Swanmead Drive, Ilminster

This lovely end of terrace home lies on the edge of town, just a stone's throw from the cycle path, open countryside and excellent road links.

The Dwelling - Well located on the edge of the town in a popular cul-de-sac, this well-presented house is accessible to all the local amenities such as the recreation ground and doctors' surgeries but also has great road links via the A303 and A358 for those who need to travel further afield. The close proximity of the traffic-free cycle path is ideal for dog-walking and cycling into the nearby countryside and access to the local playpark. Couple these elements with a clever internal layout and it makes this a perfect “first” family home but it would also appeal to those buyers looking to downsize.

Accommodation - This well presented home, is perfect for those looking to just move in with the minimum of effort. The property has an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and a downstairs cloakroom. The modern living room has laminate flooring and a handy under stairs storage cupboard. The kitchen diner is to the rear of the property and ideal for entertaining, with double doors leading to the rear garden. The kitchen has a tiled floor and it fitted with a range of wall and base units, integrated gas hob, electric oven and a stainless steel sink unit. There is space for a washing machine and fridge freezer. To the first floor are two good size bedrooms. The master bedroom is a lovely light room, with two windows looking out to the front of the property. The family bathroom benefits from its own opening window to the side, which can sometimes be lacking in modern properties. The white suite in the bathroom includes a panelled bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin. The second bedroom is a good size, with a pleasant outlook over the garden.

Outside - To the front of the property is gravelled area, whilst to the side are two allocated parking spaces and a further area of gravel used for occasional parking. There is side access via a gate into the pretty rear garden, which offers a sunny patio seating area and lawn edged with raised beds edged with sleepers. The garden includes timber shed and store, outside tap and external power point.

Situation - Swanmead Drive is located on the south-western edge of the town and ideally placed with a level walk to the recreation ground, play area and tennis courts, and adjacent to the Ilminster - Chard cycle path which follows the route of the disused railway line through the South Somerset countryside and very popular with dog-walkers and cyclists. It's also conveniently placed within a short walk of the doctors' surgeries and local schools, as well as the wide range of facilities 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 Tesco store with ample free parking just a short walk from the town centre. Alongside the supermarket is a bowls club and tennis club. There is also a town library. Ilminster Arts centre is a vibrant arts venue with licensed cafe. There are plenty of other places to eat too, including pubs, restaurants, cafe's and takeaways. The town also benefits from several hairdressers / beauty salons and a dental surgery as well as modern health centre on the southern side of the town with two doctors' surgeries. Ilminster is arguably one of South-Somerset's prettiest market towns and benefits from superb road links via the A303 and A358.

Services - Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.

Ultrafast broadband is available. Mobile signal is likely to be limited or unavailable so you may need to use wifi calling. Outdoors a signal is likely to be available from all four major networks. Information from ofcom.org.uk

Material Information - Somerset Council - Council Tax Band B
Each property on the development pays a maintenance charge which is payable to the management company for the upkeep of any external verges and grass areas relating to the development. We have been advised that over the past few years the management / service charge was last at £259.43 per annum. We have a copy of the latest statement in the office so please ask us for further details. Please note there is an additional charge for paying by monthly instalments.

There are approved plans for further housing development on the south-west side of Ilminster on the opposite side of the cycle path. This can be viewed, alongside all other planning applications in the general vicinity on the Somerset Council Planning portal and the office is happy to send a link to prospective buyers this if required. The vendor is not aware of any pending planning applications that would detrimentally affect this property.

As is common, the title register mentions various easements, restrictions and covenants. We are happy to provide a copy of this on request if a prospective buyer would like to see this prior to making an appointment to view.

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