House For Sale £235,000
Strawberry Bank, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19

GTH are pleased to offer this gorgeous and beautifully presented three bedroom, double fronted character cottage with pretty gardens and occupying a great position in the heart of the medieval town of Ilminster.


17 Strawberry Bank is a charming double fronted character cottage set on an elevated walkway just a short walking distance from the market town centre and all of its facilities. In brief the property comprises a kitchen/dining room and living room to the ground floor and three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. This home has been lovingly updated by its current owners to provide any buyer with a lovely, centrally located home. The reconfigured kitchen/dining room is a great space for entertaining with dual aspect and direct access out onto the garden. The living room, which also benefits from a dual aspect is a great setting to unwind throughout the seasons and in particular the cooler months, thanks to a wood-burner, which is a gorgeous focal point and a source of practical warmth. The bedrooms to the first floor are made up of a master double, guest double and single bedroom and in turn, are all serviced by the family bathroom. The single bedroom could also be utilised as a study for those needing to work from home. 17 Strawberry Bank will be extremely appealing to those looking for a centrally located home with stylish and welcoming accommodation.

Ilminster is a medieval market town, situated about 12 miles south east of the county town of Taunton.  Surrounded by undulating open countryside designated a Special Landscape area, the majority of the town falls within a Conservation Area. Ilminster is well served by Tesco supermarket, co-op and various independent stores including dairy shop, traditional butcher, grocer, clothing boutiques and homewares store. There are two doctor’s surgeries and a dentist. Other notable benefits include a library, weekly market, restaurants, pubs, cafes, bakeries, hairdressers, beauty salons, a cocktail bar, gym and soft play centre. Creative types will enjoy Ilminster Arts Centre, a vibrant arts centre with its own café, art gallery and theatre. Local schooling can be found at Herne View a Church of England Primary School with secondary schooling found in the nearby towns of Crewkerne and Chard. Public Schools within easy reach include Chard School, Wellington School and Perott Hill whilst Kings Hall, Taunton School, Kings School and Queens School can all be found in Taunton. Ilminster has convenient road access to both the M5, A303 and A358. Mainline railway stations are situated at Crewkerne 7 miles (London Waterloo) and Taunton 13 miles (London
Paddington).  Berrys coaches offer a service to London twice a day.  Bath, Bristol and Exeter offer excellent cultural and shopping facilities within easy travelling distance. The World Heritage designated coastline lies 18 miles to the South.

The tiered garden can be found to the rear of the property and is laid to patio and further complemented by an abundance of colourful plotted plants as well as a garden shed. It’s a romantic setting for alfresco dining and sitting out in the warmer months.