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Forton Road, Chard, Somerset, TA20

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • DETACHED 1950'S PROPERTY
  • LARGE GARDEN
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS PLUS SUN ROOM AND OFFICE
  • SCOPE TO EXTEND
  • NO ONWARD CHAIN

Description

A rare opportunity to purchase this attractive 1950's detached property with garage, parking and a beautiful long mature rear garden situated within easy reach of the town centre and amenities.
The property provides vast accommodation via a number of spacious rooms offering highly versatile accommodation set over two floors.

On the ground floor you are greeted with a spacious entrance hall fitted with beautiful Parquet flooring complemented by an attractive wooden staircase.

To the front a spacious sitting room with attractive bay window also features a lovely fireplace housing a wood burner.
A second reception room also features a bay window overlooking the beautiful rear gardens and is also fitted with attractive Parquet flooring leading through to a side extension housing an office continuing into a snug with doors out on to a private covered seating area.

A kitchen breakfast room is fitted with a good selection of wall, base and display units accompanied by a separate utility room providing ample appliance space with a further door out to the rear garden. The utility provides access to a downstairs cloakroom and a personal door leading internally into the garage.

Up to the first floor you are met with a spacious landing leading through to a wonderful main bedroom boasting an attractive bay window providing a beautiful out look over the substantial rear garden. An en-suite shower room fitted with a three-piece suite complements the main bedroom wonderfully.

A second large double bedroom also with attractive bay window is situated to the front of the property.
A further third bedroom and family bathroom completes the living accommodation, however off of the landing is a door into a loft room fitted with a large Velux window and sloped ceilings opening through to an additional loft storage area.

A private front garden is laid to brick paving providing off street parking whilst giving access to the garage. A side entrance leads through to a wonderful large rear garden.

The rear garden is certainly the star of the show, rarely does a Town property benefit from such a large plot that has been lovingly maintained over the years. Mainly laid to a large lawn area enclosed by a variety of mature planting and trees continues through to a 'working' area situated at the rear of the garden housing feature pond, vegetable gardens, wooden storage shed.

Externally this lovely older style property sits within a substantial plot offering ample space and potential to extend the property in various ways (subject to the necessary consents). Internal viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, space and versatility of this property both internally and externally.

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: TBC

Accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor: Porch, entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, dining room, utility room, office, snug and cloakroom
First floor: Main bedroom with ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms, bathroom and loft room.


Porch

uPVC main entrance with opaque double glazed side windows into entrance hall. Wooden door into entrance hall.

Entrance Hall

Parquet flooring, stairs rising to first floor, understairs storage area, security alarm panel, radiator and doors to all principle rooms.

Sitting Room

Lovely dual aspect room with attractive double glazed Bay window to the front aspect and double glazed side window. Fireplace with wooden mantle and surround, tiled inset and hearth fitted with a wood burner. Radiator and television point.

Dining Room

Attractive double glazed Bay window with lovely views overlooking the rear garden. Parquet flooring, fireplace with inset gas fire. Radiator. Door to office.

Office

Double glazed window to the front aspect. Door through to snug.

Snug

Double glazed sliding door to covered patio seating area.

Kitchen Breakfast Room

Fitted with a range of matching wall, base and display units set beneath worktops with inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer. Inset elevated oven and grill, inset electric hob with hood over. Space for fridge. Spotlights and double glazed window to the rear aspect. Door to utility room.

Utility Room

Fitted with wall and base units set beneath worktops. Space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, radiator. Double glazed window to the side aspect and uPVC door out to rear garden. Door to cloakroom and door into garage.

Cloakroom

Two-piece suite comprising low-level W.C and wall mounted wash hand basin. Heated towel rail, wall mounted central heating boiler, light and shaving point.

Integral Garage

Electric up and over door, light, power and solar control panel.

First Floor Landing

Access to all principle rooms.

Bedroom One

Double glazed Bay window to rear aspect with views across the garden. Radiator and door into ensuite shower room.

Ensuite Shower Room

Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low-level W.C and corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Opaque double glazed window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Two

Double glazed Bay window to the front aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Three

Radiator and double glazed window to the front aspect.

Bathroom

Fitted with a three-piece suite comprising panelled bath with electric shower and screen over, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level W.C. Radiator, extractor fan and access to roof void.

Loft Room

Accessed via a door off of the landing th eloft room has a large Velux window and sloped ceilings with an opening through to an additional loft storage room with access to the eaves.

Front

The front garden is primarily laid to brick paving providing ample off street parking enclosed by a mixture of mature planting, trees and hedging. A path to the side of the property leads through to the rear garden.

Rear Garden

The rear garden is of particular note very long in length, perfect for those keen gardeners. Primarily laid to lawn with a raised covered seating area giving access to the sun room. Midway along the garden is a paved seating area with wooden Pergola. A path leads to the rear of the garden housing an attractive feature pond, vegetable garden and wooden storage shed. At the rear of the property are two further block-built store rooms and a greenhouse. The whole established garden has various areas of mature planting, hedging and trees, fully enclosed by a mixture of walling, fencing and mature hedging.

Property Information

Services Mains water, drainage, gas and electric. Solar panels. Broadband and Mobile Coverage Superfast Broadband is available in this area and mobile signal should be available indoors from two major providers and outdoors from all four major providers. Information supplied by ofcom.org.uk Agents Note The property has had spray foam roof insulation installed which will restrict the mortgage borrowing on this property, a potential purchaser is advised to discuss this with their financial advisor/mortgage lender before viewing.

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COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Paul Fenton Estate Agents, Chard

34 Fore Street, Chard, TA20 1PT
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Paul Fenton Estate Agents offers a friendly, approachable and personable service ensuring our customers' expectations and needs are our priority.

Agents Emma and Alex are local people born and raised within the Chard & Ilminster area ensuring excellent local knowledge is provided to buyers and sellers alike. With over 20 years combined estate agency experience they have successfully assisted 100's of clients with their house move within the Chard, Ilminster and Crewkerne areas with returning clients and recommendations regularly forthcoming.

Our passion at Paul Fenton Estate Agents is to help fellow local people through every step of the house selling maze ensuring costs are minimal without compromising on the service we provide. We want our clients to know that we are here to assist them at all times throughout the whole selling process using our substantial experience to smoothly and successfully see them through to completion.

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