Forton, Chard, TA20

A charming three-bedroom detached bungalow, thoughtfully converted from a former milking parlour and rich in original character. Private, low-maintenance gardens and driveway parking. EPC: Band D.

The Parlour is an immaculately presented three-bedroom detached bungalow, situated in the sought-after village of Forton. Originally a traditional milking parlour, the property was converted in the early 2000s and has since been thoughtfully updated, carefully preserving many of its original character features. These include exposed beams, impressive high ceilings throughout, and areas of exposed stonework, all of which contribute to a sense of space and charm. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a generous entrance porch, leading into an open-plan kitchen, living, and dining area. The kitchen is well-appointed and spacious, featuring an integrated dishwasher, Kenwood cooker, and ample space for a fridge/freezer. The living area is a bright and expansive space, enhanced by a recently installed wood-burning stove and patio doors that open directly onto a paved garden area. To the right of the entrance is a versatile separate room, currently configured as a utility area with a fitted butler sink and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. However, due to its generous proportions, this room has previously been used as a home office. The accommodation continues along the hallway, where there are three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is of an excellent size and benefits from an ensuite shower room, multiple fitted storage solutions, and patio doors opening onto the garden, allowing natural light to fill the space. Bedrooms two and three are both doubles; the second bedroom includes fitted double wardrobes just before you enter the room, while the third offers a single fitted wardrobe. The family bathroom is spacious and comprises a bath, separate shower, wash basin, and WC.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTP—Ultrafast broadband is available—highest available download speed 1600 Mbps, highest available upload speed 115 Mbps. (Openreach).
Mobile Coverage: Available via EE, O2, THREE and VODAFONE. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. 
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea and Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%).

The house is quietly tucked away on the edge of this small rural hamlet on the Somerset/Dorset border, some 2½ miles to the South East of Chard and surrounded by glorious unspoilt countryside. Chard is well served with a wide range of amenities including a choice of major supermarkets, smaller retailers, banks, leisure facilities etc and the County Town of Taunton is some 16 miles to the North, with an intercity rail link (London Paddington) and access to the M5 motorway. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is about 14 miles to the South at Lyme Regis and other nearby places of interest including the historic house of Forde Abbey and National Trust lands at Lamberts Castle.

Externally, the property enjoys two private, low-maintenance garden areas. The main garden is laid predominantly to patio and complemented by mature shrubs, along with a detached shed that has previously been used as an art studio. The second garden area is accessed directly from the living room patio doors and is fully paved, providing an ideal space for outdoor entertaining. The property is completed by a driveway that would accommodate two cars.