East Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19

We are delighted to offer this beautifully presented 2 bedroom cottage, located in the heart of Ilminster. The property features a spacious living room, modern kitchen, and a large south-facing garden with countryside views. Conveniently situated near local amenities and would be ideal for a first-time buyer.


A wonderful opportunity to acquire this two bedroom, characterful cottage set in an elevated position, benefiting from far-reaching views and a large established garden, within a short walk from the centre of Ilminster. In brief, the property comprises a light and airy open-plan ground floor which incorporates the sitting room and kitchen/diner. The sitting room is cosy and well-proportioned and benefits from beautiful flagstone flooring and an area to create a feature fireplace (subject to the necessary checks). The kitchen/diner has recently been modernised to a high standard and is fitted with adequate storage, wall and floor standing units with integrated dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer with solid oak worktop. This leads to a lean-to, which has a utility space and an additional room, which could be used for as a home office or a playroom, with views facing the garden and countryside in the distance. To the first floor, the two bedrooms are well-proportioned and are both doubles which in turn, are all serviced by the family bathroom.

Ilminster is a Medieval market town, the centre of which is dominated by the ancient Minster. The town developed further during the Georgian period with many of the properties being constructed in the local mellow Hamstone. The surrounding land is lightly wooded and is designated a Special Landscape area. Ilminster offers a full range of shopping and other amenities, together with schooling at primary and intermediate levels with 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. There are mainline railway stations at Crewkerne 7 miles (London Waterloo) and the county town of Taunton 13 miles (London Paddington). 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 cottage benefits from a great-size , south facing rear garden which is a combination of lawn, patio and gravel. The small patio area is perfect for alfresco dining and sitting out with family and friends in the warmer months. Following down through the garden there are additional seating areas, as well as a mixture of mature shrubs and trees. A summer house can be found half way down the garden, which is a perfect space for enjoying the countryside views and/or useful for storage.