Old Orchard, Forton, Chard
- PROPERTY TYPE
Semi-Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
1,082 sq ft
101 sq m
- TENUREDescribes 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
- Three bedrooms
- Modernised bathroom
- Spacious sitting room
- Newly fitted kitchen
- Doors leading to the garden
- Utility/boot room
- Private south-facing garden
- Double garage/workshop
- Driveway parking
Description
Situation - Forton is a small rural village on the borders of Somerset, Devon and Dorset. Although less than 2 miles from Chard this is a thriving community with a variety of village activities. Chard itself offers a choice of major supermarkets, smaller retailers, banks, medical and leisure facilities whilst The County town of Taunton is just 16 miles to the North with an intercity rail link (London Paddington) and access to the M5 motorway.
Both Chard and Axminster offer a wide range of amenities and Axminster has the benefit of the main South Western Rail service, which runs from Exeter St David's to London Waterloo. There are several popular primary schools within easy reach and a wide choice of both independent and state secondary schools.
The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is about 15 miles to the South at Lyme Regis and other nearby places of interest include the historic house of Forde Abbey and National Trust lands at Lamberts Castle.
Description - This three bedroom property has been completely renovated and offers a well balanced accommodation suited to family living. The sitting room offers a comfortable setting for everyday relaxation . The kitchen has been recently fitted with a range of modern units, providing ample cupboard and worktop space. A lovely bright room with doors lead directly out to the garden. There are three bedrooms served by a modernised bathroom. A particularly useful addition is the large utility/boot room, offering practical storage and space for day-to-day use.
Outside - Outside, the property enjoys a private, south-facing garden that has been carefully landscaped and is well established, offering a good degree of privacy. A newly laid patio provides an ideal area for outdoor seating and entertaining. The garden is complemented by a range of useful sheds and a substantial 20 foot double garage/workshop, providing excellent storage and versatility. The property also benefits from an electric car charging port with a graveled driveway with the ability to fit 2 vehicles.
Services - Main supply to the property. Gas central heating. Good outdoor mobile network, variable indoors. Standard broadband available. (Ofcom 2026)
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Old Orchard, Forton, Chard- 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: B
- 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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Old Orchard, Forton, Chard
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