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Isle Abbotts, Ilminster

PROPERTY TYPE

Semi-Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

1,278 sq ft

119 sq m

TENURE
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Key features

  • For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream - Thursday 23rd July 2026 2.00pm - Merley House, Wimborne BH21 3AA
  • Semi-detached period cottage
  • Idyllic rural position
  • Garden with potential to create allocated parking
  • Spacious kitchen / dining room and separate sitting room
  • Three bedrooms and upstairs bathroom

Description

For sale by auction - Located off a private driveway in the grounds of an historic farmhouse, this spacious semi-detached three-bedroom period cottage enjoys an idyllic rural setting and offers scope for further improvement.

The Property - A spacious traditional entrance hall includes the stairs rising to the first floor, with a well-proportioned sitting room to one side including multi-fuel stove and period style arched recesses to either side. The kitchen / dining room lies across the rear of the cottage and is a great sociable space with patio doors leading out to the rear garden. It is fitted with a range of cream coloured units. Upstairs are three good size bedrooms each with a pleasant outlook, and the main bedroom has a great range of fitted storage. There's a family bathroom with white suite to one side.

Situation - Isle Abbotts is a highly regarded rural village with a thriving community, village hall and beautiful parish church. There is a well-respected pre-school at Ilton, and it lies within the catchment area of the popular Hambridge Primary School. Despite its rural position away from busy traffic, the village is located within a short drive of good road links via the A358 and A303. The property is located with the grounds of a period farmhouse on the very outskirts of the village.

The pretty market town of Ilminster is 4.7 miles to the south and Langport is 7.8 miles to the north east. The picturesque county town of Taunton is 12 miles to the north west and offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants and cafes and highly regarded state and independent schools. From Taunton there is a fast rail service to London Paddington. Both Bristol and Exeter international airports are within an hour’s drive.

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Services - Mains electricity and water are connected. Electric boiler providing traditional central heating system via radiators. Boiler is located in the loft space.

Private drainage via shared septic tank.

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

Material Information - Somerset Council Tax Band C

There are plans to develop / convert adjacent buildings within the farmhouse complex. Please refer to the Somerset Planning Portal for further details on current applications within the vicinity.

There will be an obligation to contribute towards the upkeep of the shared driveway / access - please refer to legal pack.

Solicitors - Helen Lock
Clarke Willmott
Blackbrook Gate
Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset
TA1 2PG

Tel:
Email: helen.

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Isle Abbotts, Ilminster
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Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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Affordability

Monthly repayments£803
Property: £ 160,000
Deposit: £ 16,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Symonds & Sampson, Ilminster

21 East Street, Ilminster, TA19 0AN
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Exciting News!! Symonds & Sampson LLP is delighted to have been recognised as one of the top 2% of Estate Agents and Letting Agents in the UK, and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2026 – the most comprehensive review of UK agencies. The firm has been awarded the highest prize, Double Gold, for Sales and Lettings across all eleven agency offices. This puts us firmly in the top 2% of agencies across the UK!

Residential Estate Agents You Can Trust

Symonds & Sampson has been providing a comprehensive range of property services to clients across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Cornwall since 1858.

Proudly independent to this day, our reputation is built on trust and integrity, and our forward-thinking experts are committed to providing a high-quality agency service from start to finish. Your home is probably the most significant investment you will ever make, and you can trust our knowledgeable agents to guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience.

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• Over 250,000 average monthly website views

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We are one of the few firms in the area that can offer the sale of property by private treaty, auction and tender, and we are proud of our thriving letting and property management department.

Furthermore, as a multidisciplinary firm, we can leverage the extensive knowledge of our in-house valuers, surveyors, and planners to provide the advice and support you need for buying, selling, or managing your residential, rural, and commercial properties.

We look forward to helping you.

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