GTH are thrilled to bring this stunningly refurbished 16th century Grade II listed property to the market. The Cider House is a detached 3 double bedroom house, with fabulous living space and a beautiful garden and is set in the middle of the idyllic hamlet of Allowenshay.


Originally built in the early 1500s this stunning property has been extensively and tastefully refurbished over the last few years by its’ current owners and now provides a truly unique and beautiful home.
In brief the property comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen/diner and a bathroom to the ground floor and three double bedrooms (one ensuite) and family bathroom to the first floor. Both reception rooms have fantastic original fireplaces now equipped with stylish contemporary wood burners and are both cosy spaces in which to retreat, the larger of the 2 also having a built in office area. There are fitted bookcases and a larder in the hallway leading through to the beautiful vaulted kitchen/diner. This room is truly the heart of the home and has a large central island with storage underneath and the remainder of the units in the kitchen are bespoke and totally sympathetic to the character of the Barn. A stable door leads from the kitchen to the terrace outside, providing the perfect space for days spent entertaining and relaxing with friends and family. The kitchen has a large fridge/freezer with extensive storage units built around it at one end and the other end of the kitchen offers a great working space with the island separating the areas in the room. There is a stunning copper butler sink with integrated dishwasher beside and built in wine fridge.
The downstairs bathroom is unique with original freestanding facilities, large central bath, WC & hand basin. In addition there are generous built in cupboards housing the washing machine, drier and plenty of space for laundry storage.
Upstairs the master bedroom is a tranquil room with built in wardrobes and a generous seating/dressing area to one side. Bedroom 2 has a hand basin and a freestanding roll top bath overlooking the stunning garden and also has a built in wardrobe. The third bedroom is a generous double and the landing between the 2 bedrooms offers the perfect space to relax and read a favourite book while enjoying the views over the garden. In addition there is a bathroom with shower, hand basin & WC.

Allowenshay is one of South Somerset’s unspoilt small villages nestling in a quiet area of outstanding natural beauty with rolling countryside, set well away from all busy roads. Access to the A303 (4 miles/less than 10 minutes). Local amenities are available in the nearby town of Ilminster, a former market town situated about 12 miles south east of the County Town of Taunton and surrounded by undulating open countryside. A major proportion of the town centre falls within the "Conservation Area" with many character buildings. The town centre offers a range of shopping facilities and amenities together with schooling at primary and intermediate levels, and Churches of various denominations. Chard 5 miles, Taunton 12, Yeovil 14, South Coast 18 miles.

The front door to the property leads off from the road through the village however the parking for the property is to the rear and at the top of the driveway there is a garden shed and parking area. A pathway leads from here to the back entrance across the lawn and into the main house. The garden is mainly laid to lawn and there are flowerbeds, shrubs and a lovely terrace area to sit and enjoy the peace of the surrounding countryside. There is a large wooden outbuilding fitted with electrics, a covered wood pile and raised vegetable beds to the side of the lawn.