3 bed detached house for sale

Buckland St. Mary, Chard, Somerset TA20

A delightful period cottage together with a range of outbuildings, set within 14.69 acres and enjoying complete privacy and seclusion, now in need of complete renovation.
For Sale by Auction on Wednesday, 18th March 2026 at 2:00pm at Batch Country House, Lympsham, Nr Weston –super-Mare, BS24 0EX

This attractive period cottage nestles at the end of a private drive flanked on either side by its own land and enjoys total privacy with seclusion. Constructed of blackdown flint elevations under a pitched tiled roof, this property is prime for renovation and has scope to extend (subject to the necessary consents). At present, it comprises two reception rooms with a galley kitchen and downstairs bathroom. On the first floor are three bedrooms and family bathroom. To the rear of the property is a courtyard of modern and traditional outbuildings which could be utilised for garaging, workshop, storage or even be incorporated into the house (STP).
Method of sale

The property will be offered for sale via in room and online livestream auction on the 18th March 2026 at
It is possible the property may be sold prior to the auction date therefore it is advisable for interested parties to register their interest with the Agents and it is their responsibility to check with the Agents whether the property will still be offered on the auction date.
Auction pack

The Auction Pack, containing the contract and special conditions of sale, should be obtained online.
These documents will not be read at the time of sale and all prospective purchasers will be deemed to have bid for the property in full knowledge of their contents and shall not raise any requisition or objection whatsoever thereafter.

Buyer’s administration fee
The successful purchaser (s) will be liable to pay a Buyer’s Administration Fee based upon the eventual sale price to the selling Agents. See our Terms & Conditions for Livestream and In Room Auctions for further details.
Bidder registration

All potential online, telephone & proxy bidders are required to register their details with Greenslade Taylor Hunt prior to the commencement of the auction by completing the Online Bidder Registration. Those attending the auction room to bid in person will complete bidder registration on arrival to the auction room. All in room bidders must provide 2 forms of Identification in order to register. Further details are available from the Agents upon request.
Guide price

An indication of the seller’s current minimum price at auction. The guide price or range of guide prices is given to assist consumers in deciding whether or not to pursue a purchase. It is usual, but not always the case that a provisional reserve range is agreed between the seller and the auctioneer at the start of marketing. As the reserve is not fixed at this stage and can be adjusted by the seller at any time up to the day of auction in the light of interest shown during the marketing period, a guide price is issued. This guide price can be shown in the form of a minimum and maximum price range within which an acceptable sale price (reserve) would fall, or as a single price figure within 10% of which the minimum acceptable price (reserve) would fall. A guide price is different to a reserve price (see separate definition). Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
Reserve price

The seller’s minimum acceptable price at auction and the figure below which the auctioneer cannot sell. The reserve price is not disclosed and remains confidential between the seller and the auctioneer. Both the guide price and the reserve price can be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction.
Conditions of sale

If you are the successful Buyer you will - from the moment the Auctioneer's gavel falls - become legally bound by the Conditions of Sale in relation to that Lot. Further details are available from the Agent. It will be assumed that you have read and considered the Conditions of Sale and any other relevant documents for the Lot (s) you are interested in before the day of the Auction, that you have shown them to your professional advisors and taken their professional advice before bidding. All buyers will be deemed to fully understand what they may be liable for if successful in purchasing. This should also include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land Registry fees and VAT which may become payable on completion. If a potential purchaser is in any doubt they should seek advice from their own professional advisors.
RICS common auction conditions

We sell in accordance with RICS Common Auction Conditions 7th Edition, a copy of which is available on our website.
Solicitors details


James Armstrong, Amicus Law, 17 Hay West, Exeter EX1 1PJ. Tel: Email:

Buckland St. Mary is an enchanting rural community known for its natural beauty, woodland walks, and welcoming village character. Classified as a rural hamlet with isolated dwellings, the area offers a peaceful pace of life in a truly picturesque Somerset setting.

Despite its tranquility, the property is within easy reach of Chard and Taunton, and offers proximity to key routes for commuting, schooling, and essential amenities.

Access to the M5 can be gained at Taunton along with a mail line rail link. The cities of Exeter and Bristol are within an hours drive both hosting international airports.

The property is approached down a long private driveway which leads to a courtyard to the rear of the house. Here are a range of modern and traditional outbuildings with potential for alternative use. Gardens lie to the front of the house and at present quite conservative, but you could enlarge these if you so wished.

The land associated with the property lies to the front and sides, in all extends to approximately 14.69 acres.