Dunkeswell
£385,000

This detached chalet bungalow in the ever-popular village of Dunkeswell is a bit of a hidden gem, but we’ll be honest, it’s having a moment. It’s looking tired and ready for someone to roll up their sleeves and bring it back to life. If you’ve been searching for a project you can truly make your own, this could be the one.

The space on offer is generous and flexible, perfect for family life once it’s had some love. You’ll almost certainly want to redecorate throughout and set aside a budget to freshen things up, but the bones are there. It’s built with traditional cavity walls, has oil-fired central heating, and uPVC double-glazed windows and doors already in place.

Step inside and the entrance hall leads you through to a bright, 20-foot dual-aspect living room with a woodburning stove — a lovely focal point for cosy evenings once everything’s spruced up. There are two double bedrooms on the ground floor, one with its own en-suite, plus a separate family bathroom.

At the back of the house you’ll find the real heart of the home: a large kitchen and dining space with sliding doors opening straight out to the garden. It doesn’t take much imagination to picture this as a brilliant sociable space again.

Upstairs, there’s a spacious main bedroom suite complete with a dressing area and its own en-suite shower room — a peaceful retreat tucked away from the rest of the house.

Outside, the plot is level and generous. There’s plenty of turning and parking space at the front, while a long gated driveway runs down to a double garage at the rear. The enclosed garden is a good size too, with a brick-paved patio that’s just waiting for summer barbecues and family get-togethers.

We know Delfim needs attention. It’s a little sad around the edges right now. But for the right buyer — someone with vision and enthusiasm — this could once again be a much-loved family home. Are you ready to take it on?