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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · TA20 3NA
For saleReduced £55k (−6.5%) on 27 AugListed 110 days
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About
Detached 4 bedroom home approaching 4 acres, far reaching views and double garage in the sought after village of Combe St Nicholas. EPC Band: E.
Barnclose Cottage is a charming detached family home set within an impressive plot, complete with extensive garaging.
While the property would benefit from modernisation, it offers a superb position and generous grounds.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a spacious and light-filled kitchen dining room, featuring a breakfast bar, which leads through to a practical utility room with rear access and a WC.
Continuing through the property, you will find a substantial living room with a wood-burning stove, an impressive stone fireplace, fitted storage, and triple-aspect windows that flood the space with natural light.
Completing the ground floor accommodation is a dining room with patio doors opening onto the rear of the property.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is particularly impressive, boasting quadruple-aspect windows, three double fitted wardrobes, and a large en-suite shower room.
The remaining three bedrooms are all well-proportioned doubles, each benefiting from fitted storage. The upstairs accommodation is completed with a spacious family bathroom with shower and bath.
Additional information Broadband: Fttc-Ultrafast broadband is available-highest available download speed 76 Mbps, highest available upload speed 15 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%).
Barnclose Cottage is located just outside of the centre of this very popular village of Combe St Nicholas.
The village is a thriving community with an excellent range of facilities including post office/general store, pub, primary school, and busy village hall whilst the town of Chard itself is just 3 miles away catering for most daily needs.
The County Town of Taunton is about 12 miles to the North with excellent retail, commercial and educational opportunities together with easy access to the M5 motorway and intercity rail service (London Paddington).
Externally, the property benefits from a double garage, ample parking, and generous grounds. The entire plot extends to approximately 4 acres.
The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with space to accommodate up to six vehicles, and enjoys exceptional views across the surrounding countryside.
Additionally, the property includes fields located across the road, along with secondary gated access to the garden.
This offers potential for a building plot, subject to the necessary planning permissions.
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