Situated in the popular Roughmoor area of Taunton, this characterful Victorian 3 bedroom terraced home combines original period features with thoughtful improvements, versatile accommodation and a generous, sunny rear garden.
Retaining original fireplaces and exposed wooden flooring, the property offers two well-proportioned reception rooms, an extended kitchen/diner, three bedrooms and a recently refurbished ground-floor bathroom.
A particular highlight is the established rear garden, with its attractive patio, five powered timber outbuildings and direct gated access to adjoining communal green space. The location also offers convenient access to the River Tone, Longrun Meadow and walking routes towards Taunton town centre.
Combining original Victorian features, selected modern improvements, flexible accommodation and a substantial garden with exceptionally useful outbuildings, this property offers an appealing opportunity for buyers seeking a home with individuality.
With scope for further personalisation, 9 Palmerston Road offers an attractive combination of period charm, practical living space and outdoor versatility.
Viewing is recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation, garden and outbuildings.
Reception Room 1 14' 1" x 9' 0" (4.29m x 2.74m)
Entered through a solid timber front door with traditional brass fittings, this characterful reception room features an original working Victorian open fireplace, exposed wooden flooring and fitted shelving and cupboards.
An electric radiator provides heating, while the room’s traditional features create a welcoming space for relaxing or entertaining.
Reception Room 2 14' 1" x 11' 10" (4.29m x 3.61m)
A generously proportioned second reception room featuring exposed wooden flooring and a gas coal-effect fire set within a Cotswold stone surround.
The room also benefits from access hatches to the underfloor space and a wall-mounted 42-inch television, providing flexible accommodation for use as a principal living room or family room.
Kitchen/Diner 13' 0" x 9' 10" (3.96m x 3.00m)
The extended kitchen/diner provides a bright and practical space for cooking and everyday dining.
An opening Velux roof window introduces natural light and ventilation, while the limestone tiled flooring incorporates two separately controlled sections of electric underfloor heating.
The fitted kitchen includes a double oven, stainless-steel sink, plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, and space for a dining table.
Additional features include a television point, hot water heating controls and a cat flap.
Utility Area 6' 10" x 3' 0" (2.08m x 0.91m)
A useful additional space connecting the kitchen with the ground-floor bathroom.
Bathroom 6' 0" x 5' 10" (1.83m x 1.78m)
Recently refurbished, the bathroom features a WC with concealed cistern, washbasin with waterfall tap, insulated enamelled bath and power shower.
Further improvements include tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating, a heated towel radiator and a new hardwood door.
First Floor Landing
Access to the loft space is via a retractable ladder. The loft benefits from power and lighting, a new hot water cylinder with dual immersion elements, a cold water storage tank and a TV amplifier.
Bedroom 1 14' 0" x 9' 0" (4.27m x 2.74m)
A generously proportioned bedroom featuring an original fireplace and bespoke handmade solid ash fitted wardrobes and cupboards, providing attractive and practical storage.
Bedroom 2 11' 10" x 11' 0" (3.61m x 3.35m)
A versatile second bedroom, currently arranged as an additional sitting room or office.
Features include an original fireplace, fitted overhead cupboards, a fibre broadband connection and an electrically heated airing cupboard.
The room also provides access to the adjoining third bedroom.
Bedroom 3 10' 0" x 7' 0" (3.05m x 2.13m)
Accessed through bedroom two, this flexible room benefits from newly fitted wooden flooring and an electric radiator.
It would lend itself particularly well to use as a home office, dressing room, nursery or additional bedroom.
Outside Utility 8' 0" x 5' 0" (2.44m x 1.52m)
A separate outside utility room provides a second WC, hot and cold water to a stainless-steel sink mounted on an oak washstand, a heated towel rail, tumble-dryer vent and fitted cupboard.
The bathroom and outside utility structures have benefited from recent roofing improvements, including marine-plywood flat roofing with heavy-duty GRP covering, new soffits and guttering.
Loft and Roof Space
The property benefits from a fully boarded and insulated loft floor, accessed via a wide hatch with retractable ladder.
The loft is equipped with power and lighting, providing excellent additional storage space.
It also houses a recently installed hot water cylinder with dual immersion elements, a cold water storage tank and television amplifier.
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Buyers’ Administration Fees
Once an offer on a property is accepted by our client, an administration fee of £40+VAT (£48) per buyer will be required in order for us to process the necessary checks relating to our compliance and Anti-Money Laundering obligations. This is a non-refundable payment and cannot be returned should a purchase cease to continue.