10 MAPLE DRIVE,
SOMERTON, SOMERSET, TA11 6FS
Glastonbury 8 miles, Street 6 miles, Langport 4 miles, Castle Cary 10 miles (London Paddington approximately 1½ hours), Yeovil 12 miles (London Waterloo approximately 2½ hours), Taunton/M5 (Junction 25) 16 miles and A303 3½ miles. Distances and times are approximate.
DESCRIPTION
An attractive double-fronted detached family home, built in 2021 and occupying a pleasant position on the popular Somerton Mead development on the edge of this thriving Somerset town.
The property has been thoughtfully designed to provide light and well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, with the ground floor particularly benefiting from an excellent flow between the principal living spaces. The house also retains the remainder of its NHBC guarantee.
The welcoming entrance hall provides access to the principal ground floor accommodation, together with a useful cloakroom and understairs storage. To the front of the property is a spacious dual aspect sitting room, which enjoys an abundance of natural light and provides a comfortable and versatile reception space.
To the rear, the open plan kitchen/dining room forms the natural hub of the home. The kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of contemporary cabinetry, complemented by oak-effect worksurfaces and flooring. There is a comprehensive range of fitted units together with an integrated gas hob, electric oven, cooker hood and splashback, while the 1½ bowl sink and drainer are complemented by space for further appliances. The dining area provides ample room for a good-sized table and chairs, creating a sociable space for both everyday family life and entertaining.
French doors open directly from the dining area onto the rear garden, providing a pleasant connection between the house and outside space and allowing the garden to become a natural extension of the living accommodation during the warmer months.
On the first floor, the accommodation is arranged around a central landing and includes three bedrooms, a family bathroom and useful laundry cupboard. The principal bedroom is a particularly appealing room, enjoying the benefit of a modern en suite shower room fitted with a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC.
The two further bedrooms provide comfortable additional accommodation, while the family bathroom is fitted with a modern white suite incorporating a panel bath, wash hand basin and WC, with part-tiled walls.
Outside, the property benefits from a private driveway providing parking for two vehicles, together with additional visitor parking situated nearby. The gardens has been laid to lawn with ease of maintenance in mind, providing an attractive setting and useful outside space without excessive upkeep
LOCATION
Maple Drive forms part of the popular Somerton Mead development, pleasantly positioned on the edge of Somerton. Number 10 occupies an attractive position with an open outlook over the pretty central green.
Somerton is a well-regarded and thriving market town, offering a good selection of independent shops together with a wide variety of sporting, social and community clubs and associations. The town enjoys a friendly community atmosphere and is particularly well placed for access to the surrounding Somerset countryside and neighbouring towns.
Glastonbury and Street lie approximately 8 and 6 miles to the north respectively, whilst Langport is around 4 miles away. Castle Cary, approximately 10 miles distant, provides mainline rail services to London Paddington, with Yeovil approximately 12 miles to the south offering services to London Waterloo.
Taunton and the M5 at Junction 25 are approximately 16 miles away, whilst the A303 is readily accessible approximately 3½ miles from the property.
Tenure and Other Points
Freehold
Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity all connected.
Gas central heating.
Somerset Council
Council tax band D
EPC rating B, potential A
Estate Management charge of £23.82 pcm at point of coming to the market (September 2026)
No onward chain
Not listed
ABOUT THE AREA
Somerton was an important town in Roman times eventually became the capital of Wessex. It's now a thriving Market Town in the heart of Somerset yet with easy road access via the A303 road a few miles south and the main line rail station at Castle Cary. Somerton provides a wide range of local services including a small supermarket, Doctors Surgery, Library, Butchers, Newsagent, Chemist and Post Office.
Close by are other small towns including Street, Glastonbury, Wells, Castle Cary, Yeovil and Sherborne whilst Bristol, Bath and Taunton are also within easy reach.
There are excellent state and independent schools locally which include a well-respected primary school in Somerton and secondary schools (and 6th form college) in Street and Huish Episcopi. Independent schools include, Millfield (at Street & Glastonbury), Hazelgrove, Wells Cathedral, Downside, All Hallows and the schools at Bruton and Sherborne.
There are lots of good restaurants and pubs in the town and surrounding villages, and most sporting, cultural and social requirements can be met.
Important Notes
Please see all the notes below – particularly the section referring to identity and AML requirements
Identity verification & Anti Money Laundering (AML) Requirements.
As Estate Agents we are require by law to undertake Anti Money Laundering (AML) Regulation checks on any purchaser who has an offer accepted on a property. We are required to use a specialist third party service to verify the purchaser(s) identity.
The cost of these checks is £60 (inc. VAT) per person. This is payable at the point an offer is accepted and our purchaser information forms completed, prior to issuing Memorandum of Sales to both sellers and buyers and their respective conveyancing solicitors. This is a legal requirement and the charge is non-refundable.
Property Details
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings.
No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Buyers must rely on information passed between the solicitors with regard to items included in the sale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise.
VIEWINGS
Interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property. All viewings are by appointment with the Agents.
Roderick Thomas Estate Agents & Chartered Surveyors, London House, New Street, Somerton, Somerset, TA11 7NU.
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