# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (TA20 2HS) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | MORNING MIST, FORTON ROAD, CHARD, SOMERSET TA20 2HS | | Price | £385,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | D | | Last sold | £385,000 Feb 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 11/12/2034 - **Current heating cost:** £1,212/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £15,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/7734-5022-0409-0102-5296) ## Description A stunning individual detached bungalow offering excellent living space and set in mature and level gardens of about ¼ Acre. Cosy sitting room that flows through to a lovely conservatory and high quality modern kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bathroom. EPC: Band D Originally dating from the 1950's and traditionally constructed with roughcast elevations beneath a tiled roof, this well-proportioned property has undergone substantial improvement and now provides comfortable and well-appointed accommodation. Laid out as follows there is a good size hallway leading to a very pleasant sitting room with conservatory/dining room off, superbly fitted kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom. Gas fired central heating is installed together with modern double glazing. The bungalow is situated towards the end of Forton Road close to open countryside and within about ¾ mile of the town centre. Set centrally within its large level plot it enjoys excellent front and rear gardens and a high degree of privacy. Chard offers a wide range of amenities with major supermarkets, small retailers, banks, health services etc. and the County Town of Taunton is just 14 miles to the North. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is also about 14 miles distant to the South at Lyme Regis. A timber 5 bar gate gives access to a gravel driveway and wide parking/turning area. The front garden is laid to lawn with mature hedges and close board fencing and there is a gravelled area to one side leading into the rear garden. This is exceptionally private, with a large paved terrace, shrubs, extensive lawns, vegetable garden and fruit trees. 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Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | MORNING MIST FORTON ROAD, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2HS | £385,000 | 19/02/2026 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 22 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £330,000 | 19/12/2024 | Detached | | [Same street] BEAM END FORTON ROAD, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2HS | £300,000 | 28/07/2023 | Detached | | 6 LIME CLOSE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FW | £380,000 | 01/03/2023 | Detached | | 8 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £325,000 | 28/02/2023 | Detached | | 17 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £425,000 | 06/01/2023 | Detached | | 2 LIME CLOSE, CHARD, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA20 2FW | £395,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached | | 1 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £325,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] HOLBEAR HOUSE FORTON ROAD, CHARD, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA20 2HS | £492,500 | 07/12/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] NEWHOUSE FORTON ROAD, CHARD, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA20 2HS | £560,000 | 28/11/2022 | Detached | | 3 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £320,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached | | 5 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £325,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] UPWAY FORTON ROAD, CHARD, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA20 2HS | £646,500 | 20/09/2022 | Detached | | PATCHES SOPERS FIELD, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2HT | £385,000 | 01/09/2022 | Detached | | 7 HOLBEAR GRANGE, CHARD, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA20 2ED | £617,500 | 10/08/2022 | Detached | | 23 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £300,000 | 29/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] GOODHOLME FORTON ROAD, CHARD, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA20 2HS | £415,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached | | 43 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £375,000 | 11/07/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] CYMA FORTON ROAD, CHARD, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA20 2HS | £475,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 20 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £435,600 | 30/06/2022 | Detached | | 8 LIME CLOSE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FW | £363,000 | 17/06/2022 | Detached | | 12 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £420,000 | 07/06/2022 | Detached | | 12 LIME CLOSE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FW | £365,000 | 07/06/2022 | Detached | | 10 LIME CLOSE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FW | £349,000 | 27/05/2022 | Detached | | 18 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £284,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | 27 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £295,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached | | 24 LOMBARDY AVENUE, CHARD, SOMERSET, TA20 2FR | £400,000 | 12/04/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] HOLBEAR THE HAVEN FORTON ROAD, CHARD, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA20 2HS | £300,000 | 08/02/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] JOYDEN FARM FORTON ROAD, CHARD, SOUTH SOMERSET, SOMERSET, TA20 2HS | £355,000 | 30/09/2021 | Other | **Street average:** £443,000 (8 sales) **Area average:** £370,705 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £449,857 (21 Detached, TA20, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -14.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (South West). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,111/mo - **Realistic:** £1,234/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,357/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Yeovil (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £848/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £154,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £123,400 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,969/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 20.7% - **10y growth:** 33.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for South West; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.3% - **5y growth (index):** 14.5% - **10y growth (index):** 38.3% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)