Just a short walk from the town centre, but with a long garden and countryside views, this character cottage offers the best of both worlds.
The Property
Some properties just have a great “feel” about them and in our opinion, this is one of them. Offering well-planned accommodation, where every available space has been brilliantly utilised, it has country-cottage charm and a beautiful cottage garden with far reaching views, and yet all the convenience of being just a short walk from town.
A stable-style front door opens into a squarely proportioned sitting room with flagstone floors and feature fireplace. Whilst this is currently not in use, we believe it may be possible to reinstate the fire or install a woodburner subject to the necessary checks. The property benefits from gas central heating in any case, with the boiler located in the loft space. The alcoves have been cleverly fitted with timber storage units, with further units by the door for your shoes and other day to day essentials.
A wide archway opens through to a surprisingly good-size kitchen with space for a table in the centre of the room. The flagstone flooring continues through the kitchen which is fitted with a range of white fitted units comprising floor and wall mounted storage cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over incorporating corner stainless steel sink and drainers, integrated under counter fridge and freezers, 5 burner gas hob and under counter electric oven. There is also space for both your dishwasher and washing machine. Stairs lead up to the first floor from the kitchen and door leads out to a handy timber lean-to at the rear, currently used as a utility area with space for a tumble dryer, further shelving and a useful space to work from home.
On the first floor the landing leads to a surprisingly generous bathroom with white suite comprising corner bath, wall hung wash hand basin, and low-level WC set off by white tiling and recessed downlighters. There is also a ladder style towel radiator.
Outside
Immediately behind the cottage is a small patio area, with stone and brick retaining walls with steps up to a higher-level lawn and perennial borders. To either side of the patio are gates honouring a historic right of way. One neighbour has a right of way across this property, and in addition this cottage has a right of way across the remainder of the terrace.
The top garden has a mature cherry tree and hazel, and a rustic wooden arch with roses to the side leads down to a gravelled area with herbs including fennel, lavender and bay. Beyond this is a surprisingly private gravelled seating area with mature lilacs. There’s a useful timber storage shed, and further brick and stone steps and pathways lead down to a further timber garden office / summerhouse with adjoining Rowan tree. Beyond this the lower garden is given over to timber raised beds for vegetable growing, raspberry canes and plum tree. The garden enjoys lovely views over the rooftops of town towards the countryside and Shudrick Valley beyond.
Agents Note
Please note, the vendors of the property are not able to verify these details are correct and therefore we ask all prospective purchasers to ensure that they double-check any aspect that is of particular importance to them.
Ilminster is one of South-Somerset’s prettiest market towns and everything needed for day-to-day living is on the doorstep. There is a wide variety of independent stores centred on the market square and 15th century Minster Church. Phonenix Studios in the centre of town offers an exciting hub, including the Temperley boutique, an artisan bakery coffee shop and The Somerset a fabulous cocktail bar. The town is well served by a modern health centre, a dental surgery, two schools, a Tesco store offering free parking and good size town centre Co-op, hairdressers, cafes, pubs and takeaways. We are also blessed with an award-winning Butchers, Deli and Cheese shop among other independent retailers. The nearest mainline station is 10 minutes away in Crewkerne (London Waterloo-Exeter). Taunton Station serves Bath, Bristol and London Paddington. Within close proximity to the Blackdown Hills and a a 30-minute drive lies the Jurassic Coast World Heritage site and the famous seaside town of Lyme Regis.
