Blind Lane, Bower Hinton, Martock, Somerset, TA12

Looking for a change of pace without giving up the space you’ve worked hard for? Valhalle could be a rather lovely answer.

Set in the sought-after village of Bower Hinton, this distinctive detached home offers something refreshingly different. Beautifully presented, surprisingly spacious and with a flexible layout, it feels particularly well suited to anyone looking for comfortable village living with room for family and friends to come and stay.

The main accommodation is arranged across the upper floor, where a generous lounge opens into a bright conservatory overlooking the garden. It's a lovely place for morning coffee, a good book or simply watching the seasons change without actually having to be out in them.

The separate kitchen and dining room provide plenty of space for everyday life and entertaining, whether that's Sunday lunch with the family or something quieter for two.

There are three double bedrooms, with two enjoying their own en-suite shower rooms, together with a separate family bathroom. That gives the house real flexibility, whether bedrooms are needed for visiting children and grandchildren, overnight guests or perhaps a study or hobby room.

Outside, the enclosed landscaped garden has been thoughtfully planted with established borders, pathways and a pond, creating an attractive setting for anyone who enjoys their garden without necessarily wanting acres to look after.

And then there's the garage. Generous in size and complemented by a separate utility room, WC and useful storage, it's ideal for more than simply parking the car. Golf clubs, bicycles, gardening equipment and those boxes you promised yourself you'd sort through years ago all have somewhere to live.

There is driveway parking to the front, too.

The setting is another big part of the appeal. Bower Hinton offers the character and slower pace of Somerset village life, while nearby Martock provides a useful range of everyday amenities. Convenient access to the A303 also means you're nicely positioned when family, friends or a day further afield come calling.

Valhalle isn't a conventional bungalow, and that's rather the point.

It offers the space of a larger home, three bedrooms and excellent guest facilities, together with an individual layout and attractive garden in a village setting.

If the next chapter is about a little more time for yourself, without compromising on space, this one is well worth discovering.