3 Bed Detached House For Sale

An extended older-style semi in a popular cul de sac offering unusually spacious accommodation perfect for a family. Set in a good size plot with sunny rear garden, driveway and garage it also enjoys fabulous views over town towards the countryside beyond.

The Property - Having been substantially extended by the current owners, this good size family semi is situated in a popular spot within easy reach of the local facilities in the town which lie approximately 0.2 miles away and can be accessed via local footpaths leading down into the town centre. Occupying a good size plot, the rear garden enjoys a southerly aspect and the elevated position affords views across the town towards the countryside beyond. The spacious accommodation with plenty of storage space makes this home perfect for a family, or indeed those with visiting friends or family who need the benefit of the extra set of facilities upstairs.

On the ground floor the front door opens into a traditional entrance hall. Practical LVT flooring flows through into a dual aspect sitting room, opening onto the rear garden via french doors. The sitting room has a sleek modern look with downlighters to the ceiling, and recessed TV / audio space for a clutter-free focal point. The extended kitchen / dining room lies at the rear and includes a large central island for dining and extra work space. The kitchen has been designed for those who love to socialise and cook, with inward facing hob and a full suite of Samsung appliances. The wide picture window at the rear makes the most of the light and views. A range of dark blue modern units include floor and wall mounted storage cupboards and drawers, deep pan drawers, larder style cupboard and corner carousel unit. The solid wood worktops include a double bowl single drainer sink, and there are integrated appliances including dishwasher, electric oven with warming drawer, and 5 ring gas hob. Beyond the kitchen is a useful area with window to the front that would make a great boot room or even a home office / workspace, whilst adjoining this is a utility area leading out to the side access and containing both plumbing for washing machine with tumble dryer space over, and housing the gas boiler.

First Floor - On the first floor are three double bedrooms including a master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and picture window making the most of the natural light and views at the rear. The attractive en suite shower room features attractive glazed metro tiles and rain shower in a corner cubicle, as well as vanity wash hand basin, WC and chrome ladder style towel radiator. Additionally, the family bathroom is surprisingly spacious and fitted with a contemporary suite including L-shaped bath with rain shower over, vanity wash hand basin with storage, WC and illuminated mirror, all finished with a blend of marble effect and metro-style tiling.

Outside - The property sits in a good size plot with a southerly facing garden at the rear currently mostly laid to lawn and ready for a new owner to take over the baton and create their own dream garden. There is already an outside tap and external power points. The front garden is currently well-stocked with mature shrubs and a path leads down to the front door. The driveway to one side provides parking and access to the single garage, with up and over door and side door to garden.

Situation - Tucked away on the northern edge of the town, the property lies away from busy traffic in a mature residential area. A short walk along the public footpaths takes you down into the town centre. As well as public footpaths in the local area, the Dillington Estate offers several kilometres of permissive footpaths, making this an ideal location for dog walkers.

Blackdown View lies approximately quarter of a mile from the heart of the community, where there’s 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 club 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.

Services - Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are connected.

Ultrafast broadband is available. Mobile signal is likely outdoors from all four major providers but indoors you may find it is most likely with the EE network. Information supplied by Ofcom.org.uk

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax - Somerset Council - Band B

Property Information - As is common, the title register indicated there may be covenants / restrictive covenants and we are happy to provide a copy of the register on request if any prospective viewers would like to check these via their legal representative.

As the property is located within a residential area near to the town centre there have been various planning applications nearby often relating to property extensions and the like, including the extension of this property, the extension of the property next door ref 23/01334/HOU and opposite 22/00085/HOU. Any prospective viewers can see these on the Somerset Council planning portal and our office is happy to provide a link and guidance upon request should you wish to do so. However, the vendors are not aware of any application that is likely to detrimentally affect the property.

As is common, the garage roof may contain asbestos.

Historically there was a right of access to the rear of the property for the neighbours' use, however this has not been used and both neighbours have since built fences blocking this access.