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Hen House, Leigh House Farm, Forton, Somerset TA20

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Unique Detached Characterful Bungalow
  • Set in Grounds of Approx 1.45 Acres with Paddock
  • 4 Bedrooms, Master with Fireplace & Log-Burner
  • 20ft Sitting/Dining Room with Log-Burner
  • Modern Fitted Kitchen
  • 3 Piece White Bathroom Suite
  • Oil Fired Heating & Solar Panels
  • Double Glazing
  • Off Road Parking, Car-port, Garage, Store/Workshop
  • Mature Gardens with Swimming Pool

Description

A unique and characterful detached 4 bedroom bungalow set in well maintained grounds of approximately 1.45 acres including an enclosed paddock and a substantial timber built car-port, garage, store/workshop and off road parking, all set on a private estate with superb countryside views from the front aspect. The property has been extensively updated in recent times and comprises; storm porch, entrance hall, 20ft sitting/dining room with log-burner, modern fitted kitchen and a white 3 piece bathroom suite. Further benefits from double glazing, oil fired heating, owned solar panels generating an income of approximately £600 per annum. Mature gardens with seating areas and an above ground swimming pool. A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the outstanding location and views.

Approach

Approached via a private lane and shared only by a small number of other properties. A gravel chipped area heads the triple garage and off road parking. A gate gives access to the enclosed front garden with a path leading to; Storm Porch heading the uPVC double glazed front door opening to:

Entrance Hall

A good size hall with exposed timber beams, single panel radiator, laminate flooring, wall mounted thermostat, telephone point and solid wood internal doors to all rooms. Access to the part boarded roof space via a fitted loft ladder, light connected.

Sitting/Dining Room

20' 0'' x 14' 11'' (6.10m x 4.55m) (max)

Double glazed window to the front aspect enjoying superb views over open countryside, further two double glazed windows to the side. Attractive brick built fireplace with a slate hearth and an inset Arrow log-burner. Luxury wood effect vinyl flooring. Built-in display alcove, two double panel radiators and a TV points.

Kitchen

20' 7'' x 9' 7'' (6.27m x 2.93m) (max)

Fitted with a modern range of soft closing light wood effect wall and base units, square edge worktops over and all complemented by tiled splash-backs. Inset stainless steel one and a half bowl and drainer with mixer tap and filter water tap over. Space for an electric range style cooker with a stainless steel chimney style extractor over. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for a large upright fridge/freezer. Base unit housing the Grant floor mounted oil fired boiler. Double glazed windows to the rear and both side aspects, tiled flooring, double panel radiator and a part double glazed stable door opening to the covered seating area.

Bedroom 1

12' 11'' x 11' 11'' (3.94m x 3.63m)

Double glazed window to the front aspect with superb views over open countryside. Feature brick built fireplace with an inset log-burner. Double panel radiator, picture rail and a TV aerial point.

Bedroom 2

11' 10'' x 9' 5'' (3.60m x 2.88m)

Double glazed window to the front (with views). Built-in storage area. Picture rail, TV point and a single panel radiator.

Bedroom 3

11' 10'' x 7' 9'' (3.60m x 2.36m)

Double glazed window to the side aspect, laminate flooring, built-in storage area, picture rail, TV point and a single panel radiator.

Bedroom 4

11' 9'' x 6' 5'' (3.59m x 1.96m)

Double glazed window to the rear aspect, laminate flooring, single panel radiator, picture rail and a TV point.

Bathroom

8' 11'' x 7' 5'' (2.71m x 2.27m) (max)

Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising; 'P' shaped panel bath with a mixer tap, wall mounted thermostatic shower with rainfall head and a glass curved screen over. Wash hand basin and pedestal with taps over. Low level WC. Built-in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder tank and water softener unit. Obscure double glazed window to the side aspect, part tiled and laminate panel walls, shaver point, extractor and a ladder style heated towel rail.

Car-Port, Garage & Store/Workshop

26' 7'' x 17' 3'' (8.10m x 5.26m)

A substantial timber built outbuilding with a tiled roof and solar panels. Divided into three sections of a car-port, garage and workshop/store. Eaves storage space. Power and light connected.

Outside

The property is set within well maintained grounds of approximately 1.45 acres on the Leigh House Farm private estate with superb unspoilt countryside views from the front aspect. The front garden is enclosed by low timber fencing and mainly laid to lawn with a variety of raised flower beds and a feature small pond. Block paved pathways lead to the front door. A lawn to the side aspect leads onto a feature circular paved seating area and gives access to a raised timber decked area for seating and complete with an above ground swimming pool. At the rear of the main property is a useful covered seating area accessed from the kitchen door. Steps lead up to an access gate to the paddock. The paddock is fully enclosed with further separate access and a raised timber playhouse with log-store beneath. Outside lights and water tap. The oil storage tank is concealed to the side of the property.

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax

Band C

Energy Performance Rating

Band D (64)

Services

Mains Electric & Water. Oil Fired Heating. Septic Tank for Drainage. Owned Solar Panels generating an income of approximately £600 per annum.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment only via sole selling agent Tarr Residential on or at 35 Fore Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1PT.

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Band: C

Hen House, Leigh House Farm, Forton, Somerset TA20

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Tarr Residential, Chard

35 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PT

Tarr Residential, Chard

Tarr Residential offer the perfect blend of a professional yet friendly approach to modern Estate Agency with the benefit of an extremely comprehensive marketing package to maximise the selling potential of your property.

Tarr Residential deal with all aspects of the property buying and selling process from instruction level through to the important exchange and completion point in a professional manner to ensure a smooth as possible transaction is achieved in what could otherwise be a

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