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"This modern detached home with double garage sits in an elevated position within one of the town s most sought after areas and boasts stunning rural views, whilst lying within half a mile of the pretty town centre.

The Property Originally built in the 1970s and later extended, this deceptively spacious home takes full advantage of its elevated setting, offering breathtaking views from the main rooms, a rear balcony overlooking the garden and fields beyond, and bright, airy interiors throughout. Finished in neutral tones, the current owners have modernized the kitchen, uncovered the original parquet flooring in the front reception rooms, and carried out updates including new external doors and a replacement roof for the double garage.

Accommodation Previously extended, the property is accessed via a side entrance that opens into a generous entrance hall, complete with useful under stair storage. A rear lobby offers additional hanging space and leads to both a convenient downstairs WC and a separate study ideal for use as a home office or extra ground floor bedroom, being nicely tucked away from the main living areas.

The well proportioned kitchen features a range of modern, neutral toned units, including both floor and wall mounted cupboards. It is equipped with an integrated double electric oven, separate microwave, induction hob, stainless steel extractor hood, full height fridge, and a built in dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen, the utility room provides additional storage with contemporary cream units and space for appliances such as a freestanding fridge freezer and washing machine.

The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining room, where French doors open out onto a sun terrace at the front, making the most of the surrounding views. An archway connects the dining area to the sitting room, which features a modern fireplace with a wood burning stove perfect for a cosy atmosphere alongside the full gas central heating.

Upstairs, the spacious landing opens onto a charming balcony with wrought iron railings overlooking the rear garden. Double doors lead to an airing cupboard housing a pressurised hot water cylinder with an optional electric immersion heater.

The generous family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary suite, including a freestanding double ended bath and a separate shower cubicle. There are three bedrooms in total, with two sizable doubles at the front that benefit from the attractive outlook, and a further good size bedroom at the rear overlooking the fields beyond. The master bedroom includes an en suite shower room and a range of built in wardrobes.

Outside To the front of the property, a driveway provides off road parking and leads to a detached double garage, which is equipped for convenience with an automated door, power, lighting, and a water supply. A portion of the driveway, owned by this property, also serves as a shared turning area.

The front garden has been thoughtfully landscaped into tiered levels for easier maintenance, featuring gravelled sections, a wildflower area, and a variety of trees and shrubs. The uppermost tier boasts a generous paved sun terrace an ideal spot for al fresco dining or enjoying sunsets, with far reaching views across the Blackdown, Brendon, and Quantock Hills, all edged by lavender and other sun loving flowering plants.

Pathways run along the side of the property, passing additional raised borders with retaining walls, and leading to the rear garden. Here, you ll find more secluded courtyard areas, raised planting beds, and a backdrop of land belonging to the Dillington Estate.

Situation Located towards the northern edge of the town with fabulous views to the west, the property lies within easy reach of public footpaths and Dillington Estate permitted paths which lead you straight into the countryside. The town centre is only c. half a mile away and 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 caf 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 .

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

According to Ofcom.org.uk, Utrafast broadband is available in the area and the vendor informs us that full fibre broadband is connected to the property. Mobile signal indoors could be limited if you are on the Three or Vodafone networks and you are most likely to receive a voice and data signal from the EE network. However, a signal is likely outdoors from all four major networks.

Material Information Somerset Council Tax Band E

Permission has been granted in the field opposite the neighbouring property 20a for two detached dwellings reference 22 02633 REM. However, due to the sloping nature of the site the vendors are confident that this will not have any material impact on this property or the view.

As is common, the title register makes mention of various covenants, rights and restrictions and the office is happy to provide a copy upon request should a prospective buyer like to read this through or take any advice prior to viewing.

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