Detached bungalow for sale in Higher Beacon, Ilminster, Somerset TA19

With lovely views towards the countryside and yet within half a mile of the town, lies this beautifully presented "Arts and Crafts" style residence, tucked away in one of our most sought-after cul-de-sacs.

The Property

Believed to date from the 1920’s this attractive chalet style bungalow offers flexible accommodation giving you the chance to future-proof your move and forward plan for single level living. However, there’s ample room on the first floor for a lovely master bedroom or guest suite for visiting friends and family. The majority of the rooms get the benefit of the south-easterly facing aspect with the living spaces enjoying plenty of natural light.

You enter through an attractive portico with carved stone pillars providing a practical undercover spot to sit and admire the view or take your morning cuppa. The double-glazed front door opens into a pretty hallway with original “Arts and Crafts” style staircase and beamed ceiling. To one side a beautiful sitting room overlooks the front garden and views via a large bay window with window seat and storage. There is a carved stone fireplace (see note in Property Information section) and there’s a further window on the west side letting in the afternoon and evening sun. From the entrance hall a period arch leads through to the inner hall. Period-style doors open to a useful cloaks cupboard, understairs cupboard and bathroom. The bathroom is fitted with a white suite including panelled bath with mains shower over, low level WC, and pedestal wash hand basin, and is finished with tiling and tongue and groove panelling.

Further doors from the inner hall open into a double bedroom at the rear, and to the other side an open plan kitchen / dining room. Formerly two rooms, they have been joined to allow the light to spill through into the kitchen at the rear which also overlooks the rear garden. French doors open onto the covered patio / portico at the front for al fresco eating. The kitchen is fitted with cream fitted units with work surfaces over incorporating one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit. There’s an integrated dishwasher, gas hob and electric oven, with cooker hood over. There is also an integrated fridge. To one corner is a handy walk-in pantry cupboard. Limewashed wood-effect flooring is fitted throughout the kitchen / dining room and flows through to the separate utility area / side lobby which has a further door opening to the front. It is fitted with further units and worktop with space for your washing machine and under surface freezer. It also houses the wall mounted gas boiler.

On the first floor a pleasant landing is lit via a skylight window and has plenty of storage space with a built-in cupboard and display shelving. Doors open to a spacious dual-aspect master bedroom with dormer windows making the most of the lovely views. There’s plenty of under-eaves storage space and laundry cupboard with original period doors. To the other side of the landing is a spacious shower room which is currently fitted with a double shower cubicle housing mains shower, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. A louvred door opens through to a walk-in store with further built-in storage and hanging space.

Outside

The property is approached over a private gravelled driveway providing off road parking for two cars in tandem and access via a timber archway to the front garden. Steps lead up to a substantial sun terrace / patio with portico over providing a nice, covered seating area and access to the front door. Steps lead down to the front garden past an ornamental pond, with herbaceous borders and lawn leading around to the side of the property. To one side a landscaped area is laid to bark chippings with small apple tree and raised bed to grow-your-own. There is also a mature Magnolia tree. A paved pathway with evergreen hedging to each side, leads along the side of the property to the rear garden passing a further seating area to one side suitable for a bistro set and mature palm. At the rear the garden is landscaped into further gravelled areas with cottage style planting including Roses, Hebes and Honeysuckle. To one corner is a timber garden shed, and a further path with steps leads down to the utility room door.

Situation

Higher Beacon is a sought-after cul-de-sac in an elevated position approximately half a mile from the town centre. Situated in an elevated position, it enjoys panoramic views across town to the rolling hills beyond and is within easy reach of public footpaths and Dillington Estate permitted paths which lead you straight into the countryside. The town centre has a good 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 butcher’s, delicatessen, cheese and dairy shop, super hardware store, homewares, antiques stores, clothes boutiques and gift shops. Ilminster is well served by a town-centre Tesco store with ample free parking. Alongside is a bowls club and tennis club and close-by a town library. There is also an excellent Co-op store with adjacent Peacocks clothes store. Ilminster Arts Centre is a vibrant arts venue with a licensed café and there are plenty of other places to eat, including pubs, cafes and restaurants. The town has several hairdressers / beauty salons, a dental surgery, first and middle schools (soon to combine to a two-tier system) and a modern health centre with two doctors' surgeries. This area of South Somerset remains very much unspoilt. It lies within easy reach of the lovely Jurassic coastline with its many beautiful beaches and historic seaside towns such as Lyme Regis within 30 minutes’ drive, whilst just a short drive away are the Blackdown Hills, another aonb perfect for walking and cycling. In terms of accessibility, it offers the best of both worlds with excellent road links such as the A30 and A358 (which in turn connects to the M5 and A303).

Services

Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage are connected.

Ultrafast broadband is available. Mobile signal indoors is most likely from EE and Three network, although outdoors you are likely to obtain a signal from all four major providers.

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax

Somerset Council - Band D

Property Information

The neighbouring property has been granted planning permission for a replacement side extension, dormer window and new window to their front elevation ref 22/02826/hou. Whilst there are various planning applications locally within the town the vendors are not aware of any that will affect the property.

As is often the case, the property title register contains mentions of various rights and covenants. A copy of this can be provided on request if a prospective buyer would prefer to take advice prior to arranging a viewing.

The gas fire in the sitting room is currently not in use and has been disconnected