NORTH STREET, , Beamend 17 North Street Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0DG

On the market for the first time in 65 years, being set within the heart of this thriving market town, on one of the towns prettiest streets. This characterful period cottage now needs a full program of refurbishment but offers huge potential to create a wonderful home. Guide Price £160,000

DESCRIPTION

Believed to date back to circa 18th Century and having been in the same ownership since 1956 , this charming Grade II listed cottage is now in need of a full program of renovation and improvement. The accommodation is well laid out with 2 characterful reception rooms to the front with a range of wonderful beams, recessed deep leaded windows and a fireplace to the principle reception room. The kitchen also leads off this room believed to have been added in the 1970s with an open outlook into the courtyard garden. The hallway leads through the centre of the cottage with stairs at the rear leading to the first floor, there is a useful timber lean to /utility space off the rear with a door to the garden.

On the first floor there is a spacious landing complete with storage various denominations. Ilminster has convenient road access to both over the stairs and additional cupboard with airing cupboard. 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 There are two double bedrooms the main having a range of fitted stations are situated at Crewkerne 7 miles (London Waterloo) and storage and a bathroom. 13 miles (London Paddington). Berrys coaches offer a Agents note— Bedroom 2 has restricted head height. service to London twice a day. Bath, and Exeter offer excellent cultural and shopping facilities within easy travelling distance. The World Heritage designated coastline lies 18 miles to the South. SITUATION Further information can be found at http://www.visitilminster.co.uk 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 DIRECTIONS of the town falls within a Conservation Area with many character From the market square proceed on foot up North Street and the properties built of the local mellow Hamstone. The ancient Minster property will be seen on the left in the terrace set almost opposite dominates the centre of the town. Ilminster offers a full range of the entrance to Isle Court. 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 OUTSIDE The property is approached from the front off North Street. BEAMEND The cottage benefits from a right of way over No.19 to the rear on foot giving access to the rear Courtyard part walled garden area, with space for a table and chairs along with pots to create a pretty little outside space to enjoy . Also benefitting from a timber shed. Agents Note : - No 15 also has a right of leading over No.17 and No.19 which must be kept clear.

SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage connected (Gas is within North Street but no investigations have been made about the possibility or cost of connection)

CHARGES South Somerset District Council Tax Band B

IMPORTANT NOTICE

For clarification we wish to inform any prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you please contact the office prior to viewing the property. Viewing Viewing Strictly by appointment with the agents Strictly by appointment with the Agents GreensladeGreenslade Taylor Hunt. Taylor 23 Hunt. Broad Street, South15 Molton, East Street, , Ilminster EX36 3AQ Email: [email protected], TA19 0AJ Tel:Email: 01769 [email protected] 574500 | Ref: STM180130 Tel: 01460 57222 | Ref: ILM180136