Chard is the most southerly town in Somerset, one mile from the Devon border and on a slope of hills 500ft above sea level. Chard was founded in 495 AD and the name derives from Cerdre which means 'The Royal house of Cerdic', who was the first King of the West Saxons. Chard was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1578 and buildings in Fore Street date from that time.
As a guide to the cost of houses for sale in Chard, terraced and detached houses offering three bedrooms are from £160,000. Detached houses offering four bedrooms are usually priced between £250,000 and £300,000. If you require five bedrooms, Chard offers some beautiful, period houses and cottages, often Grade II listed, that range in price from £350,000 to £750,000.
Flats for sale in Chard are rare and are usually in purpose-built apartment houses. Please contact Chard estate agents for details of flats and houses currently available.
Amenities for property in Chard
Chard has a spacious High Street flanked by two flowing streams and a wide variety of good shops. Forde Abbey is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and more than 900 years of history is encapsulated in the former Cistercian monastery and its 30 acres of award winning gardens. The abbey’s Undercroft Restaurant serves coffee, lunches and cream teas using produce grown in the garden. Local schools include Honeycomb Nursery School, Tatworth Primary School, a mixed non-denominational school; and Holyrood Community School and Sixth Form Centre, a comprehensive school for boys and girls aged 11-19.
Transport in Chard
Chard is situated on the A358 and A30, 15 miles south-west of Yeovil. The railway station in Axminster is less than 7 miles to the south of Chard and offers services to Exeter and to London Waterloo, with a journey time of 3 hours.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Chard, which is covered by postcode TA20, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Crewkerne, Yeovil, Taunton, and Somerton.
house, 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms
An extremely well presented 3 bedroom semi detached property with off street parking. Comprises; entrance porch, lounge, modern kitchen, study, conservatory and first floor bathroom. Benefits from...
house, 2 bedrooms
A Two bedroom detached bungalow in need of some modernisation. The property briefly comprises of a Entrance Hallway, Lounge/Diner, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Two bedrooms and family bathroom. The...
house, 4 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms
An extremely well presented and spacious 4 bedroom detached family property within a popular area of Chard. Comprises; entrance porch, entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room,...
house, 4 bedrooms
A modern detached three storey residence in a popular residential position that has recently been refurbished. (contd...)
house, 2 bedrooms
A Detached 2 Bedroom Bungalow in very popular Residential Area with Scope for Improvement. Hallway, Living Room, 2 Dble Bedrooms, Shower Room, Sep. WC, Kitchen, Sun Room. Attached single Garage....
house, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
A versatile detached property with 5/6 bedrooms, three of which are en-suite. Built in 1988, the property benefits from a self-contained annex with sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and...
house, 2 bedrooms, 1 reception room
A recently refurbished pretty cottage in Forton. Comprises; entrance lobby, cloakroom, open plan lounge and fully fitted kitchen/dining area, first floor bathroom and 2 bedrooms. Benefits from...
house, 3 bedrooms
An attractive and well proportioned attached Period Cottage that has recently undergone further improvement. Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Cloaks, Master Bedroom with en suite, 2...
house, 3 bedrooms
An exceptionally well presented detached 3 bedroomed house in a quiet much favoured cul de sac just off the town centre.
Ent hall, sitting room, dining room, fitted kitchen, conservatory, 3 be
house, 4 bedrooms
A superior modern detached four double bedroom executive family home situated within a small development of only six homes completed in 2010. The property boasts generous family accommodation,...