Thickthorne, Ashill, Ilminster, TA19

A rare opportunity to acquire this extended, 4 bedroom detached country cottage situated within its own private grounds of 0.6 acres, with attractive gardens, flexible living accommodation, detached garage, countryside views, parking and situated ‘off the beaten track’ in a highly desirable, semi-rural location.


An extended, spacious and enviably positioned four bedroom detached country cottage with parking, garage and set within its own grounds of circa two thirds of an acre. In brief the property comprises a kitchen/dining room, formal dining room, snug/study, sitting room, utility and WC to the ground floor with four bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom to the first floor. The property comes to the market for the first time in 20 years, testament to what a tremendous home it has been. With over 1,800 sq ft of accommodation, Lower Parsonage Cottage provides a flexible and generous footprint. The large kitchen/dining room is well-fitted and light and a sociable space for hosting family and friends. The double-fronted formal dining room is a wonderful setting for dinner parties and leads directly into the snug/study. Beyond this is the most fabulous, dual aspect sitting room, with views over the gardens, a wood-burning stove for the colder months and sliding doors seamlessly uniting inside with out. The utility and WC make up the remainder of the ground floor. To the first floor are four well-proportioned bedrooms including a master with ensuite facilities. The remaining bedrooms are all serviced by the family bathroom which has the luxury of a separate shower and bath. One of the joys of this home is the grounds in which it occupies and every window takes in a different vista over the beautiful garden and countryside beyond. The property also benefits from solar panels which generate an income as well as reducing energy bills. There are few properties that offer the setting, flexibility and charm of Lower Parsonage Cottage and whether its families, those looking for peace and quiet or those looking for a taste of the ‘good life’, it simply must be viewed.

Lower Parsonage Cottage is set in an idyllic and private backwater on the fringes of Ashill. Ashill itself is a small South Somerset village with local amenities which include Parish Church and Primary School. The village has been by-passed and is now several hundred yards from the A358 Taunton to Ilminster road. Ilminster 4 miles, Taunton 8, Chard 8 miles, South Coast 22 miles. Taunton is easily accessible via the A358 and is renowned for its extensive shopping, educational sporting and cultural facilities along with access to the M5 motorway at Junction 25 and a mainline Intercity rail link from Taunton Railway Station. The nearby towns of both Ilminster and Langport area also easily accessible.,

The property is approached by a gated driveway leading to off-road parking and a detached garage. The remainder of the grounds encompass the cottage to all sides and is laid to a combination of manicured lawns, mature shrubs, trees and colourful flora. There is also a designated and impressive ‘working garden’ which is made up of raised vegetable beds, a green house, garden shed, meandering pathways and a variety of fruit trees. In all the grounds extend to almost two thirds of an acre. It’s an idyllic and enchanting setting for alfresco dining, entertaining, child’s play and an exciting opportunity for keen gardeners. The gardens back onto local farmland with wonderful views to all sides. It should is a peaceful and private setting for those looking to escape the madding crowd.