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BEACON HOUSE
Beacon| Ilminster | Somerset
GUIDE £475,000
Beacon House, Beacon
Ilminster, Somerset
TA19 9AH
A highly attractive period house with later additions,
situated high up on the Beacon in a stunning location with
far reaching views for many miles, whilst being tucked away
enjoying a good degree of privacy, conveniently placed on
the outskirts of Ilminster.
7 bed
4 bath
3 recp
8.6 acr Double garage with
room above
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Detached period home filled with character & charm
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Extensive accommodation
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Excellent outside recreational space
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Good access A303
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Tucked away with outstanding views
This delightful country property combines a highly
convenient location with easy access to Ilminster, whilst
being set in a semi-private location. The well maintained
accommodation is full of genuine charm and character.
Ilminster is a Medieval market town, the centre of which is
dominated by the ancient Minster. The town developed
during the Georgian period with many of the properties
being constructed in the local mellow Hamstone. The
surrounding land is lightly wooded and is designated a
Special Landscape area.
Accommodation
The accommodation in brief comprises:An attractive Reception Hall featuring a
stunning Victorian tiled floor and attractive
period staircase.
The Drawing Room has a bay window with
outlook to the front, Minster stone fireplace,
picture rail and ceiling cornice. This in turn leads
through to the Fabulous Garden Room with
large picture windows taking advantage of the
wonderful far reaching views.
Dining Room with bay window and outlook to
the front, Minster stone fireplace, picture rail and
cornice. The Rear Hall with its under stairs
storage cupboard and stable door to the back
garden leads to the fitted Kitchen / Breakfast
Room which has hand crafted painted units,
plumbing for dishwasher, twin stainless sinks and
further appliance space, as well as room for a
range cooker. Concealed Gas fired boiler for
domestic hot water and central heating. Rear
passageway with flagstone floor and double
storage cupboard leads to a fabulous Walk-In
Larder with cold slab and fitted shelving and to
the Utility Room with large Belfast sink,
storage cupboards and plumbing for washing
machine. This is complimented by a separate
Cloakroom with low level WC, beyond which
is a large, light Sitting Room with attractive
wooden floor and glazed door opening onto the
Veranda with entertaining and barbeque space.
Outside
The property has Two Generous Garages,
one with an inspection pit and both with power
and light and generous eaves storage. The
gardens are an attractive feature of the
property with sweeping lawns to the front with
borders, shrubs and trees including a small
orchard and a central path leading up to the
house. The Front Terrace Verandah area
provides a superb feature taking in the views
and facing in a westerly direction. Paved dining
area to the south side with ornamental pond.
Gate to secluded sunny courtyard with well
and steps to Beacon Lane. Natural stone
retaining wall leading to a terraced rear garden
laid to lawn with borders and shrubs plus
further seating and entertaining space and
summerhouse with power. Vegetable
Parterre with cold frames, greenhouse and
garden shed. Pedestrian gateway to Beacon
Lane.
Location
The property is situated on The Beacon, on the
northern edge of Ilminster. It’s highly
convenient location offers almost immediate
access to Ilminster town and its wide range of
amenities, including many independent shops,
as well as supermarkets, post office, a thriving
Arts Centre and other community facilities and
activities, plus churches of various
denominations.
The First Floor has a generous galleried landing
with fitted cupboards and access to a large
insulated Attic with headroom and light for
further storage on boarded floor.
Access
The property is approached via its own
concrete drive way leading up to the side and
rear providing ample level access to the house,
as well as turning and parking space for several
vehicles.
Bedroom One has a dual aspect and two sets
of built in wardrobes, this is complimented by a
further three bedrooms, two with built in
wardrobes, separate Family Bathroom with
bath with shower, WC and basin, as well as a
large airing cupboard and Separate Shower
Room with large walk in shower WC and basin.
Access to the A303 is approximately 1.5 miles
to the junction with the A358 leading to
Taunton and M5 Junction 25, as well as the
A358 south leading to Chard and on towards
the coast.
Room Measurements
OPENING TIMES:
Hall
16'6" x 5'10" (5.03m x 1.78m)
Bedroom 1
15'2" x 12' (4.62m x 3.66m)
Drawing Room
15'1" + Bay x 13'10" (4.6m + Bay x 4.22m)
Bedroom 2
15'1" x 10'10" (4.6m x 3.3m)
Garden Room
25' x 8'7" (7.62m x 2.62m)
Bedroom 3
11'7" x 11' (3.53m x 3.35m)
Dining Room
15'2" + Bay x 12'2" (4.62m + Bay x 3.7m)
Bedroom 4
9'9" x 9'1" (2.97m x 2.77m)
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
14' x 9'11" (4.27m x 3.02m)
Bathroom
10'11" (3.33m) x 7'1" (2.16m) reduced to 6'2" (1.88m)
Larder
6'3" x 5'3" (1.9m x 1.6m)
Shower Room
10'7" (3.23m) x 5'4" (1.63m) reduced to 4'6" (1.37m)
Utility
7'11" x 7' (2.41m x 2.13m)
Garage 1
15' x 9' (4.57m x 2.74m)
Sitting Room
21' x 14'8" (6.4m x 4.47m)
Garage 2
15' x 12' (4.57m x 3.66m)
Services: Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage.
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
Directions
From Taunton junction 25 of the M5
motorway take the A358 in a easterly direction
towards Ilminster. Continue to the
roundabout at the A303 take the second exit
signposted Ilminster, proceed into the town
taking the first exit of the first roundabout,
continuing along Station Road and rising up the
hill, past the Shrubbery Hotel after which you
turn left into New Road, the B3168 which
leads up to Beacon. Once at the top of the hill,
where the road straightens out, Beacon House
is on the right hand side immediately after
Beacon Lane with its public footpath sign.
Monday – Friday 8:45am – 5:30pm
Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide.
Some photographs may have been taken using a Wide Angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the
services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important
matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
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