Isle Abbotts, Taunton, Somerset, TA3

An utterly gorgeous three bedroom detached house with private gardens, outbuilding, countryside views and situated in a romantic setting in the heart of the ever-popular village of Isle Abbotts. Offered with no onward chain.


Welcome to this idyllic village residence, tucked away in a tranquil position with views over the local farmland, detached car port, pretty gardens and situated in the peaceful village of Isle Abbotts. In brief the property comprises a dining room, wet room, sitting room, kitchen, utility and shower room to the ground floor with three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. Although now in need of moderate updating, The Old Manse provides a wonderful blank canvas on which to create one’s dream home. The front door leads straight into the large dining room with Velux windows, exposed wood flooring, wood-burning stove and French doors leading out to the terrace, seamlessly uniting inside with out. The sitting room is a relaxed and intimate setting to enjoy throughout the year, particularly through the colder months thanks to an open fire. The kitchen is akin to what one may expect to find in a country cottage, with tiled flooring, wooden worktops and exposed beams. The utility is an excellent, practical addition with direct access outside as well as a useful shower room and WC, perfect for adventurous children and/or muddy paws. A wet room makes up the remainder of the ground floor but it could be re-purposed to create a further reception room, bedroom, study or play room. The three bedrooms to the first floor include two cosy double bedrooms and a single bedroom which are all serviced by the family bathroom. It should be noted that the smaller of the bedrooms could also be utilised as a study should one wish. This magical home is tucked away off the beaten track and will appeal to families and those simply wanting a quintessential country life within a thriving a close-knit community.

Isle Abbotts is a small village situated some 5 miles north of Ilminster, set in the heart of rural Somerset, surrounded by open countryside with access to all local towns with their shopping facilities and amenities. The former market town of Ilminster lies approximately 5 miles distance and enjoys a good range of shopping facilities together with schooling at primary and intermediate levels and churches of various denominations. The county town of Taunton lies approximately 12 miles to the west and enjoys a more comprehensive range of retail, leisure and scholastic facilities to include three native public schools, Somerset County Cricket Club and The Brewhouse Theatre. Taunton is well connected with a direct line rail link to London Paddington, motorway access at junction 25 of the M5 motorway and international airports at both Bristol and Exeter.

The property is approached by a pedestrian gateway leading to a pretty front garden laid to lawn and further complemented by mature shrubs and colourful flora providing a gorgeous frontscape to The Old Manse. There is vehicular access via private driveway to the carport/workshop. The remainder of the grounds can be found to the rear and are made up to patio and lawn with a variety of trees and shrubs with sublime views over the local farmland. Its entirely private, an exciting playground for those with children and for those who enjoy gardening, there are endless possibilities to grow and sow. The gardens really are a joy to behold and whether its alfresco dining, whiling away the summer months or enjoying with family and friends, there are few better places in which to do so.