tiled unit. Wet room area with Rain forest shower head and glass tiled wall. Complete floor to ceiling tiling. Heated towel rail, conservation velux. Built in Storage cupboard.

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BEDROOM - Another good sized room, dual aspect with velux and deep silled window with views to open countryside. Plenty of eaves storage space. BATHROOM - A white suite comprising WC, panelled bath and pedestal basin. Fully tiled walls and heated towel rail. Conservation velux. BEDROOM - The Oak flooring continues. Currently used as an office with two conservation velux roof lights and ample eaves storage. BEDROOM - A very generous room with window allowing pleasant garden and countryside outlook. There are a range of fitted storage units.

Gardens and Grounds
On approaching Verrington Lodge Barn from the little used private No Through Lane, you will find a generous parking area for numerous vehicles and the gravelled approach to the main door. There is attractive external features with mellow stone walls, exposed Oak lintels and brick detailing. The gardens, patios and terraces surround the property with numerous places to sit and follow the sun. The thoughtful planting within the retained stone beds and borders retain mature and plentiful shrubs including - willow, fruit trees, topiary, established climbers and mature ornamental trees.. Meandering pathways, stepping stones, rockeries, pergolas and rustic archways lead to further lawned areas, and within one terrace is a constructed pond and waterfall rhyl. From the top lawns are beautiful far reaching views over open fields to hills in the distance, here also is space for an above ground swimming pool and garden shed.

Directions
From the centre of Wincanton, continue out of the town towards Wincanton Racecourse on B3081 (North Street). After a third of a mile, turn Left to Verrington Lane. After a third of a mile, the driveway to Verrignton Lodge Barn will be found on your left.

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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Stations Nearby

Templecombe
4.1 miles
Castle Cary
5.3 miles
Bruton
3.8 miles

Schools Nearby

Yewstock School
10.2 miles
Bruton School for Girls
3.5 miles
Chilton Cantelo School
9.5 miles
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, Wincanton
0.5 miles
Wincanton Primary School
0.6 miles
The Marchant Holliday School
2.2 miles
King Arthur's Community School
0.3 miles
King's Bruton
3.8 miles
Sexey's School - A Church of England Academy
3.7 miles