Ashford, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19

For sale by Public Auction and Online Livestream - Thursday 26th June 2025 at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster 2pm.
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this gorgeous, semi-rural 3 bedroom barn conversion with private driveway, front and rear gardens, parking, open-plan living, parking and a great potential income stream or idyllic country home.


A charming three bedroom barn conversion with private gardens, further scope for development, great rental return and situated in a lovely spot within the hamlet of Ashford. In brief the property comprises a utility/boot room, shower room with WC, kitchen/dining/family room, and sitting room to the ground floor with three bedrooms, a dressing room/study and family bathroom to the first floor. The current owners rented the property at circa £1,750 pcm meaning a return of around 9% on the current asking price.. Plans have been made to create a further living space and bedroom with en-suite by utilising the boot room and space above – please note that you would need to make your own enquiries regarding the viability of this as well as the relevant planning permissions. Ashford Old Barn is a delight as it is. The open plan kitchen/dining/family room is a real joy and the perfect space for hosting family and friends whilst the sitting room is a great setting to relax and unwind in throughout the seasons. There are three double bedrooms to the first floor which are all serviced by the family bathroom and the shower room. There is also a dressing room or study for those needing to work from home. Whether it’s a solid investment, family home or rural retreat, this has something for everyone. Viewings highly recommended.

Ashford is a small hamlet located on the edge of Ilton which is convenient village just a few minutes’ drive from Ilminster, which offers day to day amenities including a range of independent shops and supermarkets and is also well placed for road links via the A358 to the A303, A30 and M5. The village itself benefits from facilities including a pre-school and primary school, cricket pitch, public house, village hall and riding stables / livery yard. Taunton (9 miles) the County Town, provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities, as well as a main line railway station (Paddington line). Yeovil and Crewkerne (with its Waitrose supermarket) lie within a similar distance and also have main line railway stations (Waterloo line).

The property is approached by a private driveway leading to an area of hardstanding at the rear which could be used for parking or a secluded area for alfresco dining or child’s play. There is lovely garden to the front laid to lawn and further complemented by an abundance of colourful flora. It’s a fabulous setting to sit out through the warmer months with plenty of scope for further landscaping should one wish.