Detached house for sale in Chard TA20, 5 Bedroom

This substantial period property is currently arranged as a generous family size home whilst to the rear a children's nursery is run from the former skittle alley. So, whether you're looking for a space for multi-generational living, scope to split into several units or want to continue running a business from home this property really does offer a multitude of options.

The Property
Formerly a public house, and with characterful accommodation typical of the period the layout would very much suit a large family or those wanting to run a business from home. There's plenty of space in the main house and beyond in the former skittle alley which now houses the owners' business but also provides scope for annexe accommodation.

Entering from the front door, a porch opens into a hallway with slate flooring. The large open plan living room is full of character with exposed beams and a woodburning stove, whilst there is a further separate reception room to the front which could either be a formal dining room or family room. The kitchen / breakfast room is at the rear with space for a range cooker and links through to the inner hall with stairs up to the first floor. A door from here takes you into a rear hall / passage linking up with the annexe / business space at the rear via a utility space, shower-room and lobby with WC. There are additional entrance doors to the living room and utility area accessible from the carpark should you wish to separate the accommodation for any reason. The first floor accommodation has been used as a self-contained unit, with an eat-in kitchen that could easily be turned back into a fifth bedroom, bathroom with separate shower and four good size bedrooms three of which have attractive open vaulted ceilings with exposed beams.

On the ground floor, and also accessible separately from the car-park / garden the former skittle alley is currently used as a children's nursery and has been refurbished to provide an office area, and large open plan living space with modern fitted kitchen / breakfast area which includes integrated open and microwave and the wall mounted gas central heating boiler. At the very end of the living area is a separate bedroom. A door opens to the car park and French doors open out onto the decking and garden beyond.

Outside
The parking is approached from the road via the original gated archway into the car park area at the rear. Please note, historically the kerb has not been dropped. As you enter through the arch there is a useful stone store / cellar area to the left, whilst beyond is ample parking / turning space for several vehicles. There is a storage shed and further store located in the car park, whilst beyond the former skittle alley is a garden storage area with metal pre-fabricated shed. The decking and garden is screened by picket fencing from the parking area and the lawned garden mostly enclosed by hedging.

Agents Note
The neighbouring property (94a) also has a right of way through the gated arch and owns a designated parking space in the parking area. There is a small area of flying freehold over the cellar / store area.

The current planning permission relates to mixed use for residential purposes alongside childminding, in this instance a 10-place nursery with associated parking. Buyers are advised to check with South Somerset District Council should they wish to run a different form of business or look to use the entire property for residential use only.

The property is located alongside the A358 Furnham Road making it an ideal location for passing trade should you wish to continue running a business. Furnham Road is located on the northern outskirts of Chard, a historic market town with a good mix of local independent stores, large supermarkets and B&Q store. Chard also has a good variety of schools, both state schools and the historic Chard Independent School.

Just a short distance away, the road to Chaffcombe gives access to the Chard-Ilminster cycle path, part of the Sustrans route 33 which follows a predominantly level pathway between the towns along the site of the former railway line, completely away from traffic and popular for cyclists, dog walkers and joggers.

Chard has excellent road links via the A30 which travels east to Crewkerne and Yeovil and west towards Exeter, and the A358 which travels north towards Taunton and the M5 or south towards the Jurassic coast (c.30 minutes drive). There are main-line stations at Axminster, Crewkerne (Waterloo) and Taunton (Paddington).