Love Lane, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19

A very rare opportunity to acquire this lovely cottage with parking, south-facing garden and situated in the ever sought after Love Lane, in the medieval market town of Ilminster. No onward chain.

A charming and enchanting two bedroom cottage in one of Ilminster’s most sought after locations and offered with no onward chain. In brief the property comprises a living room, kitchen, utility and WC to the ground floor with two bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. This wonderful home offers the right buyer a rare opportunity to acquire a traditional cottage on a no through road within a stone’s throw of the centre of Ilminster. The living room is inviting and welcoming with an attractive central, inglenook fireplace. It’s a great setting for entertaining and relaxing whilst the kitchen beyond is fitted with all essential mod-cons and further complemented by the utility/WC. To the first floor are two bedrooms including a generous master bedroom and a small single bedroom, both serviced by the family bathroom. Properties of this character and position are a rare find so whether it’s a manageable project, holiday home or simply a beguiling residence close to excellent local amenities, this must be viewed.

Ilminster is a medieval former market town, situated about 12 miles south east of the county town of Taunton. Surrounded by undulating open countryside designated a Special Landscape area, the majority of the town falls within a Conservation Area with many character properties built of the local mellow Hamstone. The ancient Minster dominates the centre of the town. Ilminster offers a full range of amenities including doctors, dentist, shopping facilities and weekly market. The town also benefits from an arts centre and theatre. There is schooling at primary and intermediate levels and 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. Mainline railway stations are situated at Crewkerne 7 miles (London Waterloo) and Taunton 13 miles (London Paddington). Berry’s coaches offer a service to London twice a day. Bath, Bristol and Exeter offer excellent cultural and shopping facilities within easy travelling.

The property has the distinct advantage of off-road parking as well as a pretty, south facing garden – ideal for alfresco dining and sitting out through the warmer months. There is also a small courtyard garden to the rear.