Honiton Road, Churchinford, Taunton
£500,000

If you fancy life in a popular Westcountry village, how about casting an eye over this smart detached chalet bungalow in Churchinford? This vibrant village community lies close to the Devon border, within Somerset’s beautiful Blackdown Hills National Landscape, and has a host of amenities so often missing from village life these days.

Dilwara is just a few moments’ stroll from the centre of the village. It's clearly a much-loved home, meticulously maintained by the present owner, and the beautifully presented, well-proportioned living space had a wonderful feel from the moment we walked through the front door.

A large reception hall leads into an elegant 23-foot living room and it opens through to the conservatory, which overlooks the gardens. The smart modern kitchen has plenty of storage and working space, together with quartz worktops, and the integrated appliances, including the large American-style fridge freezer, are staying.

The kitchen opens into a spacious dining room and the whole area has been carefully designed with entertaining in mind. You can easily imagine finishing supper while chatting over a glass of wine with friends around the table. French doors open onto the garden, allowing the outside space to become part of the room during the warmer months.

There are two bedrooms and a sparkling white shower room on the ground floor, while upstairs is another double bedroom with its own bathroom. This makes a comfortable and private retreat at the end of a long day, although it would work equally well as a handy guest suite for visiting friends and family.

Dilwara is so much larger than it might first appear. It has oil-fired central heating, a wood-burning stove and modern double-glazed windows and doors, making it a comfortable home throughout the year.

Outside, the pretty cottage-style rear garden has a wide flagstone patio, perfect for outdoor dining, beyond which is a sweeping lawn framed by well-stocked shrub borders. To the side of the bungalow is a double garage and a gated driveway with parking for several cars.

All in all, Dilwara offers an unusual amount of flexible living space, a delightful garden and excellent parking, all within easy walking distance of the heart of this thriving village. Whether you are looking for a comfortable family home, room for regular guests or simply a quieter pace of life in beautiful surroundings, we think this one is well worth a closer look.