Market Place, Wincanton, BA9

Positioned in the very heart of Wincanton’s historic Market Place, 5 Market Place offers a rare opportunity to acquire a wonderful home in a thriving town centre setting. Dating back to the 18th century and Grade II listed, the property has been sympathetically restored and blends period charm with practical living, providing well-proportioned accommodation filled with natural light. All just a short stroll from local amenities, independent shops and cafés, this is a welcoming and versatile property rich in character and steeped in history.

The ground floor offers a flexible commercial space with the potential to be incorporated into the main home, retained as a business unit, or let separately to generate additional income. Currently operating as a thriving artisan pizzeria, the premises feature a superb wood-fired pizza oven in a commercial kitchen, a separate café area, with a well-equipped kitchen area. A WC has been thoughtfully created within the former safe, retained from one of its previous chapters in history as a solicitor’s office. Having been used as a venue for workshops and events, the commercial element offers a huge amount of potential for a range of future uses.

The residential part of the property occupies the upper two floors and can be accessed through the restaurant from Market Place or via a second entrance onto Church Street. The living rooms are located on the first floor, each offering a wonderfully light space with exposed wooden beams and painted wooden floors throughout. The kitchen is a free-flowing room furnished with freestanding furniture which gives a very flexible feel and plenty of room to be a very sociable kitchen. There are four reception rooms; a more formal dining room, a cosy snug, a useful study (or could be 5th bedroom) and a lovely sitting room with plenty of space for all the family to be together and a dual aspect outlook.

There are two staircases rising from the first to the second floor, offering flexibility in how the accommodation can be arranged and enjoyed. The bedrooms are positioned on the second floor and are all generous doubles, filled with natural light and enjoying views over the High Street. The bathroom is thoughtfully styled, featuring a freestanding bath, a Victorian-style WC with high-level cistern, and a wash hand basin set within a classic washstand cabinet.

Outside

The hidden gem of 5 Market Place is the unexpected rooftop garden, accessed via a hatch and staircase from the second-floor landing. From here, far-reaching views unfold across the rooftops of the town to the countryside beyond, creating a wonderfully private setting for relaxing or dining alfresco. A further secluded roof terrace can be found at a lower level, accessed from the main staircase, offering an additional outdoor retreat.

While the property does not include allocated parking, there is ample on-street parking available nearby, and the town’s public car parks are within easy reach, many offering free long-stay parking.

Location

Wincanton is a well-served Somerset market town with a friendly, everyday feel and a traditional town-centre hub around the High Street and Market Place, where you’ll find an excellent mix of independent shops, cafés and local services. For families, schooling is well catered for, with Wincanton Primary School (ages 4–11) and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School (ages 4–11), alongside secondary provision at King Arthur’s School (ages 11–16).

Those looking to commute will appreciate the excellent road connections, with the town sitting close to the A303 and linking routes including the A371 (which connects with the A357 and A359 near Castle Cary).

Castle Cary itself is a popular neighbouring market town, with a mainline station offering direct trains to London Paddington (as little as 1 hour 20 minutes on the fastest services), an excellent High Street and the spectacular gardens and grounds at The Newt. To the west, the sought-after town of Bruton is within easy reach and is home to Hauser & Wirth Somerset, a standout arts destination in the area.

Viewing arrangements

Strictly by appointment through Cooper and Tanner in Castle Cary on 01963 350327.

Local Information Wincanton

Local Council: Somerset

Council Tax Band: C

Heating: Mains gas central heating

Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas connected.