Summary - Badgers Close, Whitegate, Forton TA20 4HQ
Attractive detached chalet bungalow with versatile extended layout
Set in a private elevated position in a small hamlet on the Somerset/Dorset border, this detached chalet bungalow occupies about 2.36 acres of lawns, mature planting and a fully fenced paddock — ideal for those seeking space and rural privacy. The house has been updated and extended to provide flexible living: a triple-aspect dining/family room opening to a conservatory, a cosy sitting room with wood burner and a well-fitted modern kitchen. A self-contained ground-floor annexe with garden access and an upstairs loft conversion forming a generous master suite add versatility for multi-generational living or guest accommodation.
Practical outbuildings include a double garage, workshop/studio with power and water, and wide tarmac driveway behind double gates. The plot faces south-west with far-reaching countryside views and benefits from solar panels on the roof. Services include oil-fired central heating with boiler and radiators and double glazing (install dates not specified).
Notable considerations: the property dates from the 1950s–60s so some elements may require ongoing maintenance or sympathetic upgrading. Broadband is reported as FTTC (up to 76 Mbps) but other supplied data lists slow speeds — prospective buyers should confirm actual local performance. The home is in a remote, very low-crime location with excellent mobile coverage, but daily amenities are in nearby Chard and surrounding villages, so it suits buyers comfortable with rural living and some travel for services.
Overall this is a spacious, characterful country home with strong outdoor appeal, versatile accommodation and useful buildings — a compelling proposition for families wanting outdoor space, buyers seeking an annexe, or those desiring a quiet rural base with easy access to the Jurassic Coast.
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