House For Sale £425,000
Right in the heart of this sought-after village, this 1950’s detached house formally the Post House has been renovated yet still maintaining many 50’s features.
The Property
Originally built in the 1950’s as the ‘Post House’ the property stands proud in the heart of the village. It offers traditional double fronted accommodation which has been renovated throughout yet still contains it’s 50’s charm.
The traditional entrance hall at the front has room to hang coats and the stairs lead up from here to the first floor. To one side is a cosy sitting room with dual aspect windows overlooking the pretty street scene at the front and the gardens at the side. There is also a traditional multifuel stove in a sandstone surround (not tested).
Following back in to the entrance hall the original 50’s staircase has a large understairs cupboard. To the rear is a downstairs W/C, a cupboard home to the original safe which will remain in the property.
A great size separate utility room has space and plumbing for your washing machine, dryer and also houses the oil-fired boiler for central heating, as well as an extra sink for those dirtier jobs. A conservatory/garden room leads off with double doors on to the garden. The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with a handy island in the centre. There is a bespoke drinks cabinet, integrated dishwasher and space for a range cooker and free standing fridge/freezer.
Off the kitchen leads to a dining room with sandstone fireplace with an open fire (not tested)
On the first floor the landing benefits from the space to have a desk over looking the front and countryside. Three good size double bedrooms the largest of which has a feature fireplace.
You have a family bathroom with freestanding bath and a separate shower room both with toilets and wash basins.
Off the landing there is access to the attic space via a pull-down hatch and built-in ladder. The loft is part boarded for storage with full head height and has potential for expansion (subject to the necessary planning consent). The property benefits from attractive UPVC double glazed windows, and oil-fired central heating.
Outside
The property sits in the middle of its plot with driveway parking for 4-6 vehicles and gives access to a detached double garage with single up and over door and personnel door. The garage benefits from light and power.
The gardens are easily accessed via side gates and are mainly laid to lawn with a gravelled path leading around the garden and rear of the house. The garden has been thoughtfully sectioned in to different seating and entertaining spaces as well as an area to the side to house the oil tank and bin store.
Ilton is a convenient village just a few minutes’ drive from Ilminster, which offers day to day amenities including a range of independent shops and supermarkets and is also well placed for road links via the A358 to the A303, A30 and M5. The village itself benefits from facilities including a pre-school and primary school, cricket pitch, public house, village hall and riding stables / livery yard. Taunton (9 miles) the County Town, provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities, as well as a main line railway station (Paddington line). Yeovil and Crewkerne (with its Waitrose supermarket) lie within a similar distance and also have main line railway stations (Waterloo line).<br/><br/>
The Property
Originally built in the 1950’s as the ‘Post House’ the property stands proud in the heart of the village. It offers traditional double fronted accommodation which has been renovated throughout yet still contains it’s 50’s charm.
The traditional entrance hall at the front has room to hang coats and the stairs lead up from here to the first floor. To one side is a cosy sitting room with dual aspect windows overlooking the pretty street scene at the front and the gardens at the side. There is also a traditional multifuel stove in a sandstone surround (not tested).
Following back in to the entrance hall the original 50’s staircase has a large understairs cupboard. To the rear is a downstairs W/C, a cupboard home to the original safe which will remain in the property.
A great size separate utility room has space and plumbing for your washing machine, dryer and also houses the oil-fired boiler for central heating, as well as an extra sink for those dirtier jobs. A conservatory/garden room leads off with double doors on to the garden. The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with a handy island in the centre. There is a bespoke drinks cabinet, integrated dishwasher and space for a range cooker and free standing fridge/freezer.
Off the kitchen leads to a dining room with sandstone fireplace with an open fire (not tested)
On the first floor the landing benefits from the space to have a desk over looking the front and countryside. Three good size double bedrooms the largest of which has a feature fireplace.
You have a family bathroom with freestanding bath and a separate shower room both with toilets and wash basins.
Off the landing there is access to the attic space via a pull-down hatch and built-in ladder. The loft is part boarded for storage with full head height and has potential for expansion (subject to the necessary planning consent). The property benefits from attractive UPVC double glazed windows, and oil-fired central heating.
Outside
The property sits in the middle of its plot with driveway parking for 4-6 vehicles and gives access to a detached double garage with single up and over door and personnel door. The garage benefits from light and power.
The gardens are easily accessed via side gates and are mainly laid to lawn with a gravelled path leading around the garden and rear of the house. The garden has been thoughtfully sectioned in to different seating and entertaining spaces as well as an area to the side to house the oil tank and bin store.
Ilton is a convenient village just a few minutes’ drive from Ilminster, which offers day to day amenities including a range of independent shops and supermarkets and is also well placed for road links via the A358 to the A303, A30 and M5. The village itself benefits from facilities including a pre-school and primary school, cricket pitch, public house, village hall and riding stables / livery yard. Taunton (9 miles) the County Town, provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities, as well as a main line railway station (Paddington line). Yeovil and Crewkerne (with its Waitrose supermarket) lie within a similar distance and also have main line railway stations (Waterloo line).<br/><br/>
