The Beacon, Ilminster, TA19

This generously proportioned 3 bedroom house with garage and parking sits in an elevated position on The Beacon and has possibly some of the most stunning views the town has to offer.


In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, living room, dining room, study, kitchen and utility room to the ground floor with 3 double bedrooms, family bathroom and ensuite shower room to the first floor. The house is approached with steps leading up through the terraced front gardens to the entrance with access around both sides of the property to the rear. There is a generous entrance hall with cloakroom and study to the back of the house and a spacious living room and dining room to the front. The living room has a cosy log burner for the winter months and a large window overlooking the terrace and out to the views across the countryside where hours can be whiled away enjoying the vista. An archway leads through from the living room to the dining room with double doors out to the front terrace. The kitchen leads from this and is well equipped with wall and floor storage cupboards, integrated double oven, microwave, induction hob with extractor fan and dishwasher with utility off the kitchen with space for a freezer, additional fridge and washing machine. The utility room also has access to the rear patio. Upstairs the master bedroom has fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room and enjoys the spectacular views to the front of the house. The other 2 bedrooms are generous doubles and the family bathroom is equipped with large bath, separate shower cubicle, sink with vanity unit and WC. The double garage has an electric door, additional side access, power and water and is large enough for both a car and a workshop area.

Ilminster is a medieval former 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 with many character properties built of the local mellow Hamstone. The ancient Minster dominates the centre of the town. Ilminster offers a full range of amenities including doctors, dentist, shopping facilities and weekly market. The town also benefits from an arts centre and theatre. There is schooling at primary and intermediate levels and churches of various denominations. Ilminster has convenient road access to both the M5 (junction 25 lies 11 miles to the north-west) and to the A303, now dual carriageway most of the way to the M3. 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 property can be found half way along The Beacon on the right hand side. A private driveway provides off-road parking and access to the double garage. There is a small area of lawn to the front with tiered beds planted with a variety of shrubs leading up to the large front terrace which offers a perfect space for outside dining with spectacular views and sunsets towards the Blackdown, Brendon and Quantock Hills. To the rear of the property there is a roof terrace and further raised beds.