Detached house for sale in Chard TA20, 3 Bedroom

Tucked away in a lovely position with the sound of a spring fed stream in the background, this substantial chalet style property offers spacious, light-filled rooms and predominantly south-facing gardens.

The Property
From the front door on the west side of the property, you enter into an entrance lobby with tiled floor, which in turn opens into a lovely light filled dual aspect living room with woodburning stove and super bay window letting in plenty of sunshine. There's a handy under stairs storage cupboard and further built-in cupboard with shelving. Glazed doors open into the rear hall, and to the particularly spacious open-plan dining / kitchen area. This extends across the whole of the south side of the property and is lovely and bright throughout the day. It's a super sociable living space with room not only for your dining table, but also for a comfy chair or two. French doors open onto the garden and there are plenty of windows giving views over the garden and making it very family friendly. The kitchen is fitted with a range of birch effect cupboards comprising floor and wall mounted storage cupboards and drawers, with built-in electric hob, double eye-level oven and cooker hood over. There is space for your own dishwasher and space for an upright fridge freezer too. A laminate floor throughout this space flows through onto the rear hall. On a day to day basis the rear hall gives access via a porch to the driveway perfect for bringing in shopping. There's plumbing in the hall for your washing machine, effectively making it a utility space too. It also houses the oil-fired boiler for central heating and hot water. A walk-in cupboard has a window to the side and provides hanging space for coats etc. There is also an under stairs cupboard for extra storage. There is a downstairs shower-room, fitted with WC, wash hand basin and double shower cubicle with mains shower.

On the first floor the landing gives access to the remaining loft space. A velux window lets in natural light from above and a pretty built-in display cupboard would make a nice focal point for your treasured possessions. A few steps lead down to the family bathroom which has a built-in cupboard under the eaves ideal for laundry. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite including bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. Alongside is a ladder style towel rail / radiator. The three bedrooms are all really lovely and the master bedroom is an exceptional size with double aspect windows and views over the garden and village. There are modern fitted wardrobes to the recesses, and an en suite shower room to one corner. Bedroom Two is another larger than average room with lovely views from the dual aspect windows. The third bedroom is a good twin room with both velux window and a window to the side. It also has a fitted wardrobe.

Outside
The property is approached from the lane over a gravel driveway which provides ample parking and access to the substantial double garage / workshop with two up and over doors, power and light. The carport to the side of the double garage can also double as a southerly facing verandah and has a concrete base and polycarbonate roof. To the other side of the drive is a potting shed / lean-to timber shed, and further timber workshop / store. The gardens surround the property on all sides, and there's the relaxing sound of a spring fed stream leading alongside the eastern boundary. The oil tank is also on the eastern side of the house. A path leads around the back to the rear garden which is landscaped over several levels of lawn, borders and south-facing patio next to the dining room French doors, perfect for dining al fresco. There is a small ornamental pond and the garden is predominantly enclosed by mature hedge and timber fencing. The lawns continue around to the front of the property, which in turn lead back around to the driveway. There are various mature trees and a good range of shrubs.

Combe St Nicholas is set in lovely countryside not far from the Blackdown Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with its miles and miles of herepaths popular for walking, cycling and horse-riding. Approximately 3 miles from Chard and 6.5 miles from Ilminster, it has great accessibility to all day to day amenities you require and excellent road links via the A358, A30 and A303. Both the beautiful Jurassic coast to the south and the M5 Junction at Taunton are within c.30 minutes' drive. The A303 London – Exeter trunk road is just an easy 3 minute drive away.

The village offers plenty of opportunities for community involvement and together with the nearby hamlet of Wadeford has a great deal of parish organisations including History group, Horticultural society, short mat bowls, weekly village café in the village hall, ladies groups, and Gala association that organises lots of events and entertainments. The village also has its own Football club with four teams plus a ladies' team, clubhouse and pitch. There is a post office and store, Norman Parish Church, Methodist church, two pubs and Church of England Primary School. Doctors surgeries are available in Chard whilst there are community hospitals in Chard, Axminster, Crewkerne, South Petherton and Honiton. The main district hospitals are at Yeovil and Taunton.