Summary - SMITHYCROFT COMBE ST NICHOLAS CHARD TA20 3LY
3 bed 2 bath Detached
Characterful three-bedroom thatched cottage with landscaped quarter-acre garden and carport.
Thatched detached cottage — comprehensively refurbished and move-in ready
Smithycroft is a beautifully restored thatched cottage in the heart of Combe St. Nicholas, ready to move into after a comprehensive recent refurbishment. The works include re-thatching with fireboarding, lime mortar repointing, new double glazing, re-modelled first floor, replacement kitchen and bathrooms, and an upgraded hot-water system — preserving period character while improving comfort and safety. The house extends to about 1,597 sq ft and sits on just under a quarter-acre of low‑maintenance, landscaped grounds with patios, gravel areas and a wild garden.
The accommodation is arranged over multiple storeys and includes three bedrooms (one en suite), two bathrooms and cosy living spaces with exposed beams and a stone fireplace that emphasise the cottage’s character. Practical benefits include an off-road driveway, covered carport and very low local crime. The property has been successfully run as a five-star holiday let since 2019, offering immediate rental potential for an investor buyer.
Important practical notes: heating is by LPG boiler and radiators supplied from bottled LPG, which has higher running costs than mains gas. The stone walls are traditional granite/whinstone and are assumed to be without modern cavity insulation. The EPC rating is E. Thatched roofs, while characterful and recently re-done here with fireboarding, require ongoing specialist maintenance and periodic re-thatching over time. Broadband speeds are average; mobile signal is excellent.
This house will suit buyers who want characterful, move-in-ready rural living close to village amenities — including a primary school, shop, pub and regular buses to nearby Chard and Taunton — or investors seeking a turnkey holiday-let property. The setting, formal and wild garden areas, and convenient parking combine to create a rare village cottage opportunity in South Somerset.
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