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Cucklington, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

2,605 sq ft

242 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • Substantial family home
  • Stunning countryside views
  • Large gardens of around 3/4 of an acre
  • Sweeping driveway, and double garage
  • Beautiful location on edge of sought after village
  • 5 double bedrooms - 4 reception rooms
  • Oak framed garden room
  • Excellent communication links via A303

Description

THE OLD RECTORY, CUCKLINGTON, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9PX
A substantial and most attractive detached five-bedroom house with far-reaching views across the Blackmore Vale, set within expansive gardens and grounds; on the outskirts of the quiet village of Cucklington.
The accommodation includes an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, study, oak framed garden room, office, cloakroom, five double bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms.
The grounds surround the house and consist of well-established gardens that enjoy great privacy, ample parking in front of a timber double garage, and a small orchard.
Accommodation
Built in 1934, The Old Rectory has handsome colour-washed brick elevations under a tiled roof with several prominent gable dormers to both the front and rear aspects. The house has been occupied by the same owners since 1997 and since then has been subject to several improvements, notably the addition of a bedroom and bathroom to the first floor and an oak framed garden room with a tiled roof which perfectly captures the best of the views.
The property is entered through the front door into an entrance lobby, from which the cloakroom and entrance hall are accessed. The centrally located entrance hall has a staircase rising to the floor and also connects the main living rooms of the house; many of which are thoughtfully positioned on the southern side of the house to make the most of the sunny aspect and glorious views.
The sitting room is a large principal living room nearly 22’ in length and enjoys features including a dual aspect, bay window and dressed stone fireplace with wood burner. Adjacent is the study which has plentiful book shelving and French doors leading out to the garden.
The kitchen has an excellent array of fitted units with integral appliances including a gas-fired Rayburn Royale and an electric cooker with hob above and a walk-in larder. There is a utility area off the main kitchen with space for a washing machine, dishwasher and fridge. An archway opens from the main kitchen into the dining room which also has a bay window.
Doors from the dining and utility rooms lead into the stunning garden room. This has been constructed from high-quality oak with a bespoke design allowing for windows looking out over the grounds and views beyond on three sides. There is a tiled roof above with inset LED spotlights and French doors directly out to the garden.
Upstairs, there are five double bedrooms, a bathroom and a shower room. The master bedroom, guest room and fifth bedroom which is used as a dressing room all enjoy the benefit of having built-in wardrobes.
It is also worth noting that the attic is of a considerable size and is boarded with access via a loft ladder meaning it is great for storage and could even be converted, subject to obtaining the necessary consents.
Accessed from an external door, and separate from yet adjoining the main accommodation are the office and garden store. This is an ideal space for any buyer who works from home.
Outside
From the no-through lane, a sweeping gravel driveway leads up to the house where there is a parking area and a timber double garage. At the end of the drive, the property is secured by a five-bar gate and cattle grid. In addition to the double garage, there is a second single garage also accessed from the parking area which has been used to store garden tools and machinery.
Along the left-hand side of the drive is a lawn interspersed with a variety of fruit trees and also silver birch, horse chestnut and plum trees. The gardens stretch round to the southern aspect where there is a lawned garden of considerable size, bounded by mixed hedgerows clipped low enough to ensure the views are easily enjoyed whilst also maintaining complete privacy above the country lane. There is a large, sunny terrace spanning across the rear of the property, accessed also by the French doors from the study. In the southern corner of the garden is a small, mature woodland area with a path leading through to access the lane into the village.
In all, the gardens and grounds amount to approximately three-quarters of an acre.

About the area
Cucklington is a beautifully positioned and quiet village on a hillside overlooking the Blackmore Vale. Within the village itself is a church and village hall and the nearby village of Buckhorn Weston which has a pub and church. The towns of Wincanton and Gillingham are also close by with a wide range of amenities.
There are highly regarded primary, nursery, State and Independent Schools in the area including Hazelgrove in Sparkford, Port Regis and various schools in Bruton and Sherborne.
There are mainline railway stations in Gillingham and Castle Cary with regular services to London Waterloo and Paddington respectively.
Many countryside walks and bridleways are within easy walking distance of the property.
Services
LPG gas. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Superfast fibre broadband.
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 in 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.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Cucklington, Wincanton, Somerset, BA9

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  • Gillingham (Dorset) Station3.5 miles
  • Templecombe Station4.4 miles
  • Bruton Station6.2 miles
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About Roderick Thomas, Castle Cary

2 High Street Castle Cary BA7 7AW
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We believe we have the best selection of interesting and individual properties within a wide area in all price ranges. 

We sell a good many properties which do not reach the open market. Likewise our lettings department covers the same area and also deals with cottages to country houses. Let us know your requirements. 

We are happy to value or survey any property we are not dealing with and indeed to assist in a search for a suitable property. 

If you are considering selling please call us. We have extensive expertise in promoting properties effectively and negotiating successfully. 

We would be delighted to visit your property and give confidential opinion of value without charge or obligation.

Our Estate Agency is different in many aspects for others, not least in charges. 

For further information, please do no hesitate to contact us on cc@roderickthomas.co.uk or by telephone on 01963 351993.

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