Detached house for sale in Ilminster TA19, 4 Bedroom

With lovely views and gardens ideal for entertaining, this much extended and remodelled farmhouse offers spacious family size accommodation, substantial outbuildings, paddock and grounds totalling over 1.5 acres.

The Property
The property has been designed to make the most of its location, with many of the principal rooms enjoying the light and views that come with the slightly elevated position. The current owner has extensively remodelled the property over the past 30 years or so and it enjoys the benefits of mains gas central heating and double glazing and is presented in good order. Being located on the very edge of town it gives you the best of both worlds in terms of its convenient position just a mile or so from town but still retaining a nice rural outlook.
The property is approached from the block paved driveway through a pillared storm porch into the entrance porch with its practical tiled floor leading through into the entrance lobby with ample storage, and a downstairs shower room to one side. A spacious utility room has double aspect windows and an extra door conveniently leads out to a designated drying area. There's plenty of storage and lots of space for extra appliances.

The tiled floor continues through to a large kitchen / breakfast room with central island unit is attractively fitted and includes integrated dishwasher, under surface fridge and Belling range cooker, with granite worksurfaces. Beyond the kitchen is a generous conservatory / living space that makes the most of the lovely views and opens onto the patio / barbeque area via two sets of French doors.

From the inner hall an oak staircase leads up to the first floor, whilst beyond is a good size formal dining room opening into a separate family room with woodburner-style gas real flame fire, doors open and lead down via stone steps into a well-proportioned living room with dual aspect windows and doors opening onto the west facing terrace and enjoying the far-reaching views beyond. A stone fireplace houses a woodburning stove. Upstairs there are four good size bedrooms. The master suite has a large expanse of built in wardrobes running the length of the room and is light and airy by the nature of its double aspect, overlooking the countryside views. A generous en-suite bathroom also includes a separate shower cubicle.

A guest bedroom includes its own separate shower and vanity wash hand basin, whilst the two remaining double bedrooms also include vanity wash hand basins. The family bathroom is well fitted with a white suite including spa bath with shower attachment, separate Novellini steam shower cabinet, WC, bidet and basin all with vanity unit surrounding.

Outside
The property is approached over a shared private lane, leading to the long tarmac driveway which nearing the house becomes a substantial block-paved parking and turning area, also providing access to the detached double garage with roller door and outside tap. There are extensive terraced gardens to the rear of the house with mature shrubs and sun-loving plants, with a greenhouse and small pond. A timber summerhouse with decking enjoys the uppermost part of the garden and overlooks the property and the views beyond. The majority of the lawned gardens are on the western side of the property, extending to the front and side in gently sloping terraces with large patio creating a sunny spot for entertaining and watching the sun go down. Steps lead down to a lower terrace and a small gate leads into the paddock which is approximately an acre. There's a small menege and a stable yard with a stable block containing three loose boxes / stores, home office / store and shower. Accessed from the drive is a further substantial steel-framed workshop / barn area and hay-store.

Please note, the neighbouring cottages also have a right of way across some sections of the private road and driveway.

Located along a private road off Winterhay Lane, the property is tucked away from busy traffic, on the very edge of town and enjoying far reaching south westerly views over its gardens and grounds to the countryside beyond.

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.