3 Bed Detached House For Sale

With far reaching views across the town towards the countryside, this lovely bungalow has great proportions and a sociable internal layout with ample room to entertain friends and family.

The Property - Set in an elevated position with far reaching views across the town towards the countryside, this lovely bungalow has great proportions and a sociable internal layout with ample room to entertain friends and family. The layout has been altered in the past to create a particularly spacious and practical open-plan kitchen / dining room whilst across the front of the property is a bright and sunny well-laid out living room. It's perfect if you're looking to downsize into town but retain good proportions but with two bath / shower rooms it could equally suit an older family wanting to be within walking distance of the facilities.

Whilst there are steps up to the front door, if you require a slightly more level access there are fewer steps from the driveway entrance to the side leading around to the rear porch and kitchen door.

The front access brings you into a particularly spacious porch with room for a chair or bench perhaps. The part glazed timber front door opens through to the entrance hall with built-in cupboard including power point and shelving.

The generous living room extends across the south side of the property with double glazed windows making the most of the natural light and views across the town. A Minster stone fireplace currently houses a gas real flame effect fire for a cosy glow. Behind the living room, across the rear of the property, the kitchen / dining room is roomy enough for a large dining suite if you have one and opens via patio doors onto the rear garden. The kitchen area also overlooks the garden and is fitted with plenty of units comprising floor and wall mounted storage cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over incorporating one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, a double electric oven and gas hob. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher, washing machine and upright fridge freezer. Beyond the kitchen is a handy rear porch with two doors opening onto the rear garden, and this also houses the wall mounted gas central heating boiler.

From the inner hall, there is access to the loft via a hatch with ladder. An airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder with slatted shelving. A bathroom to one side is currently fitted with the original coloured suite, including a panelled bath with more recent Mira Sport shower over, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. The master bedroom benefits from a more recently replaced contemporary en suite shower room, with double glazed obscured window at the rear, grey wood effect flooring, walk-in shower cubicle with concertina door and electric Mira shower, close-coupled WC and vanity wash hand basin unit with storage all finished off with stylish neutral tiling and charcoal grey heated towel rail. The master bedroom also has a good range of built-in wardrobes.

The second bedroom is a lovely double room with double fitted wardrobe and views, and the third bedroom is another good size room with built-in single wardrobe.

Outside - There are landscaped gardens to the front and rear, the front garden being planted with a range of sun-loving shrubs and conifers. The driveway to the side provides parking and access to the adjacent double garage with two up and over doors, power and light. The property also owns the strip of garden to the left of the driveway extending up the side of the double garage. A gate and steps lead from the driveway through to the rear garden which has been landscaped into tiers with shrub planting and stepping stones through the middle section. To the east side of the property is an area with lean-to timber storage sheds. There is an outside tap and doors opening to the rear porch. The middle level of garden is accessed via steps up to a patio and deck with timber pergola clad with mature Wisteria. The top level of garden is paved and includes a washing line and is the ideal spot for a bench or bistro set, with fabulous views over the town and countryside. The garden is enclosed by fencing and backs onto the countryside / Dillington estate land adjoining Beacon Hill.

Situation - Highfield is tucked away to the north of the town centre, off Hill View Terrace. It is therefore well away from busy traffic and enjoys an elevated position with pleasant views across the town towards the countryside in the south. A footpath at the end of the close takes you towards the town centre. It is also well placed for those who wish to join the local permitted footpaths into the Dillington Estate.

The property lies within easy walking distance of the town centre facilities which include a great mix of independent stores. These are mostly huddled around the market square and 15th century Minster church and have everything you need from an excellent butchers, delicatessen, cheese and dairy shop, homewares and 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. Ilminster Arts Centre is a vibrant arts venue with licensed café and there are plenty of other places to eat too, including pubs, restaurants, cafes and takeaways. The town has several hairdressers / beauty salons, dental surgery and modern health centre with two doctors' surgeries. The recreation ground includes a Cricket Club and Football Club with several teams, and a children's play area.

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

Broadband - Ultrafast broadband is available.
Mobile phone coverage - Network coverage is good both indoor and outdoor.
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Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax Band - Band F

Flood Risk - Stated as low risk for surface water and very low risk from Rivers and the Sea
Stated as unlikely from groundwater and reservoirs