This charming period townhouse is quietly hidden away on the south side of Chard’s main high street and set within walled grounds of just over half an acre.

Despite being in a secluded and private location the house is within a few hundred metres of the town centre.

This unique townhouse, named Lyon Mead, dates from the early 1800s and retains a wealth of original character such as sash windows flanked by working shutters, stunning period fireplaces and high ceilings with original plaster mouldings.

Inside, from the spacious hallway, there is a lovely drawing room with display alcoves and a feature marble fireplace with an inset Jetmaster grate. This leads to the highlight of the house, a stunning 'wrap-around' garden room with a large roof lantern that floods the space with natural light and bi-folding doors that open to the garden – altogether creating a peaceful and relaxing environment.

Also on the ground floor, is a cosy traditional study with a fine period fireplace and a large well-fitted kitchen with bespoke units.

On the first floor, a wide landing leads to three double bedrooms and a luxury family bathroom. On the second floor, there are two further interconnecting rooms.

Outside, the property sits on a plot of just over half an acre that has an excellent barn/workshop that could be used for a variety of purposes and a garden which is in need of some attention but could easily be returned to its former glory. The garden has a wealth of hedges and shrubs, a pergola with a grapevine, areas of lawn and a former kitchen garden with a greenhouse and vegetable beds.

From the High Street, a private lane leads to the front of the property where there is a large gravel parking area that can accommodate several vehicles.

SUMMARY:

Lyon Mead, High Street, Chard

Guide Price: £695,000

Agent: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Chard

Agent's Tel: 01460 238382