Forton

A purpose built three bedroom detached bungalow with attractive level gardens, good size garage with carport and no onward chain.

The Property - Highfields is a well presented individual detached bungalow in need of some general updating with great scope for improvement/enlargement subject to obtaining the appropriate planning consents. The bungalow is believed to have been constructed during the 1960’s and features spacious rooms and pleasant views out over the gardens and countryside. Being set back from the lane side there is ample parking and garaging which also includes a carport.

Accomodation - From the driveway a composite front door leads through to a useful entrance porch and entrance hallway. On your left is the triple aspect sitting/dining room with fireplace and doors going out to a southerly facing covered patio area. The largest of the three bedrooms adjoins the main reception room and could in turn be utilised as a second reception room. The kitchen features a wide range of units and a modern gas Aga which runs the gas fired central heating system. To the rear of the bungalow is the utility room proving additional storage and space for additional white goods. Both remaining double bedrooms are accessed from the inner hallway and include built in wardrobes and the family bathroom has been remodelled with a modern white suite and separate shower enclosure.

Outside - Highfields site well within its plot with land to all four sides. The mainly level lawned gardens sweep around the bungalow and feature a wide variety of mature shrubs as well as numerous seating areas. There is a green house, vegetable garden, outside power point and water supply. To the front of the property is a large area of hard standing and driveway which leads to the garage and carport.

Situation - The small village of Forton lies approximately one mile south of the market town of Chard. This area of South Somerset remains unspoilt and whilst it lies within easy reach of the lovely Jurassic coastline, with historic seaside towns such as Lyme Regis within 30 minutes’ drive, it also offers the best of both worlds with excellent road links such as the A30 and A358 (which in turn connects to the M5 and A303). A whole range of local market towns provide everything you need for day to day living. Whilst Chard has plenty to offer including high street banks, independent shops, three supermarkets and B&Q store, there are also the smaller market towns of Ilminster and Crewkerne within easy driving distance.

The pretty market town of Ilminster has a lovely range of independent stores, butchers, delicatessen and hardware store mostly clustered around the historic Minster church. Crewkerne has a mainline station and Waitrose supermarket, whilst Axminster also has a railway station on the same mainline.

By its nature, the rolling South Somerset countryside offers great possibilities for walking and cycling, indeed the Sustrans Route 33 cycle path runs along a traffic-free railway path from Chard to Ilminster.

Services - Mains electric, gas, water and drainage.
Broadband: Standard available
Mobile Coverage: Limited indoors, likely outdoors. Source- Ofcom.org
Local Authority: South Somerset District Council. Council Tax Band D

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