4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Fantastic 4 bedroom semi-detached family home set in an elevated position with exceptional views over the town and to the countryside beyond.


144 Blackdown View occupies an elevated position and is within walking distance of the town centre. In brief the property comprises a spacious living/dining room, conservatory, kitchen, utility room and WC to the ground floor with 3 double bedrooms and a study/single bedroom together with a family bathroom to the first floor.
On entering the property you are immediately drawn to the magnificent views from the living room out across the town and over to the Blackdown Hills. The open and spacious living/dining room has an impressive stone fireplace fitted with a woodburner and a conservatory with under floor heating leading off to the rear. Double doors lead through to the well fitted kitchen with access to the rear garden and terrace areas. The kitchen is fitted with ample storage, wall and floor standing units, fitted dresser, integrated dishwasher and Rangemaster. The utility room has space for both washing machine and tumble drier and plenty of storage as well as additional access to outside. Upstairs the bedrooms are all filled with natural light and the master has fitted Sharp wardrobes and double doors to a Juliette balcony enjoying the spectacular views. All bedrooms are generously proportioned and bedroom 2 also has fitted Sharp’s wardrobes. The bathroom has a large modern shower cubicle, sink with vanity storage, WC and heated towel rail.

Ilminster is a medieval former market town, situated about 12 miles south east of the county town of Taunton. Surrounded by undulating open countryside designated a Special Landscape area, the majority of the town falls within a Conservation Area with many character properties built of the local mellow Hamstone. The ancient Minster dominates the centre of the town. Ilminster offers a full range of amenities including doctors, dentist, shopping facilities and weekly market. The town also benefits from an arts centre and theatre. There is schooling at primary and intermediate levels and churches of various denominations. Ilminster has convenient road access to both the M5, junction 25 lies 11 miles to the north-west and to the A303, now dual carriageway most of the way to the M3.
Mainline railway stations are situated at Crewkerne 7 miles (London Waterloo) and Taunton 13 miles (London Paddington). Berrys coaches offer a service to London twice a day. Bath, Bristol and Exeter offer excellent cultural and shopping facilities within easy travelling distance. The World Heritage designated coastline lies 18 miles to the South.

The property has a hedged front garden creating privacy and a large drive leading down to the detached garage with power and light and incorporating overhead storage. The garden is laid out over 3 levels, 2 terraced with stairs and railings leading down to the lower level laid to lawn with beautifully stocked raised flower beds all around. There are herb beds and raspberry patch to the side of the garden and it provides the most wonderful setting for outside entertaining and relaxation.