End terrace house for sale in The Cross, Ilminster TA19

A deceptively spacious period cottage with three double bedrooms, just a short walk from the town centre, recreation ground and countryside walks and with beautifully refurbished accommodation and the rare benefit of off road parking.

The Property

Tucked away off Listers Hill, this charming property is within easy reach of the town's facilities and offers more than meets the eye with deceptively spacious and beautifully refurbished accommodation. Unlike many of our town centre period properties, it also comes with off road parking for 1/2 vehicles and a south facing courtyard style garden.

A UPVC double glazed cottage style front door opens into a bright entrance porch with plenty of room to hang coats. A wooden front door of the period, leads through into the large entrance hall with original stained glass fanlight window above. Practical oak effect flooring flows from the porch, through the hall and into the kitchen / diner at the rear.

The entrance hall is a surprisingly good size with ample room for extra furniture, storage or a comfy chair perhaps. The staircase rises to the first floor with a small understairs storage cupboard beneath. An opening leads through to the generous sitting room which enjoys a dual aspect with windows to the south and west and cottage style window seats, making the most of the natural light. The vendor has created a modern feature fire recess with tiled hearth and oak mantle-shelf creating a nice focal point, and there's potential to install a woodburner or similar subject to the necessary checks.

The kitchen dining room is a great size and extends across the rear of the cottage. There are windows to both the west and east elevations, and recessed downlighters giving a more modern feel to the lighting. The kitchen has been updated with a range of attractive grey shaker style units with Victorian style pull handles in a pewter finish and oak work tops incorporating one and half bowl single drainer ceramic sink unit. There's lots of storage units including deep pan drawers, floor and wall mounted storage cupboards and tall vertical units, with space within for an american style fridge freezer and an integrated dishwasher. Beyond the kitchen a small rear lobby doubles as a utility space with plumbing for your washing machine and space over for a tumble dryer if you wish. A UPVC double glazed door opens to the small rear courtyard area with outside tap, and raised beds. The property owns a strip of this area at the rear of the terrace, please see our plan for further information.

First Floor

The first floor landing provides access to the loft via a hatch and double doors opening to the boiler cupboard housing a Worcester boiler for central heating and hot water. The bathroom has a double glazed obscured window providing natural light and ventilation and is fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and glass screens. Heritage style low level WC and modern vanity wash hand basin unit with storage and LED mirror over incorporating charger point.

Surprisingly, there are three good size double bedrooms. At the rear is a double room with a westerly aspect, and fitted storage including wardrobes with louvre doors and a smaller low-level storage cupboard. There is a further generous bedroom across the front with dual aspect windows and stripped pine windowsills and a third double bedroom between the two.

Outside

The majority of the outside space is located to the front of the cottage on the south side. The frontage has been attractively block paved providing off road parking, with an adjoining substantial timber workshop providing excellent additional storage with side door and double doors to the front which is insulated and has power. Timber gates provide the capability to use more of the front courtyard for an additional parking space if you prefer, whilst on a day to day basis it creates a lovely sunny courtyard garden with raised timber sleeper flower beds. There is also an outside tap. At the rear of the timber store is a timber pergola creating a pleasant seating / BBQ area perfect for entertaining.

The property owns a strip of land at the rear of the terrace (see plot plan) which is laid to hardstanding with raised timber flower bed and leads out via a gate to the neighbours driveway at the rear. Please see agents note with regards to access.

Situation

The Cross is located just a short walk from the town centre, with the Royal Oak pub just beyond the end of road and the newly combined Herne View Primary School just a few yards further on. The doctors’ surgeries are located off Canal Way, and there is good access for dog walking via local footpaths and the Chard – Ilminster cycle path. A short walk takes you to the recreation ground with children's play area, cricket club, football pitches and tennis courts.

In the town centre the local stores are mostly centred around the market square and 15th century Minster church and have everything you need from an excellent butchers and delicatessen, cheese and dairy shop, homewares and antiques stores, clothes boutiques and gift shops. The town is also well served by a town-centre Co-op store and good size Tesco with ample free parking and adjoining bowls club and tennis club. There is also a town library. Ilminster Arts centre is a vibrant arts venue with licensed cafe and the town has its own well-supported local theatre. There are plenty of other places to eat too, including pubs, restaurants, cafes and takeaways. The town has several hairdressers / beauty salons and a dental surgery. Ilminster is arguably one of South-Somerset's prettiest market towns and benefits from superb road links via the A303 and A358.

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected.

Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage - Network coverage is good indoors and out.
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Council Tax Band

Somerset Council - Band B

Property Information

The adjoining neighbours have a right to emergency exit across the rear section of courtyard if required. The property has a flying freehold in the stairwell area.

Flood Risk

Stated as very low risk from both the Rivers and Sea, and Surface Water
Stated as unlikely from groundwater and reservoirs