8, Hillview Terrace, Somerset, TA19 9AL

Conveniently positioned just a short distance from Ilminster's range of shops, cafes and everyday amenities, this charming home successfully combines period character, generous living space and a substantial garden, with further potential for enhancement if desired.

Occupying an elevated position within easy reach of Ilminster town centre, this attractive period terraced home offers surprisingly spacious accommodation arranged over three floors, complemented by a generous and well-established rear garden that is rarely found so close to the heart of the town.

Beautifully presented throughout, the property retains much of its character and charm while still offering exciting scope for a new owner to modernise or adapt certain areas to suit individual tastes and requirements.

The accommodation extends to approximately 1,452 sq ft and begins with an inviting sitting room featuring a bay window, fireplace with wood burner creating a warm and welcoming focal point as well as exposed original floorboards.

A separate but open dining area off the sitting room provides an excellent space for entertaining.

To the rear of the house where there is a spacious kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of units and enjoying views over the rear garden.

Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility room and a versatile study, ideal for those working from home.

On the first floor are two well-proportioned double bedrooms together with a generous family bathroom with both bath and shower, whilst the second floor is dedicated to an impressive principal bedroom enjoying a good degree of privacy and elevated rooftop outlooks.

Ilminster is a Medieval market town, the centre of which is dominated by the ancient Minster.

The town developed further 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.

Ilminster offers a full range of shopping and other amenities, together with schooling at primary and intermediate levels with 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.

There are mainline railway stations at Crewkerne 7 miles (London Waterloo) and the county town of 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.

Outside, the property's gardens are a particular feature.

To the front is a traditional terraced frontage, while to the rear the garden extends much further than one might expect for such a central location.

Arranged across several attractive levels, the garden offers a combination of paved seating areas, colourful planted borders, mature shrubs and lawned sections, creating a delightful space for both relaxation and entertaining.

The elevated setting also affords attractive views back towards the town and surrounding greenery.