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Little Hill, Buckland St. Mary, Chard

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream - Thursday 23rd July 2026 2.00pm - Merley House, Wimborne BH21 3AA
  • Detached chalet-style residence
  • Stunning position on the Blackdown Hills
  • Set in 2.39 acres (0.97 hectares)
  • 4/5 bedrooms over two floors
  • Generous, well-proportioned accommodation
  • Double garage plus two stables / store rooms
  • In need of modernisation and remodelling

Description

Set in 2.39 acres on the edge of the picturesque Blackdown Hills, this individual and spacious detached property offers you the chance to create your a dream home, in a dream location.

The Property - A practical storm porch leads into a spacious reception hall, with the main living areas positioned at the rear of the property to take full advantage of the beautiful views across the grounds. These include an especially generous living room with access to the sun terrace, a kitchen adjoining a well-proportioned dining/family room that could easily be combined to create one large open-plan space, as well as a ground-floor bathroom, double bedroom, and utility room with an adjoining shower area and WC.

Upstairs, a sizeable landing provides access to four additional bedrooms and a well-sized family bathroom. Whether you choose to update and modernise the existing accommodation or use the current property as the foundation for a more ambitious redesign, the house offers exceptional scope to create a truly outstanding home in this highly desirable location.

Outside - A generous driveway to the front of the property sweeps down to a double garage with two adjoining stables / store rooms. The extensive grounds are currently uncultivated and lie predominantly to the south-west. A large paved sun terrace extends across the rear of the property and makes the most of the fabulous views.

Situation - Buckland St Mary is a rural parish on the Blackdown Hills, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (now known as a National Landscape) on the border of Somerset and Devon. It’s very much your quintessential countryside setting with rolling hills and pastoral scenes around every corner, and yet is still only a short drive from excellent road links via the A30 / A303 connecting to the A358 and M5. Buckland St Mary village benefits from facilities including a primary school, pretty Church and community hall. The neighbouring villages of Combe St Nicholas and Bishopswood have a wider range of facilities including local pubs and many community-based activities.

The pretty market town of Ilminster lies about 6 miles to the east, and has a wonderful range of local facilities including award winning Butchers, Deli, independent retailers, cafes and restaurants. The County Town of Taunton is just 8 miles to the North with excellent retail, commercial and educational opportunities. There are main line railway stations at both Crewkerne (Waterloo) and Taunton (Paddington). For those wanting to nip to the coast the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline is just 18 miles to the south at Lyme Regis and accessible within 30-40 minutes’ drive.

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Services - Mains water and electricity are connected. The executors believe the property is on a private drainage system. There are currently two boilers at the property, one solid fuel and one oil fired. Buyers will need to make their own investigations into services as as no further information will be available from the executors.

Ultrafast broadband is available. There is mobile coverage at the property, please refer to Ofcom's website for further information.

Material Information - Somerset Council Tax Band E

The property is located within a designated National Landscape (formerly known as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

Please note, we are aware that the property has spray foam insulation in the roof space.

Solicitors - Richard Lewis
Chard Street
Axminster
EX13 5DS


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Little Hill, Buckland St. Mary, Chard
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Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Driveway
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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Affordability

Monthly repayments£1,806
Property: £ 360,000
Deposit: £ 36,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Symonds & Sampson, Ilminster

21 East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AN
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Exciting News!! Symonds & Sampson LLP is delighted to have been recognised as one of the top 2% of Estate Agents and Letting Agents in the UK, and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2026 – the most comprehensive review of UK agencies. The firm has been awarded the highest prize, Double Gold, for Sales and Lettings across all eleven agency offices. This puts us firmly in the top 2% of agencies across the UK!

Residential Estate Agents You Can Trust

Symonds & Sampson has been providing a comprehensive range of property services to clients across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Cornwall since 1858.

Proudly independent to this day, our reputation is built on trust and integrity, and our forward-thinking experts are committed to providing a high-quality agency service from start to finish. Your home is probably the most significant investment you will ever make, and you can trust our knowledgeable agents to guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience.

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• Extensive register of applicants actively searching for property

• Over 250,000 average monthly website views

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We are one of the few firms in the area that can offer the sale of property by private treaty, auction and tender, and we are proud of our thriving letting and property management department.

Furthermore, as a multidisciplinary firm, we can leverage the extensive knowledge of our in-house valuers, surveyors, and planners to provide the advice and support you need for buying, selling, or managing your residential, rural, and commercial properties.

We look forward to helping you.

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