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Winsham, Chard, Somerset, TA20

South West

£850,000

Listed on 24/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
6
Type
Detached
Area
3066 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Set on the edge of Winsham, this detached country property combines a six-bedroom home with gardens, paddocks and a range of agricultural and commercial buildings. The holding extends to just under 7.6 acres, with most of the land laid to paddocks, and includes a substantial modern barn, traditional outbuildings and three single garages. A driveway provides off-road parking. The house has been in the same family ownership since 1968 and was later arranged as two flats, although it remains registered as one dwelling. A studio extension added in 2020 has consent for use as a small commercial kitchen and includes air conditioning. The property also has a private water supply from neighbouring land, with established rights and a pump room on the grounds; the neighbouring cottage retains rights relating to the arrangement. The listing describes the house as well maintained, with the roof replaced around 25 years ago and the fascias and soffits redecorated more recently. The buildings and land offer scope for a range of uses, but any changes to use would be subject to the relevant consents. Winsham has a village shop and post office, pub, schools, church and village hall. Chard and Crewkerne are around five and seven miles away, with a mainline rail service at Crewkerne. The A303 and M5 are accessible, and the Jurassic Coast is about 12 miles away.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

60out of 100
Grade CPotential opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

This is a distinctive smallholding project: the house looks usable, with scope for selective cosmetic updating rather than a full overhaul, and the maintained gardens and paddocks add to its appeal. At £277/sq ft, the asking price is modestly below the local average of £288/sq ft, which supports the value case; the overall score is 60/100, grade C, reflecting that the price advantage is fairly modest and the economics remain tight against the local average rather than pointing to a guaranteed uplift.

The standout potential is the combination of just under 7.6 acres, a substantial modern barn, traditional outbuildings and a purpose-built commercial kitchen studio. The existing renovation range is £6,000–£15,000 for selective updating, while the weathered-looking ancillary buildings and any alternative uses merit inspection and verification.

Key opportunities

  • Just under 7.6 acres of maintained gardens and paddocks offer scope for a rural, equestrian or lifestyle setup.
  • The substantial modern barn and range of traditional outbuildings provide useful space, with alternative uses subject to consents.
  • The purpose-built commercial kitchen studio could support food production or a home business, subject to verification and any required consents.

Key risks

  • Inspect the weathered-looking ancillary buildings and confirm their condition, maintenance needs and suitability for intended uses.

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Location

Winsham, Chard, Somerset, TA20
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Transport

Nearest stations

  • Crewkerne Rail Station

    4.6 miles

    Train · Crewkerne

  • Axminster Rail Station

    7.5 miles

    Train · Axminster

  • Colyton Station (Seaton Tramway)

    11.2 miles

    Tram · Colyton

  • Colyford Station (Seaton Tramway)

    11.7 miles

    Tram · Colyford

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Current average 2-year fixed rate is 5.13%

Current average variable rate is 6.58%

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£3,473
Based on a loan of £637,500 over 30 years at 5.13% interest

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