House For Sale £350,000
Tucked away on the very edge of Ilminster but still within walking distance of amenities, this surprisingly spacious character cottage has far-reaching views, a south-westerly facing garden and garage.
The Property
One of a pair of cottages that are believed to have been converted in the 1990’s, this home offers the convenience of a more modern property but still has plenty of character. If you like the idea of being in a slightly more rural position but still want to be able to access the local amenities, this offers you the best of both worlds.
The property is sat facing south west, with its garden and windows predominantly on this side making the most of the sunny aspect and views. You’re likely to use the front kitchen door on a day to day basis and this opens into a good size kitchen / dining room with plenty of room for a table. There’s a hardwearing quarry tiled floor and the kitchen is fitted with a range of modern cream units comprising floor and wall mounted storage cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over incorporating one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. There’s room for both your washing machine and tumble dryer, and a dishwasher is integrated into the units. To one corner is a tongue and groove style storage cupboard. A stable door opens via steps down to the sitting room. This is a cosy room with feature beams and the stairs rising up to the first floor. A brick built back-to-back fireplace is fitted with woodburning stove and stone hearth to both sides, opening up through to the separate snug / home office behind. This is the perfect room if you work from home, have a hobby, or need an extra downstairs space for children’s toys perhaps. Off the sitting room there is an additional front porch if you would rather have a more traditional entrance, but this is also a handy spot to store coats and shoes etc.
On the first floor the landing incorporates a pretty display shelf alongside the stairs for books or ornaments. Timber latch doors open to all rooms. A linen cupboard over the stairs houses the wall mounted boiler.
The master bedroom is a lovely size with dual aspect windows making the most of the far reaching views and partly vaulted ceiling exposing some of the original ceiling beams. A fitted triple wardrobe provides storage. To one corner is a shower cubicle adjoining an en suite WC with wash hand basin.
The second bedroom is another good size room with timber fronted fitted wardrobes / storage cupboards, and the third bedroom is an ideal childs room with bespoke fitted cabin bed creating space beneath for storage and play. The family bathroom is fitted with wood effect vinyl flooring, panelled bath, WC and wash hand basin.
Outside
The property is approached over a private unadopted road leading onto the driveway to Winterhay Lane Farm. The property has a right of way to reach the driveway, which provides off road parking and access to the attached single garage (the right hand garage of the pair). A metal five bar gate leads through to the garden, where there is scope for further parking if you so wish. To one corner is a block paved seating area, and a small raised bed with herbs and fruit tree. To one side a concrete hardstanding provides the perfect spot if you wish to install further storage sheds perhaps. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn and enjoys a sunny aspect facing south-west.
Agents Note
The property is accessed via a private lane, with a right of way over a neighbour's driveway in order to access this property’s parking and garage.
The second garage (to the left as you look at the pair of garages) belongs to the neighbour but their access to it is via another separate garage door on the north side.
Winterhay Lane Farm has a planning application pending for the field behind the farm adjoining The Beacon – this is not within sight of this property and therefore is unlikely to directly affect it but buyers can view the application on the ssdc planning portal.
Located along a private road at the end of Winterhay Lane, the property is tucked away from busy traffic, on the very edge of town. With its semi-rural location and views towards both the Blackdown and Quantock Hills, this property has convenient access to numerous local footpaths as well as local amenities.
At the opposite end of Winterhay Lane there is the local Texaco Filling Station and spar grocery store. A handy convenient store for when you need those little extras although the main town centre of Ilminster lies within a mile or so with its good variety of independent stores. These are mostly centred around the market square and 15th century Minster church and have everything you need from an award-winning butchers, delicatessen, cheese and dairy shop, super hardware store, homewares, antiques stores, clothes boutiques and gift shops. Ilminster is well served by a town-centre Tesco store with ample free parking. Alongside is a bowls club and tennis club and close-by a town library. Ilminster Arts Centre is a vibrant arts venue with a licensed café and there are plenty of other places to eat, including pubs, cafes and restaurants. The town has several hairdressers / beauty salons, a dental surgery, Primary School and a modern health centre with two doctors' surgeries. It is a charming market town and benefits from superb road-links via the A303 and A358.
The Property
One of a pair of cottages that are believed to have been converted in the 1990’s, this home offers the convenience of a more modern property but still has plenty of character. If you like the idea of being in a slightly more rural position but still want to be able to access the local amenities, this offers you the best of both worlds.
The property is sat facing south west, with its garden and windows predominantly on this side making the most of the sunny aspect and views. You’re likely to use the front kitchen door on a day to day basis and this opens into a good size kitchen / dining room with plenty of room for a table. There’s a hardwearing quarry tiled floor and the kitchen is fitted with a range of modern cream units comprising floor and wall mounted storage cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over incorporating one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. There’s room for both your washing machine and tumble dryer, and a dishwasher is integrated into the units. To one corner is a tongue and groove style storage cupboard. A stable door opens via steps down to the sitting room. This is a cosy room with feature beams and the stairs rising up to the first floor. A brick built back-to-back fireplace is fitted with woodburning stove and stone hearth to both sides, opening up through to the separate snug / home office behind. This is the perfect room if you work from home, have a hobby, or need an extra downstairs space for children’s toys perhaps. Off the sitting room there is an additional front porch if you would rather have a more traditional entrance, but this is also a handy spot to store coats and shoes etc.
On the first floor the landing incorporates a pretty display shelf alongside the stairs for books or ornaments. Timber latch doors open to all rooms. A linen cupboard over the stairs houses the wall mounted boiler.
The master bedroom is a lovely size with dual aspect windows making the most of the far reaching views and partly vaulted ceiling exposing some of the original ceiling beams. A fitted triple wardrobe provides storage. To one corner is a shower cubicle adjoining an en suite WC with wash hand basin.
The second bedroom is another good size room with timber fronted fitted wardrobes / storage cupboards, and the third bedroom is an ideal childs room with bespoke fitted cabin bed creating space beneath for storage and play. The family bathroom is fitted with wood effect vinyl flooring, panelled bath, WC and wash hand basin.
Outside
The property is approached over a private unadopted road leading onto the driveway to Winterhay Lane Farm. The property has a right of way to reach the driveway, which provides off road parking and access to the attached single garage (the right hand garage of the pair). A metal five bar gate leads through to the garden, where there is scope for further parking if you so wish. To one corner is a block paved seating area, and a small raised bed with herbs and fruit tree. To one side a concrete hardstanding provides the perfect spot if you wish to install further storage sheds perhaps. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn and enjoys a sunny aspect facing south-west.
Agents Note
The property is accessed via a private lane, with a right of way over a neighbour's driveway in order to access this property’s parking and garage.
The second garage (to the left as you look at the pair of garages) belongs to the neighbour but their access to it is via another separate garage door on the north side.
Winterhay Lane Farm has a planning application pending for the field behind the farm adjoining The Beacon – this is not within sight of this property and therefore is unlikely to directly affect it but buyers can view the application on the ssdc planning portal.
Located along a private road at the end of Winterhay Lane, the property is tucked away from busy traffic, on the very edge of town. With its semi-rural location and views towards both the Blackdown and Quantock Hills, this property has convenient access to numerous local footpaths as well as local amenities.
At the opposite end of Winterhay Lane there is the local Texaco Filling Station and spar grocery store. A handy convenient store for when you need those little extras although the main town centre of Ilminster lies within a mile or so with its good variety of independent stores. These are mostly centred around the market square and 15th century Minster church and have everything you need from an award-winning butchers, delicatessen, cheese and dairy shop, super hardware store, homewares, antiques stores, clothes boutiques and gift shops. Ilminster is well served by a town-centre Tesco store with ample free parking. Alongside is a bowls club and tennis club and close-by a town library. Ilminster Arts Centre is a vibrant arts venue with a licensed café and there are plenty of other places to eat, including pubs, cafes and restaurants. The town has several hairdressers / beauty salons, a dental surgery, Primary School and a modern health centre with two doctors' surgeries. It is a charming market town and benefits from superb road-links via the A303 and A358.
