Speke Close, Ilminster

An updated and refurbished period coach house conversion with its own garage, just a short walk from the pretty town centre.

The Property - Speke Court is a mews-style conversion, believed to have originally formed part of the stables and coach house serving the Shrubbery Hotel. It forms part of an attractive horseshoe-shaped range of historic properties, arranged around low-maintenance courtyard gardens.

Built of local natural stone, the property retains a number of attractive period features, including decorative mullion windows and internal panelling. Despite its tucked-away position, the town centre is within easy walking distance, as are a number of local countryside walks.

Combining the character of a period property with the convenience of a more manageable home, Speke Court is well suited to those looking for a property with plenty of charm without extensive maintenance.

Accommodation - On the ground floor, the entrance lobby has a useful understairs cupboard providing additional storage, with a recently refurbished galley-style kitchen to one side. Cleverly designed, it is fitted with a range of white gloss units incorporating a gas hob and electric oven, with recently installed extractor hood, integrated slimline dishwasher and space for both a washing machine and freestanding upright fridge freezer. Pelmet and plinth lighting provides useful additional illumination, with different options to suit the time of day.

The spacious living/dining room is an impressive dual-aspect space, with exposed ceiling beams and period-style tongue and groove panelling adding character. A feature electric fireplace provides a cosy focal point without the maintenance associated with an open fire.

The first floor comprises two good-sized bedrooms, both benefiting from part-vaulted ceilings that give a lovely sense of space. High-level rose windows add an attractive period feature, complemented by Velux windows which ensure both rooms are light and airy.

The good-sized shower room is fitted with a shower cubicle, WC and vanity wash hand basin. There is also potential to reconfigure the space to accommodate a bath, if preferred. The cupboard above the stairs houses the gas boiler serving the central heating and hot water.

Outside - To the front of the property is a low maintenance courtyard style garden with ample space to sit out or dine al fresco/ Currently laid to gravel interspersed with shrubs, it is partly sheltered by an old stone boundary wall and enjoys a sunny south-westerly aspect. It's the perfect garden for those who want a little of their own outside space, but without too much to maintain. The property has the benefit of its own single garage located close by (the first garage in the block as you enter Speke Close). There is also communal parking for residents and visitors of Speke Close on a first come-first served basis.

Situation - The property occupies a slightly elevated position within easy walking distance of Ilminster town centre. The entrance to the permitted paths through the nearby Dillington Estate is also within a short distance, providing an excellent choice for dog walking and enjoying the surrounding countryside.

Ilminster’s attractive town centre is centred around the historic Market Square and 15th-century Minster church, with a good range of independent shops and everyday amenities such as a Post Office. These include an award-winning butcher, delicatessen, cheese and dairy shop, homewares and antiques stores, clothing boutiques and gift shops.

The town is also well served by a centrally located Tesco supermarket and Co-op store, while nearby are the bowls and tennis clubs and the town library. Ilminster Arts Centre provides a popular venue for exhibitions, performances and other events, with a licensed café, while the town offers a choice of pubs, cafés, restaurants and takeaways. There is also a popular small local theatre. There are also several hairdressers and beauty salons, a dental surgery and a modern health centre on the southern side of the town, incorporating two doctors’ surgeries.

Often regarded as one of South Somerset’s prettiest market towns, Ilminster provides a good range of amenities for day-to-day living close at hand. For those travelling further afield, the town enjoys excellent road connections via the A303 and A358.

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Services - Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected. Gas central heating - boiler installed 2023.

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

Material Information - Somerset Council

Somerset Council Tax Band B

The property is located within the town's designated conservation area.

Speke Close is a private road over which the residents of Speke Court have a right of way. There is an obligation to share the upkeep of any shared accesses and other shared elements such as paths, party walls, guttering etc as is common in such situations.

Photographs taken September 2026 - © Symonds and Sampson