Detached house for sale in Podgers Lane, Ilton, Ilminster TA19

A substantial Grade II listed period house offering flexible, generous and characterful living spaces with options for single-level or multi-generational living and working from home, all set in private grounds totalling 0.48 acres (0.19 hectares).

The Property

Dating back to at least the 1700s, this grade II listed period former farmhouse is set in 0.48 acres of private gardens, offering a blend of historic charm and modern versatility. The flexible layout and generous space make it ideal for accommodating dependent relatives, living solely on the ground floor, or running a business from home.

As you enter through the side porch, a stained glass leaded door welcomes you into an inner hall bathed in natural light from a lantern rooflight above. The hardwearing slate flooring underfoot adds a touch of rustic durability. To one side, the kitchen breakfast room extends into the rear garden, featuring triple aspect windows and French doors that open onto a veranda. The kitchen blends country style with a contemporary feel and is fitted with modern grey units, granite-topped work surfaces, and a ceramic butler sink. It boasts an integrated electric hob and under-counter oven, complemented by a royal blue oil-fired aga giving that "heart of the home" feel and extra space for keen cooks. There is ample space for both a dishwasher and for a wider-than-average fridge/freezer.

The front of the house hosts a beautiful sitting room adorned with solid wood flooring, original beams, and timber partitioning. A stone fireplace with a wood-burning stove adds warmth and character. Adjacent to the sitting room, the current owner has added a stunning garden room on the south side, featuring cream flagstone flooring that exudes elegance.

The ground floor also includes a master bedroom suite with travertine flooring and underfloor heating. This room offers fitted storage and French doors that open out to the garden at the rear. The travertine flooring continues into the en suite shower room, both areas illuminated by Velux windows overhead.

The inner hall also leads to an additional ground floor shower room, featuring crisp white tiling and travertine flooring. Just outside the shower room door, a built-in storage cupboard with shelving provides practical space for household essentials.

Adjacent to the sitting room is the formal dining room, equally as characterful with a charming window seat, original beams, and flagstone flooring. An arched doorway connects this space to another reception room, which serves as a cosy snug. The snug boasts slate flooring, an additional fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and a pretty brick recess on one side, likely the remnants of a former bread oven.

Beyond the snug, a separate study with dual aspect windows offers a serene workspace. A stable door opens to the rear garden and driveway, making this an ideal setup for working from home, with easy access for visitors. Located at the end of the house, this study ensures privacy and allows you to separate work from home life at the end of the day.

At the rear of the house, a lengthy lean-to porch area includes a store to one end acting as a boiler / laundry room with space for washing machine and your tumble dryer, with the oil fired boiler to one corner. A further door from the rear porch opens into the hall if required.

First Floor

Upstairs, the farmhouse offers five generously sized bedrooms, each providing a unique view over the gardens. Most bedrooms feature built-in storage, enhancing their practicality. The character of the property continues throughout these rooms, with painted floorboards and leaded windows adding to the period charm.

The generous family bathroom is designed to meet modern needs while retaining a classic feel. It includes a modern white suite with a bath, separate shower cubicle, wall-hung vanity wash hand basin, and WC. Tongue and groove panelling complements the period feel.

Outside

The property sits in a private corner plot, with two sets of double timber gates screening the property from the lane. A gravelled driveway to the front provides ample parking, with lawned front garden to one side edged with mature trees and shrubs. On the south side is a sun-deck, a great spot to relax and entertain. A gateway leads through to the rear of the property, passing the small timber framed veranda at the rear of the kitchen and an ornamental pond. The rear garden faces south-westerly and is laid to a substantial lawn with mature trees along the boundaries including apple trees. There is also a timber storage shed. The rear garden benefits from its own additional driveway entrance, also via secure timber gates and provides further parking and access to the detached former double garage which has been converted into two extra useful rooms. One is currently used as an external gym, and the other for storage, with double french doors to the front, windows, power and light. The second also includes a woodburning stove making it perfect as an additional office or studio space. The oil tank is screened from view to the side of the driveway.

Situation

The property is tucked away in a quiet lane on the outskirts of the village of Ilton. The village is very accessible via Ilminster / Puckington or the A358 and just a few minutes’ drive from the pretty and thriving market town of Ilminster, which offers day to day amenities including a range of independent shops, cafes and supermarkets as well as lots of clubs, societies and cultural establishments such as the Arts Centre and Warehouse theatre. Ilton benefits from facilities including a pre-school and primary school, cricket pitch, public house, village hall and riding stables / livery yard. Not far away is the picturesque village of Barrington famed for its impressive National Trust house and workshops, and excellent pub. Taunton the County Town (9 miles) provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities, as well as a main line railway station (Paddington line). Yeovil and Crewkerne (with its Waitrose supermarket) lie within a similar distance and have main line railway stations (Waterloo line).

Services

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

Ultrafast broadband is available in the area. Mobile signal indoors is most likely to be available on the O2 network, although outdoors you are likely to receive signal from all four major providers.

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax

Somerset Council - Band F

Property Information

The governments flood risk assessment at gives the flood risk of an area, not a specific property. The owner reports there have been no issues for this property with flooding during their ownership (therefore since at least 2001).

As is often the case, the property title register may include rights, easements and restrictions. A copy of this can be provided on request if a prospective buyer would prefer to check these with their legal representative.