FULWOOD HOUSE Winsham, Chard, Somerset gth.net Fulwood House Winsham, Chard, Somerset TA20 4EE Chard 5 miles: Crewkerne 7 miles: Lyme Regis 12 miles A fine 4 bedroom detached family home set in just over 1.5 Acres and occupying an elevated edge of village location with far reaching views in all directions. EPC: Band E Guide Price £795,000

Description

Dating from the 1950's, Fulwood House is a fine example of a well proportioned family home set within mature grounds in an enviable village location. Attractively presented with rendered elevations set beneath a tiled roof the property enjoys an open South facing aspect commanding long range views from almost every window. Over the years the accommodation has been extended and improved and now offers a central reception hallway with doors to all ground floor rooms. The double aspect sitting room enjoys the benefit of an open fireplace with inset multifuel stove and twin French doors opening onto a South

facing terrace, whilst the cosy dining room also overlooks the For layout and approximate room measurement please see the garden. The well fitted kitchen/breakfast room is triple aspect enclosed floorplan. making it light and airy and the ground floor is completed by a Outside cloakroom and small utility room. At first floor level both the half landing and main landing have an open aspect and lead to four From the village lane, double gates lead onto a tarmac generous double bedrooms, two with en-suite facilities and a family driveway/parking area with access to the substantial double garage bathroom, all with lovely views. In addition to the multifuel stove, of matching render and tiled construction with automatic roller door. the house benefits from oil fired central heating with a recently The gardens and grounds are a particular feature and have been replaced boiler, housed externally. lovingly established by the vendor and her late husband during their ownership to create a tranquil and relaxing ambiance with outstanding views. The main formal garden surrounding the house For many years, the vendor had a thriving bed and breakfast is largely lawned with abundantly stocked herbaceous borders, business and it should be noted that the Shepherds Hut in the mature shrubs and trees, Spring bulbs and a small ornamental pond. orchard is not included in the sale but may be available by separate The kitchen garden area has a fruit cage, vegetable beds and a negotiation. poultry run. A wide paved terrace to the front of the property gives an elevated and far reaching view over the village and beyond towards beautiful Dorset countryside. The orchard area beyond the main garden has been developed with self sufficiency in mind and is ideal for keeping poultry, and a couple of sheep or pigs with a number of small buildings including field shelter, potting shed and garden store. The fruit trees include several varieties of apple and damson and pear. There is also a small copse area and the whole is estimated to total approximately 1.6 Acres.

Situation

The property enjoys a secluded and elevated position on the very edge of Winsham, a vibrant and much sought after village on the Somerset/Dorset border, surrounded by glorious traditional countryside and only 12 miles from the World Heritage Jurassic

Coast at Lyme Regis. Local amenities include the Post Office/general store, inn, primary school, Church and a host of village activities. The towns of Chard and Crewkerne are within 5 and 7 miles distance respectively, offering excellent day to day amenities, including a Waitrose supermarket and main line rail service at Crewkerne. Both the A303 and M5 motorway are readily accessible and there are airports at Exeter and Bristol.

Services & Outgoings

Main electricity, water and drainage. Oil central heating. Council Tax: Band G

Directions

From Chard take the B3162 Forton Road out of the town, pass through Forton and follow the signposts for Winsham. On reaching the village centre take the second left opposite the Post Office into Fore Street and continue to the top. Turn right into Ebben Lane and Fulwood House is immediately on the left.

1 High Street, Chard, Somerset TA20 1QF Email: [email protected] Tel: 01460 238382 | Ref: CHA210030 IMPORTANT NOTICE For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. gth.net