5 bed detached house for sale

Buckland St Mary, Chard, Somerset TA20

A superbly presented 5 bedroom Detached Country House with annexe potential, set in grounds of 0.5 acre in an elevated location with superb long range views, on the southern edge of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. EPC: E

Hillside is a substantial detached property with 19th Century origins that has been extended and updated in recent times to create a superb family home with versatile accommodation, including a potential ground floor annexe. Built with rendered elevations set beneath a slate roof, the house benefits from oil fired central heating and modern double glazing and is presented to a high standard throughout. Approached through a front entrance porch, the wide hallway, with
cloakroom off, gives access to a light, double aspect sitting room with double doors into the dining room and garden room beyond, all with stunning country views. The generous kitchen/breakfast room is comprehensively fitted with quality appliances including an oil fired Aga and the separate utility room gives access to the garden. The remainder of the ground floor currently provides a hobbies room, shower room and gym but could readily be adapted to create a small annexe, At first floor level there are five excellent bedrooms, all with amazing country views and two with en suite facilities, together with a smart family bathroom.
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%). Flooding from reservoirs and groundwater is unlikely in this area.

Hillside occupies a stunning elevated location on the southern extremity of the Blackdown Hills and enjoys far reaching views over traditional and unspoilt countryside. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and located on the border of Somerset and Devon, this tranquil landscape is rich in wildlife and heritage
with many small farms and winding country lanes. The property is within 0.5 mile of Buckland St Mary village where amenities include primary school, Church and community hall and the neighbouring villages of Combe St Nicholas and Bishopswood both offer a range of local facilities.The small market towns of Chard and Ilminster are both about 6 miles distant catering for most daily needs whilst the county town of Taunton is just 10 miles to the north with an intercity rail link to London Paddington. There is
easy access to both the M5 motorway and A303 and the World Heritage Jurassic Coast is just 18 miles to the south at Lyme Regis with its renowned Cobb and harbour.

The property is approached from the village road through a 5-bar gate leading to a wide driveway/parking area and a substantial double garage with twin up and over doors, to the
rear of which is a very useful implement store with doors at either end. The gardens and grounds extend to an estimated 0.5 acre, meticulously maintained with sweeping lawns, well stocked herbaceous borders, Spring flowers, mature shrubs and trees and to the west side, a paved and gravelled terrace with ornamental pond. The boundaries are a mix of stone walling, feather edge fencing and natural banks, all providing a high degree of privacy.