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North Street, Ilminster

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BEDROOMS

10

BATHROOMS

6

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Key features

  • For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 14 November at 2pm at The Digby Hall, Sherborne Dorset DT9 3AA
  • Substantial Grade II listed attached period house
  • Set in 0.36 acres (0.15 hectares)
  • Former coach house / garaging
  • Private and attractive gardens, inner courtyard
  • Accommodation over three floors, plus cellar
  • Potential for income, subject to any necessary consents
  • Scope to sub-divide or use as multi-generational living space

Description

Set in the town's Conservation Area this is arguably one of Ilminster's most important Grade II listed private residences. Dating back to the 17th and 18th century it offers tremendous scope for multi-generational living, division or a variety of uses subject to consents.

The Property - North Street House is a substantial period town house that spans two distinct periods of architecture. The original mid-17th century property was later extended and remodelled during the 18th-century to create a fine, well-proportioned and adaptable period home. It is laid out as two / three interconnecting residences. These can be lived in on a self-contained basis, the two larger sections being the Main House and Old Antique Shop, plus a third dwelling (The Dolls House Annexe) acting as ancillary accommodation to the main house. There are fine period details throughout including panelling, fireplaces, window shutters, original exposed beams and a stunning tiled floor in the main reception hall with sweeping staircase to the first floor. We understand the house has benefitted from significant improvements in recent decades, including significant roof works in 2023, although buyers will of course want to make their own checks / surveys in this regard.

Outside - The property and gardens extend to just over a third of an acre (0.15 hectares), a rare oasis in the heart of the pretty town centre that enjoys excellent privacy being predominantly walled and secluded by mature trees and shrubs. The lawn gardens extend to the south side of the house with flagstone paths leading to the west side of the house where there are further gardens and access to an attractive central flagstone courtyard with central dipping pond and external access to the cellar. Beyond a side garden flows through to a walled kitchen garden with strawberry beds and greenhouse. Beyond, a door opens into the substantial former coach house / garaging with its first floor store area and sliding shutter door providing vehicular access for off road parking within.

Situation - The property is ideally situated in the heart of the attractive town centre, where local shops cluster around the historic market square and the 15th-century Minster church. As part of a designated conservation area, the town’s distinctive charm and character are carefully preserved.

A wide range of facilities can be found within easy walking distance, including an excellent butcher, delicatessen, cheese and dairy shop, homeware and antique stores, and a variety of gift shops. The town is also served by a central Tesco with generous free parking just a short stroll away, as well as a Co-op/Peacocks store nearby. Adjacent to Tesco are the local bowls and tennis clubs, while the town also offers a public library.

Cultural amenities include the Ilminster Arts Centre—complete with a café and vibrant programme of events—and a well-supported local theatre. Dining options are plentiful, with cafés, pub / restaurants, and takeaways throughout the town including the newly reopened pub, The George which is attracting a great following for food and drink.

For families, Ilminster has a recently combined primary school for children aged 4–11, alongside several nurseries and pre-school options. There is also a superb range of private schools in the area for all age groups. Everyday services are also well catered for, with a number of hairdressers, beauty salons, a dental surgery, and a modern health centre on the southern edge of town housing two GP practices.

Regarded as one of South Somerset’s prettiest market towns, Ilminster combines historic character with excellent transport links, benefitting from direct access to both the A303 and A358 which in turn lead to the M5 at Taunton and the beautiful Jurassic coast to the south.

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

Ultrafast broadband is available. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom's website for more details.

Material Information - Somerset Council Tax Band G

The property is Grade II listed and located within the town's designated conservation area. A Tree Preservation Order applies in the south garden, adjoining North Street.

Solicitors - Megan Thorne
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North Street, Ilminster
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
LISTED PROPERTYA property designated as being of architectural or historical interest, with additional obligations imposed upon the owner.Read more about listed properties in our glossary page.
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PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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About Symonds & Sampson, Ilminster

21 East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AN
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Symonds & Sampson has been providing a comprehensive range of property services to clients across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Cornwall since 1858.

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