2 bed semi-detached house for sale

Castle Hill, Dunster, Minehead, Somerset TA24

Over 60s can secure this property with a Home For Life from Homewise

Through the Home for Life Plan from Homewise, those aged 60 or over can purchase a Lifetime Lease and a share of the property value to safeguard for the future. The cost to purchase the Lifetime Lease is always less than the full market value.

Over-60s customers typically save between from 20% To 50%*.

Home for Life Plan guide price for Over-60s The Lifetime Lease price for this property is £234,500 based on an average saving of 33%.

Market Value Price: £350,000

The price you pay will vary according to your age, personal circumstances and requirements and will be adjusted to include any percentage of the property you wish to safeguard. The plan allows customers to purchase a share of the property value (up to 50%) to safeguard for the future.

For an indication of what you could save, please use our calculator on the Homewise website.

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Please note: Homewise do not own this property and it is not exclusively for sale for the over-60s.

It is being marketed by Homewise as an example of a property that is currently for sale which could be purchased using a Home For Life Lifetime Lease.

If you are not over 60 or would like to purchase the property at the full market value of £350,000, please contact the estate agent Webbers.
Property description

A charming and beautifully presented Grade II Listed 2 bedroom village property forming part of a most impressive conversion of former farm outbuildings and stables situated within the magnificent Dunster Castle grounds. EPC Rating - exempt. Council tax band D.

Originally part of the Dunster Castle estate and converted in the early 1990's for the National Trust, the property is set in a most appealing private walled cobbled courtyard within the castle grounds at the foot of the magnificent Dunster Castle and within a short walk of the centre of this highly regarded medieval village.

The property offers interesting, light and airy accommodation with delightful views and character features to include exposed beams and timbers, spiral staircase, exposed brick work and has the added attraction of having its own private walled courtyard garden.

It will become evident on inspection that the present owner takes a particular pride in the presentation of this home which will be found in immaculate decorative order. The accommodation is heated by electric storage heating, is arranged over two floors and in brief comprises; recessed entrance porch, reception hall with exposed brick walling and spiral staircase to first floor, step in coats cupboard and a good sized cloakroom. The sitting room overlooks the cobbled courtyard through a large picture window with a glimpse of the Castle, the double aspect kitchen/dining room has a door out to a private courtyard garden and is fitted with a modern range of base and wall units with roll edged working surfaces, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, coloured splashbacks, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine.

A spiral staircase from the reception hall leads to a first floor landing lit by a Velux window and with airing cupboard with factory insulated cylinder, dual immersion heaters and shelving. There are two bedrooms both with exposed beams and the main bedroom enjoying views over the garden towards the surrounding hills and woodland with second bedroom having a glimpse of the Castle. To complete the accommodation is a part tiled bathroom fitted with three piece suite and again enjoying lovely village views. The enclosed private walled garden which is predominantly cobbled has a small sunken pond, raised stone corner planters and pedestrian gate. The garage which has light, power and storage facility over is located off the main communal courtyard and there are also four communal carports for residents use.
Location

Dunster is served by a local post office, newsagents, delicatessen and various other shops, inns, tea rooms and restaurants to help cater for the many tourists that are attracted to this popular village. There is also a primary school, village church and a number of attractions to include magnificent Dunster Castle, Yarn Market, Dove Cote and Conygar Tower. West Somerset's premier resort of Minehead is approximately two and a half miles away and has a good range of everyday facilities, whilst the County town of Taunton which has mainline rail connections and access to the motorway network is approximately twenty two miles to the east. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside Dunster is situated within the Exmoor National Park and there are footpaths leading onto the surrounding hills of Grabbist and walks into Dunster's Deer Park at the foot of the castle.
Services

Mains water, drainage and electricity.
Tenure

Leasehold from 2008 with 117 years remaining. Ground rent ?10 per annum.
Council tax

Band D

Porch

Reception hall

Cloakroom 5'11" x 4'6" (1.8m x 1.37m).

Sitting Room 17'7" x 14'6" (5.36m x 4.42m). Max

Fitted kitchendiner 18'4" x 12'8" (5.6m x 3.86m).

Bedroom 1 14'11" x 13'3" (4.55m x 4.04m).

Bedroom 2 13'7" x 9'6" (4.14m x 2.9m).

Bathroom 9'8" x 6'2" (2.95m x 1.88m). Max

Garage 13'7" x 11'3" (4.14m x 3.43m).

Services Mains water, electricity and drainage

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Suitable as a retirement home.