Summary - Hedges, Clayhanger, Wadeford TA20 3BD
3 bed 3 bath House
Idyllic rural home with large garden and strong renovation potential.
Newly re-thatched roof beneath substantial stone walls
Large, private west-facing garden with mature screening
Ample off-street parking accessed via double gates
Flexible 3/4 bedroom layout plus potential annexe/snug
Requires general updating and renovation throughout
Walls likely uninsulated; partial secondary glazing only
Heating by LPG boiler (no mains gas); running costs may be higher
Council tax band described as expensive
This substantial period cottage sits peacefully in a small hamlet on the southern edge of the Blackdown Hills AONB, offering generous rooms and authentic character. Built of massive stone under a newly re-thatched roof, the house combines traditional features — exposed beams, stone fireplaces and eyebrow dormers — with flexible accommodation including two reception rooms, a garden room and a potential annexe/snug with wet room.
The property offers practical benefits for rural living: a large, private west-facing garden screened by mature trees, ample off-street parking accessed via double gates, and quick access to local amenities in nearby Combe St Nicholas and the market towns of Chard and Ilminster. Schools rated Good and an independent option are within easy reach; the Jurassic Coast is around 30 minutes’ drive.
Important practical points: the cottage requires general updating and some renovation throughout, with assumed uninsulated stone walls and only partial double glazing. Heating is by LPG boiler to radiators (not on a gas mains supply), and council tax is described as expensive. These factors affect running costs and should be considered alongside the property’s size and character.
For buyers seeking a roomy, characterful home in a secluded rural setting, this cottage presents strong potential once modernisation work is done. It will particularly suit those who value period authenticity and garden privacy, and who are prepared for renovation and ongoing maintenance typical of stone-built, thatched homes.
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