New England, Chard

Situated in an idyllic location this charming detached cottage has delightful gardens extending to approximately 1 acre with separate workshop/studio and detached double garage. Council Tax band E, EPC rating F, Freehold

Situation - Quietly tucked away down a small country lane the property is surrounded by traditional unspoilt countryside yet within 1 mile of the centre of Chard. Historic Chard lies on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provides a wide range of supermarkets, specialist retailers, banks and an independent and state schools. The County Town of Taunton is some 14 miles to the North offering excellent retail, commercial and educational opportunities, together with an intercity rail service (London Paddington) and access to the M5 motorway. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is 14 miles to the South at Lyme Regis and the regional airports of Bristol and Exeter are both within easy reach

Description - Pleasant Valley is a centuries old detached cottage which has been improved and extended over the years and retains much of its original charm and character. It is the setting that is so special being surrounded by its own gardens and grounds it provides a very private position with no near neighbours.

Accommodation - The accommodation includes an entrance hall with turning staircase to first floor and door to downstairs cloakroom. The sitting room centres upon an open fireplace with dual aspect windows, beamed ceilings and door to the conservatory which enjoys wonderful views over the garden and has double doors opening onto a rear terrace. There is a separate dining room again with beamed ceilings and windows overlooking the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with roll edge work tops, electric hob with extractor hood over, built in oven and sink. There is a rear hall which opens out onto a separate garden room/study with door to rear garden and further door to another downstairs wc.

On the first floor there are three good sized bedrooms. two with built in wardrobes and a bathroom with bath, washbasin, wc.

Outside - There is a shared driveway which leads to a number of other adjoining properties with an access via a five bar gate opening onto a gravelled hardstanding which provides access to a detached double garage and access to the studio/workshop which could easily be converted to provide self contained accommodation if required subject to the necessary planning consents as there is a utility and bathroom.

The gardens surround the property and have been beautifully manicured over the years. There are deep paved patio areas to the front, side and rear all enjoying wonderful views over the garden. The garden has been separated into various parts and is surrounded by mature specimen trees, fruit trees and shrubs. There is a substantial vegetable garden with fruit cages, raised beds, greenhouses and timber stores.

Services - Mains drainage, electricity. Electric heating. Standard broadband available (Ofcom) Mobile signal likely available (Ofcom). Please note the agents have not inspected or tested the services.

Directions - From Taunton take the A358 towards Chard. On entering the hamlet of Hornsbury turn right and then the first right. Follow the lane around the sharp right hand bend and the property can be found after a short distance on the left hand side.