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About
Situated within a small cul-de-sac of similar properties, 5 Blackthorn Gardens is an appealing end-of-terrace family home offering well-proportioned accommodation, an enclosed rear garden and the added benefit of a garage in a nearby block.
Offered to the market with no onward chain , the property represents an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, young families and those seeking a home with scope to personalise to their own tastes.
The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor, a kitchen/dining room and a separate living room.
A small conservatory extends the ground-floor accommodation, with a useful storage cupboard accessed from this area.
On the first floor, there are three bedrooms served by a family bathroom, providing practical accommodation for a growing family or those requiring additional space for home working or visiting guests.
Further benefits include gas-fired central heating and sealed unit double glazing. Outside, the property enjoys an enclosed rear garden bordered by tall fencing to provide a good degree of privacy.
The garden has been hard landscaped for ease of maintenance, with a paved patio adjoining the rear of the house, providing a practical space for outdoor seating and entertaining.
To the front, there is potential to create off-road parking, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions, as other properties within the street have done.
There is a garage situated in a nearby block. With its convenient cul-de-sac setting, practical layout and no onward chain, this property is well worth an early viewing.
Blackthorn Gardens is situated in Taunton, the county town of Somerset, offering access to a wide range of everyday amenities, shopping facilities, schools and leisure opportunities.
Taunton town centre provides an extensive selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and services, together with a mainline railway station offering connections to destinations including Bristol, Exeter and London.
The town also benefits from road links to the M5 motorway, making it a convenient base for commuters and those travelling further afield.
With its established residential neighbourhoods and range of local facilities, Taunton remains a popular choice for families, first-time buyers and those looking to settle in Somerset.
Total floor area 77.6 sq.m. Tenure Freehold council tax Somerset Council Tax Band B.
Charges payable for 2026/27 - £ 2,103.24 services Main services of gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Broadband speeds of up to 1800mbps are available and good mobile signal across the four main networks (Ofcom).
Location Blackthorn Gardens is situated in Taunton, the county town of Somerset, offering access to a wide range of everyday amenities, shopping facilities, schools and leisure opportunities.
Taunton town centre provides an extensive selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and services, together with a mainline railway station offering connections to destinations including Bristol, Exeter and London.
The town also benefits from road links to the M5 motorway, making it a convenient base for commuters and those travelling further afield.
With its established residential neighbourhoods and range of local facilities, Taunton remains a popular choice for families, first-time buyers and those looking to settle in Somerset.
Garden Outside, the property enjoys an enclosed rear garden bordered by tall fencing to provide a good degree of privacy.
The garden has been hard landscaped for ease of maintenance, with a paved patio adjoining the rear of the house, providing a practical space for outdoor seating and entertaining.
To the front, there is potential to create off-road parking, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions, as other properties within the street have done.
There is a garage situated in a nearby block.
Value & comps
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