Semi-detached house for sale in School Lane, Seavington, Ilminster TA19

An extended character cottage, tucked away in a no-through lane with sunny rear garden, off road parking and useful workshop / store. Offered for sale with no onward chain.

The Property

Tucked away in a no-through lane, this semi-detached cottage benefits from off-road parking, a large storage shed of solid construction, and a lovely sunny aspect at the rear. A short walk along the lane takes you to a footpath leading across the nearby field to the local community shop, cafe and village hall. The property has been modernised over the years but retains its character, particularly in the sitting room with a cosy inglenook style fireplace and multi-fuel stove, and exposed ceiling beams.

Originally, the main entrance at the side of the cottage would take you into the hallway, but on a day to day basis you're more likely to use the UPVC stable door which takes you into an infinitely useful utility space. Housing the oil fired boiler, it also has a range of wall units and space for not only a tumble dryer and washing machine but also a separate freezer should you need one. It's a great space to kick off shoes and hang coats, with a further door leading out to the rear garden. A door opens into the spacious kitchen / dining room, which has been modernised with an attractive white gloss fitted kitchen including integrated electric hob, cooker hood, double oven, fridge freezer and dishwasher. The slate effect worktops incorporate a one and half bowl single drainer black composite sink unit with mixer tap. Bespoke bench style seating has been incorporated to one side of the kitchen, making it the ideal space for a dining table and extra chairs. A timber latch door then leads through into the front sitting room with its lovely inglenook fireplace. Again, a bespoke window seat has been added to make the most of the available space. The original front hall includes the stairs to the first floor, and to one side a ground floor bathroom. This has a window to the side for natural light and is fitted with a white suite including panelled bath with shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin, finished with smart metro tiling.

First Floor

There are two double bedrooms on the first floor. A light, bright dual aspect room on the south side has views down the lane and across the village, and includes a cupboard to one side housing the hot water cylinder and storage space. An adjoining larger double bedroom has a front aspect with fitted wardrobes for added storage.

Outside

To the side of the property a driveway provides off road parking and access to the original front door of the cottage, and the stable door leading into the utility room. There is also a timber side gate leading through to the rear garden. The oil tank is tucked away from view and a large patio area extends across the rear of the cottage. Whilst it would benefit from being repaved it's a lovely sunny spot, enjoying a sheltered south-westerly aspect over the rest of the garden and the field and trees beyond. There is also an outside tap. The garden is well stocked with a range of interesting plants including shrubs and perennials. At the bottom of the garden is a good size block-built garden store, providing excellent storage.

Situation

Seavington is an attractive village made up of two small parishes, Seavington St Mary and Seavington St Michael, both with their own parish churches and sharing a lovely community shop and café, recreation ground with children’s playground, village hall and pub. Nearby, the pretty village of South Petherton also offers a range of day to day amenities although almost equidistant is the Medieval market town of Ilminster, the centre of which is dominated by the ancient Minster and a thriving range of independent stores including butchers, delicatessen, hardware store, antiques and homeware stores as well as two supermarkets. Ilminster has a convenient road access to both the M5, junction 25 lies 13 miles to the north-west and 1 mile to the A303, now dual carriageway most of the way to the M3. There is a mainline railway station at Crewkerne c.5 miles (London Waterloo) which also has a Waitrose supermarket, and the county town of Taunton c.15 miles has a further mainline station (London Paddington) and a wider range of shopping facilities. Bath, Bristol and Exeter offer excellent cultural and shopping facilities within approximately an hour’s drive. The World Heritage designated Jurassic coastline lies c.20 miles to the south.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating.

Superfast broadband is available at this location. Mobile signal is available indoors for voice only from three out of four major providers, however a signal for data is only available from the Three network. Outdoors, signal is available for voice, data and enhanced data from all four major providers. (Information from )

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax

Council Tax Band B - Somerset Council

Property Information

We are not aware of any planning applications that will impact this property. Buyers are welcome to check the local planning map prior to making an appointment to view by using the following link and inputting the property postcode, then use the planning overlays on the left hand drop down box.

The government websites states that this property has a very low risk of flooding from rivers or surface water, and flooding from other sources is also unlikely.

The title register mentions various rights and easements etc relating to access for maintenance / drains etc, and a copy of this can be supplied on request if a prospective buyer would prefer to check these via their legal representative prior to a viewing.

The vendors may include the pew, tumble dryer and washing machine (located in the utility room) in the sale. The greenhouse and chicken coup are not included in the sale however, this will create more space within the garden should buyers wish to add their own or create an area of lawn or vegetable bed perhaps.