Chaffcombe Lane, Chard

A long-leasehold site available for sale via private treaty

The Property/Site - A rare opportunity to acquire a versatile commercial site extending to approximately 0.73 acres, enjoying direct access and offering a detached two-storey office building, workshop and generous hardstanding yard. The site is securely fenced around its perimeter and is predominantly tarmac and concrete surfaced, with a range of open storage bays providing excellent operational flexibility.

The office building is of red brick construction beneath a pitched tiled roof and provides well-presented accommodation comprising a first floor open-plan office, together with a further office, fitted kitchen and WC at ground floor level. The building benefits from uPVC double-glazed windows, oil-fired central heating and a mix of carpet and vinyl floor coverings throughout.
Spanning over two floors, the property measures:
GF - 162 SqFt
FF - 362 SqFt
Total - 524 SqFt

The site also includes a detached workshop of single-span steel portal frame construction, with profiled steel elevations and roof coverings. The workshop is accessed via three vehicular entrance doors to the front elevation, has a minimum eaves height of approximately 3 metres, and is further enhanced by the provision of an inspection pit.
The single storey unit measures a total of 3005 SqFt.

It should be noted that Somerset Council, as freeholder, retains rights of access to maintain and repair the sluice gates serving the reservoir, which are located within the wider site. These areas are included within the long leasehold title but remain the maintenance responsibility of the Council. The quoted site area of 0.73 acres excludes this section, as it is not available for the long leaseholder’s use.

Situation Text - Chard is a well-established market town in South Somerset, ideally positioned close to the borders of Devon and Dorset and surrounded by attractive countryside, with the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty lying immediately to the north. The town enjoys a convenient yet scenic setting, with the stunning Jurassic Coast, including the popular seaside towns of Lyme Regis and Seaton, located approximately 12–14 miles to the south.

Taunton is approximately 18 miles to the north, providing access to the M5 motorway and mainline rail services, while Yeovil lies around 10 miles to the east. Chard itself offers a comprehensive range of amenities, including supermarkets, independent retailers, leisure facilities and schooling, together with excellent road connectivity via the A30 and A358, making the town an attractive and accessible location for both business and lifestyle purposes.

Local Authority - Somerset Council
RV: £23,750

Services - Mains electricity (3 phase available) and water.
Drainage is a private foul system.
Oil tanks on site.

Tenure - A 999 year long leasehold interest between South Somerset District Council and the lease began on the 12th Mat 2009. 983 years remaining as of 2025. Lease expires on 11th May 3008.

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Epc - F (134)

Viewings - Strictly by appointment only.
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