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"A Much Loved Family Home with Room to Grow Barn Conversion on 1.5 Acres

Welcome to a home that s been filled with love, laughter, and memories for over 30 years a beautifully converted barn sitting in 1.5 acres of gardens and grounds, just outside Wincanton. This is more than just a house it s a lifestyle, offering space to grow, play, entertain, and dream.

Step inside and you ll find four spacious double bedrooms, perfect for a growing family. The main bedroom comes with its own en suite, while another bedroom enjoys a private shower ideal for teenagers or guests. A stylish family shower room serves the rest of the home with ease.

At the heart of the property lies a light filled spacious open plan kitchen, dining, and family area the perfect space for busy breakfasts, Sunday roasts, and everything in between. There s also a large, cosy sitting room for family movie nights, and a versatile second reception room that could be a fifth bedroom, playroom, or home office. A handy boot room and utility with WC are ideal for muddy boots, pets, and everyday practicality.

This home is ready to enjoy, yet offers exciting scope to personalise giving you the chance to tailor it to your family s needs and style. It also benefits from solar panels, helping to reduce energy costs and boost sustainability.

Outside, there s plenty of space for children and pets to run free, summer barbecues, and even a few chickens. Ample parking means there s room for visitors too. But what really sets this property apart is the potential two large barns offer scope to create something truly special be it holiday cottages, an events venue, a second home, or a family annexe.

With its rural setting, just a short drive from Wincanton and great road links, this home combines countryside charm with everyday convenience. Whether you re up sizing, multi generational living, or looking for a new adventure, this home offers endless opportunities and a place to make your own family memories.

The Property

Accommodation

Inside Ground Floor
At the front of the property there are two entrances, however, living here you would use the back door, which opens into an essential, for rural life, boot room, which is fitted with storage cupboards and a practical tiled floor. The combined utility cloakroom is also fitted with cupboards, space and plumbing for appliances and houses the oil fired central heating boiler.

You will find a spacious open plan dining room and kitchen that makes a wonderful social space for family and friends to gather and keeps the chef in the conversation. The kitchen area is fitted with a good amount of units consisting of floor cupboards, drawers and eye level cupboards and cabinets with counter lighting beneath. You will find a very generous amount of granite work surfaces with a tiled splash back and a square inset sink plus a Butler sink with a swan neck aerator tap. There is an integrated fridge and built in combined oven and microwave plus an oil fired Aga with hot plates and choice of ovens. The floor is laid in an attractive Canadian oak.

From the dining area an arch opens into a double aspect sitting room with stairs to the first floor and a door that leads to a further reception room that can be tailored to your requirements. It too has a double outlook with window to the front and porthole window to the side. It also benefits from built in storage with shelves and hanging rails.

First Floor
On this floor there is a galleried landing, which would make a great homework station and has access to the boarded loft space, which offers development possibilities. You will also find four generously sized double bedrooms, one with its own shower and basin and the principal bedroom has full height windows taking in rural views and benefits from an en suite shower room. There is also the family shower room that is fitted with a contemporary and stylish suite consisting of large walk in shower with choice of shower head plus there is a combination unit of vanity style wash hand basin and WC.

Outside Parking
From the lane double electric gates open to the drive, which sweeps along the front of the barn to the rear. There is ample parking for multiple vehicles or for caravan, boat, horse box or motor home.

Garden
This is mostly laid to lawn and stretches out to the front of the barn. It is interspersed with trees and shrubs, and offers plenty of scope to have it your way. There are raised vegetable beds, a greenhouse and chicken coop. The grounds are fully enclosed giving peace of mind for children and pet safety.

Outbuildings
At the rear of the property there is a long single storey barn that has been partially converted but allows easy re configuration, if required. It would make a great annexe and an ideal holiday let or family accommodation. There is also another larger barn, which has lapsed planning for a three bedroom dwelling. If offers endless possibilities for usage and can be tailored to your own needs.

Useful Information

Energy Efficiency Rating D
Council Tax Band F
Double Glazed Windows
Oil Fired Central Heating
Septic Tank Drainage
Freehold
Wholly Owned Solar Panels
EV Charging Point

Location

Stoke Trister, Wincanton Stoke Trister is a peaceful village in South Somerset, located about 2 miles southeast of the market town of Wincanton. Surrounded by rolling countryside, it offers a rural lifestyle while benefiting from nearby amenities. Wincanton provides a range of facilities including supermarkets, shops, cafes, and healthcare services. It s also home to the Wincanton Racecourse, a popular venue for National Hunt racing that draws visitors throughout the year. For families, the area offers educational options such as Wincanton Primary School and King Arthur s School, a secondary school located in the town. There is a range of private schools and state schools nearby including Hanford, the Sherborne Schools, Leweston, Bryanston, Port Regis, Hazlegrove, Kings School in Bruton, Sexey s School in Bruton, Sandroyd and Canford. As well as a Roman Catholic Primary School in Wincanton.

With its close proximity to Wincanton and easy access to the A303, Stoke Trister is well suited for those seeking a village setting with convenient links to local amenities and further afield.

Directions

From Wincanton Leave Wincanton heading up the high street onto Bayford Hill. As you leave the town before Riding Gate take a right turn into Bayford Lane. The property will be found on the left hand side shortly after going under the A303.
Postcode BA9 9PE
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