# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (BA9 9JZ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 57A, HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET BA9 9JZ | | Price | £200,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £195,000 Jan 2026 | ## Description A wonderful opportunity to acquire this Grade II listed two-bedroom maisonette, ideally located in the heart of Wincanton. Although the accommodation is mainly arranged over the first and second floors, the property also benefits from a large cellar and a private, well-proportioned garden, features rarely found in such a central location. The accommodation is accessed via an entrance vestibule leading into a hallway, which also provides access to the cellar. A turning staircase with the original bannister rises to the first floor landing, where a tall arched window allows natural light to flood the space. The principal reception rooms are arranged across the first floor. To the front, a spacious sitting room features twin sash windows, creating a bright and inviting living area. The dining room, positioned between the sitting room and kitchen, provides a versatile space ideally suited to both entertaining and everyday use. The kitchen is fitted in a galley style and includes a door opening onto a timber-decked terrace, which in turn leads down to the main garden. On the second floor, the property offers two bedrooms and a generous bathroom. Both bedrooms feature sash windows, while the principal bedroom provides ample space for wardrobes and additional furnishings. Externally, the maisonette is further enhanced by a sizeable and secluded garden. Predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by mature shrubs and a pond, the garden is enclosed by natural stone walling, offering a high degree of privacy and a rare green retreat in the centre of town. In summary, this property represents an excellent opportunity to purchase a characterful home in a highly convenient location. With a private garden, large cellar and a number of period features, it offers a combination of charm and practicality seldom available in this setting. ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL: Entrance vestibule shared with one other property. INNER HALL: Radiator, door to cellar, stairs to first floor landing. FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Doors to Sitting room and Dining room. SITTING ROOM: 18’5” x 10’9” A delightful bright and airy room with two sash windows to front aspect, fireplace with tiled hearth, shelved recesses to both sides of the chimney breast, radiator, exposed floorboards and arched alcove with fitted chest of drawers. DINING ROOM: 12’1” (narrowing to 8’1”) x 12’2” Sash window to rear aspect with window seat, shelved alcove with cupboard below, exposed floorboards, two built-in shelved storage cupboards, radiator and opening to: KITCHEN: 15’ x 4’11” A galley style kitchen comprising single drainer stainless steel sink unit with double cupboard below, further wall unit, long work surface, wall mounted gas boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine, radiator, window to side aspect, door to outside terrace and garden. From the first floor a turning staircase with feature arched window to the second floor: SECOND FLOOR LANDING: Airing cupboard housing hot water tank with shelving for linen and hatch to loft. BEDROOM 1: 16’8” (narrowing to 14’) x 8’5” Feature cast iron fireplace with timber surround and mantle, sash window to front aspect, picture rail, built-in shelved cupboard and radiator. BEDROOM 2: 10’3” x 8’1” Radiator, sash window to front aspect and picture rail. BATHROOM: A good sized room with white suite comprising panelled bath with screen and shower over, low level WC, wash hand basin, sash window to rear aspect with window seat, radiator, heated towel rail and exposed floorboards. OUTSIDE The garden is a particular feature being well established and enclosed by a natural stone wall. From the kitchen a door leads out onto a timber decked terrace ideal for alfresco dining. Steps lead down onto the garden which is of a good size with a lawned area, mature plants, pond and seating area. DIRECTIONS: From our office proceed up the High Street and number 57A will be found on the left. SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas central heating all subject to the usual utility regulations. TENURE: Leasehold: 985 years. SERVICE CHARGE: Responsible for two thirds of building insurance and service charge. VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents. The town of Wincanton is an appealing South Somerset town bordering the counties of Dorset and Wiltshire. Local amenities including a Co-Op supermarket, butcher, bakery, fruit and veg and whole foods shop, Morrisons, Lidl, Health Centre, Post Office, library, cafes, eateries and sports centre with gym and swimming pool. The town has a thriving community with an active library as well as a community centre at the Balsam Centre which has a busy schedule of classes and groups. The town is a 10 minute drive from the fantastic offerings of Bruton including the Hauser & Wirth Art Gallery and Roth Bar & Grill, 10 minutes from the impressive highly-regarded Newt Hotel, 15 minutes from the pretty market town of Castle Cary and 20 minutes from the attractive Dorset town of Sherborne. It is also close to the A303 for an easy drive to/from London (approx 2 hours drive) and Berry’s coaches which operates a twice daily service to London. Other local attractions are a number of National Trust properties including Stourhead and approximately an hour’s drive from the beautiful Dorset coastline featuring some of the best beaches in the country. There is a Waitrose 10 minutes away in Gillingham or at Sherborne and an excellent local farm shop and restaurant at Kimbers (5 minutes away). There is also the renowned Wincanton racecourse, Cale Park with children's play area, skatepark, café, and pretty River Cale which runs through to the countryside behind Loxton House. ## Property Photos - ![Picture No. 17](/listings/photos/172608917/503220) - Picture No. 17 - ![Picture No. 07](/listings/photos/172608917/503221) - Picture No. 07 - ![Picture No. 06](/listings/photos/172608917/503222) - Picture No. 06 - ![Picture No. 10](/listings/photos/172608917/503223) - Picture No. 10 - ![Picture No. 08](/listings/photos/172608917/503224) - Picture No. 08 - ![Picture No. 11](/listings/photos/172608917/503225) - Picture No. 11 - ![Picture No. 04](/listings/photos/172608917/503226) - Picture No. 04 - ![Picture No. 03](/listings/photos/172608917/503227) - Picture No. 03 - ![Picture No. 01](/listings/photos/172608917/503228) - Picture No. 01 - ![Picture No. 13](/listings/photos/172608917/503229) - Picture No. 13 - ![Picture No. 02](/listings/photos/172608917/503230) - Picture No. 02 - ![Picture No. 16](/listings/photos/172608917/503231) - Picture No. 16 - ![Picture No. 12](/listings/photos/172608917/503232) - Picture No. 12 - ![Picture No. 14](/listings/photos/172608917/503233) - Picture No. 14 - ![Picture No. 05](/listings/photos/172608917/503234) - Picture No. 05 - ![Picture No. 19](/listings/photos/172608917/503235) - Picture No. 19 - ![Picture No. 18](/listings/photos/172608917/503236) - Picture No. 18 ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/172608917/503237) - Floorplan ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC Rating Graph](/listings/photos/172608917/503238) - EPC Rating Graph ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 57A HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JZ | £195,000 | 29/01/2026 | Flat | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | [Same street] 73 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JZ | £265,000 | 02/03/2026 | Terraced | | 5 GREENS PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9FL | £227,000 | 18/12/2025 | Terraced | | 5 GREENS PLACE, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9FL | £210,000 | 18/07/2023 | Terraced | | 6 MANOR GARDENS, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9QR | £240,000 | 03/02/2023 | Terraced | | 4 WOODPECKER MEWS, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9GZ | £289,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 81 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9JZ | £405,000 | 29/09/2022 | Terraced | | 8 GREENS PLACE, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9FL | £250,000 | 21/09/2022 | Terraced | | 21 OVERTON, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9LF | £225,000 | 25/08/2022 | Terraced | | 36 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 9JU | £407,000 | 25/07/2022 | Terraced | | 19 OVERTON, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9LF | £230,000 | 28/06/2022 | Terraced | | GILLIE COTTAGE FLINGERS LANE, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9LE | £250,000 | 19/04/2022 | Terraced | | 60 HIGH STREET, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9JF | £473,560 | 28/01/2022 | Terraced | | 1 WOODPECKER MEWS, WINCANTON, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, BA9 9GZ | £199,950 | 13/09/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £335,000 (2 sales) **Area average:** £272,865 (11 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £231,750 (4 Terraced, BA9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -13.7% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,108/mo - **Realistic:** £1,231/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,354/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Yeovil (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, North Street, BA9 | £825/mo | 2 | 0.21 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Cavalier Way, BA9 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £810/mo (2 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.41% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £101,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £81,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £810/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 4.9% - **Cost-to-rent:** 20.6× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-84/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -1.7% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 16.5% - **10y growth:** -42.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South West; Terraced series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -0.4% - **5y growth (index):** 14.3% - **10y growth (index):** 38.6% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)