- Charming period cottage +
- Within easy reach of pretty town centre and local countryside +
- Sunny, easy to manage rear garden +
- Beautifully presented throughout +
- Stunning, light-filled fitted kitchen +
- Two versatile reception rooms providing layout options +
A stylish and charming cottage, close to the town centre and countryside walks, beautifully improved by the current owner and offered for sale with no onward chain.
The Property - A manageable and convenient character home, offering the best of both worlds. Not only is this beautiful cottage right in the heart of Ilminster's conservation area, and yet tucked away in a quiet no-through lane, it has beautiful countryside walks not far from your doorstep and all the facilities of the pretty town centre close at hand. Having been tastefully improved by the current owner, including a beautiful, light-filled kitchen breakfast room and contemporary shower room it also benefits from double glazed windows and mains gas central heating.
Accommodation - An entrance lobby opens through into a cosy yet practical living room, with attractive oak effect flooring flowing throughout much of the ground floor. Bursting with character, the focal point is a traditional fireplace which although not currently in use, previously housed a woodburning stove and subject to the necessary consents and alterations offers potential for installation of something similar. Alternatively, for ease of maintenance why not create a cosy glow with your own freestanding electric stove. An extra reception room to one side is currently used as a dining area, although if you have a larger table why not use the living room and this could make the most wonderful snug, library or home office.
Across the rear of the cottage a later extension creates a superb, light-filled kitchen / breakfast room with windows and Velux window making the most of the natural light and views over the rear garden. Exposed stone walls and former window niches add character. A stable door allows you to bring the "outside in" during fine weather and the Rayburn stove provides a cosy "heart of the home" feel throughout the year. The Rayburn is gas fired and the current owner loves to use it on a daily basis although there is also a small induction hob, alongside integrated fridge / freezer and dishwasher, as well as practical carousel corner units and wine rack. The gas central heating system is run from a separate boiler, discreetly tucked away behind a wall cupboard. The stylish deep blue units are complemented by soft grey units above with Mirostone worktops incorporating a breakfast bar for informal dining and socialising.
The stairs are wider and more practical than you might expect for a period cottage and lead up to the first floor. The stylish main bedroom is located to the front, with typically deep window sill and a range of attractive fitted wardrobes. The adjacent double bedroom overlooks the rear and is currently used as a dressing room. The shower room has been beautifully modernised to include a contemporary suite with gloss vanity units with basin, WC and dual outlet shower.
Outside - At the rear of the cottage is a westerly facing garden, attractively laid out with ample room for a hobby gardener to enjoy themselves whilst stilll being manageable for those without too much time on their hands. The garden is slightly elevated giving a lovely view from the kitchen windows, and is landscaped to provide areas of lawn, borders and topiary with a paved seating area perfect for dining al fresco, a morning coffee or evening tipple. There's a stone store with timber gates perfect for garden storage.
Situation - The cottage is tucked away at the end on a no-through lane close to the town centre and yet a short walk from countryside footpaths. It is within easy reach of the heart of the community, near to a wide variety of independent stores. These are mostly centred around the market square and 15th century Minster church and have everything you need from an award-winning butchers, delicatessen, cheese and dairy shop, homewares, antiques stores, clothes boutiques and gift shops. Ilminster is also well served by a town-centre Tesco store with ample free parking. Alongside is a bowls and tennis club and close-by a town library. Ilminster Arts Centre is a vibrant arts venue with licensed café and there are plenty of other places to eat too, including pubs, cafes, restaurants and take-aways. The town also benefits from several hairdressers / beauty salons and a dental surgery as well as a modern health centre on the southern side of the town with two doctors' surgeries.
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Services - Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.
Ultrafast broadband is available in the area. Mobile signal may be limited or unavailable indoors and you may prefer Wifi calling, however outdoors a signal is likely to be available from all four major networks. Information provided by Ofcom.org.uk
Material Information - Somerset Council Tax Band - B
As is common, the title register contains mention of rights and covenants, and the office is happy to supply a copy on request if a prospective purchaser would prefer to read this prior to making an appointment to view.
The kitchen drainage for 25 Love Lane connects into the drainage system for 20 Love Lane.