4 bedroom detached house for sale

Our team at GTH are delighted to offer you this stunning, 4 bedroom country cottage, set in grounds of circa a third of an acre with detached double garage and studio, views, enchanting gardens, parking and situated in one of the area’s most desirable, semi-rural locations.


An impressive and beautifully situated four bedroom detached cottage occupying grounds of a third of an acre with detached double garage and studio. In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, kitchen/dining room, utility, shower room with WC, sitting room and bedroom with ensuite to the ground floor and three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. This highly versatile home has undergone significant improvements by the current owners to provide the very best of contemporary living in idyllic surroundings. The large kitchen/dining room is a social space for entertaining, is fitted with all-mods and has French doors leading onto the gardens. The triple aspect sitting room is a wonderful setting to enjoy throughout the seasons, particularly through the colder months thanks to a large wood-burner providing practical warmth and an attractive focal point. The expansive master bedroom (with ensuite) makes up the remainder of the ground floor accommodation and benefits from direct access out onto the patio area, seamlessly blending inside with out. It should be noted it could also be utilised as a further reception room, depending on one’s needs. The three bedrooms to the first floor are all generously proportioned and all considered to accommodate double beds. They are serviced by the family bathroom. For those needing to work from home, the smallest of the three bedrooms would make an excellent study. Carpenters Cottage sits in the heart of its own grounds, surrounded by stunning vistas through each of the windows. Its flexibility and position make it a rare and exciting proposition to any discerning buyer. We would strongly encourage families, those looking for the option of living on one level and those simply wanting a taste of the good life in one of Somerset’s most sought after semi-rural locations to view.

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 property is approached by a driveway giving access to off-road parking for a number of vehicles and in turn leads to the detached double garage and studio. This building could serve a number of uses including a gym, workshop or, subject to the necessary consents an annexe, especially those looking for multi-generational living or an income stream. The grounds extend to a third of an acre and are made up to sweeping lawns, patio, mature shrubs, trees and colourful flora. It backs onto rolling farmland creating a wonderful countryside backdrop to this magical garden. Whether its child’s play, alfresco dining, hosting family and friends or simply enjoying through the warmer months, one would be hard pushed to find a more enchanting setting in which to do so.