House For Sale £600,000
A unique single-storey character property in a peaceful countryside setting with large mature gardens and far-reaching views.
This cosy and characterful property fills a gap in the market for those wanting single-level living who don’t want a “run of the mill” bungalow. Originally believed to have been converted from a barn in the 1960’s the previous owners then extended the property around 1990 to create a larger one-level property with a touch of character such as timber latch doors, feature fireplace and beams.
The property has neighbours and yet enjoys a high level of privacy being set in a plot of just over one fifth of an acre including mature gardens. It is set towards the edge of the village with open fields to one side giving a lovely outlook and far-reaching views.
The front door opens into an entrance hall with access to the loft via a hatch. We understand the loft is partly boarded and has rooflight windows for natural light. It contains the lpg boiler which provides the central heating and hot water. An inner hall houses useful cupboards including cloaks cupboard with hanging space, storage cupboard with shelving and laundry cupboard housing the hot water tank (also with electric immersion heater). The inner hall is cleverly lit with sun tunnels providing plenty of natural light and leads to three double bedrooms. The master bedroom opens onto the rear garden and also has the benefit of an en suite shower room.
From the entrance hall a further timber latch door leads through to an open plan dual-aspect kitchen / dining room with timber floorboards and aluminium double glazed patio doors opening into a timber lean-to sun room on the front. The kitchen is fitted with painted units and worktops housing double bowl double drainer stainless steel sink unit, built-in electric oven and gas hob. There’s space and plumbing for your dishwasher too and a lovely outlook over the rear garden. To one corner lies a separate utility room leading out to the rear garden. There’s room here for your washing machine and an extra under-surface appliance, as well as a second sink for dirtier jobs.
The sitting room has lovely proportions and previously was open to the dining area but currently the former archway has built-in bookshelves. It does however give the new owner a chance to open up the accommodation again if they prefer. An ornate reproduction fireplace provides a focal point (please note The woodburning stove is not included in the sale). Further aluminium double glazed doors open to another lean-to / sun room of timber construction at the front. To one corner double doors partition off a small study or library area, with its own doors opening onto the rear garden.
Outside
To the front lies a gravelled driveway providing ample parking and access to the detached single garage located to the front of the plot with up and over door, power, light and side access door. The front garden is very private, lying behind mature hedge and tall fencing with an ornamental pond and surrounding planting visible from the sun rooms at the front. Mature acers give lovely colour and structure. The lpg tank is tucked away to one side. A gate leads through to the rear garden which is off a very good size with views to the north and east over open countryside, and to the south over the village. There’s a seating area at the rear of the house, and a shallow step or two up onto the lawn. A pathway leads along the back of the property with outside tap. The gardens are a mixture of lawns and borders with colourful shrubs and herbaceous plants including roses and fruit trees. A central rustic pergola gives a little shade and is covered in a mature wisteria. To the bottom of the garden is a good size greenhouse with mature grapevine, and there are plenty of currant and gooseberry bushes to keep you well stocked with jams and jellies! A small timber shed provides extra storage as does an enclosed log store / storage area abutting the neighbouring garage.
Chaffcombe is a small, pretty village with a nice community spirit on the western slopes of the windwhistle ridge with a parish church, village hall and its own historic waterwheel situated in the woods near the reservoir. The reservoir is 48 acres of open water just to the south west of the village and popular with anglers, bird-watchers and walkers alike. There is also access to a fantastic cycle-path (part of the sustrans route 33) which provides an excellent almost level pathway from Chard to Ilminster along the route of the former disused railway line. Despite the idyllic rural outlook you are only a short drive from excellent road links.
This cosy and characterful property fills a gap in the market for those wanting single-level living who don’t want a “run of the mill” bungalow. Originally believed to have been converted from a barn in the 1960’s the previous owners then extended the property around 1990 to create a larger one-level property with a touch of character such as timber latch doors, feature fireplace and beams.
The property has neighbours and yet enjoys a high level of privacy being set in a plot of just over one fifth of an acre including mature gardens. It is set towards the edge of the village with open fields to one side giving a lovely outlook and far-reaching views.
The front door opens into an entrance hall with access to the loft via a hatch. We understand the loft is partly boarded and has rooflight windows for natural light. It contains the lpg boiler which provides the central heating and hot water. An inner hall houses useful cupboards including cloaks cupboard with hanging space, storage cupboard with shelving and laundry cupboard housing the hot water tank (also with electric immersion heater). The inner hall is cleverly lit with sun tunnels providing plenty of natural light and leads to three double bedrooms. The master bedroom opens onto the rear garden and also has the benefit of an en suite shower room.
From the entrance hall a further timber latch door leads through to an open plan dual-aspect kitchen / dining room with timber floorboards and aluminium double glazed patio doors opening into a timber lean-to sun room on the front. The kitchen is fitted with painted units and worktops housing double bowl double drainer stainless steel sink unit, built-in electric oven and gas hob. There’s space and plumbing for your dishwasher too and a lovely outlook over the rear garden. To one corner lies a separate utility room leading out to the rear garden. There’s room here for your washing machine and an extra under-surface appliance, as well as a second sink for dirtier jobs.
The sitting room has lovely proportions and previously was open to the dining area but currently the former archway has built-in bookshelves. It does however give the new owner a chance to open up the accommodation again if they prefer. An ornate reproduction fireplace provides a focal point (please note The woodburning stove is not included in the sale). Further aluminium double glazed doors open to another lean-to / sun room of timber construction at the front. To one corner double doors partition off a small study or library area, with its own doors opening onto the rear garden.
Outside
To the front lies a gravelled driveway providing ample parking and access to the detached single garage located to the front of the plot with up and over door, power, light and side access door. The front garden is very private, lying behind mature hedge and tall fencing with an ornamental pond and surrounding planting visible from the sun rooms at the front. Mature acers give lovely colour and structure. The lpg tank is tucked away to one side. A gate leads through to the rear garden which is off a very good size with views to the north and east over open countryside, and to the south over the village. There’s a seating area at the rear of the house, and a shallow step or two up onto the lawn. A pathway leads along the back of the property with outside tap. The gardens are a mixture of lawns and borders with colourful shrubs and herbaceous plants including roses and fruit trees. A central rustic pergola gives a little shade and is covered in a mature wisteria. To the bottom of the garden is a good size greenhouse with mature grapevine, and there are plenty of currant and gooseberry bushes to keep you well stocked with jams and jellies! A small timber shed provides extra storage as does an enclosed log store / storage area abutting the neighbouring garage.
Chaffcombe is a small, pretty village with a nice community spirit on the western slopes of the windwhistle ridge with a parish church, village hall and its own historic waterwheel situated in the woods near the reservoir. The reservoir is 48 acres of open water just to the south west of the village and popular with anglers, bird-watchers and walkers alike. There is also access to a fantastic cycle-path (part of the sustrans route 33) which provides an excellent almost level pathway from Chard to Ilminster along the route of the former disused railway line. Despite the idyllic rural outlook you are only a short drive from excellent road links.
