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An immaculate three-bedroom home tucked away in a private position at the end of this modern development fronting on to the open green. The property is double glazed and gas centrally heated, has an en-suite shower room from the master bedroom plus garage and off-road parking.

The accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall living room, kitchen-diner, and a cloakroom on the ground floor. There are three bedrooms of which the master has an en-suite shower room and a bathroom on the first floor.

Outside there is a porch area at the front. At the rear is an enclosed garden which overall is lawn. There is a patio area immediately adjacent to the rear of the house with a paved pathway leading to the rear access personnel gate. This leads you into the parking area and to the garage.

Crewkerne is a small market town situated between Yeovil and Taunton and offers many local amenities, supermarkets including a Waitrose superstore, chemists, banks, doctor's surgery, leisure, and recreational facilities including a public swimming pool, pubs, restaurants, schools and churches. There is a local bus service and main line railway station (Waterloo - Exeter). Yeovil is 9 miles, Taunton and M5 motorway 19 miles and the Dorset Coast 14 miles.

Set along a charming meandering brook, where Heron, Dipper and Kingfisher have all been spotted, in a delightful rural position but walkable to the popular market town of Ilminster. The Old Dairy is rich in history and traditional character features and provides a wonderful country house with beautifully kept gardens.


The Old Dairy is believed to date back to around 1609 and is rumoured to be the oldest house in the hamlet and once formed the original farmhouse. The property has then been 2 workman’s cottages for many years, suffering from a fire in 1926 when a headmaster and wife made it their retirement project and restored it to the beautifully proportioned country property our current vendors have called their happy home now for 35years. The property sits in its 0.39 acre plot with an attractive frontage and sweeping drive down to the house. The front garden area has been well utilised, with a section laid as a productive vegetable garden as having good soil and a south facing walled boundary has proved ideal.
There is ample parking set to the front along with access to the large garage, and adjoining large garden store; this area is all set under the same roof line as the main house and subject to planning would appear ideal for further living accommodation or perhaps for holiday let or ancillary use.
The accommodation has an easy to live in feel, offering fantastic rooms rich in character and all enjoying a southerly aspect towards the colourful gardens. There are three reception rooms, two with attractive fireplaces and with a lovely conservatory with exposed stone walls. The Cherry wood kitchen is well planned and has ample space for a good sized table, feature AGA, outlook into the garden and a generous size walk in pantry. There is then direct access from the Kitchen into the garage with a fitted utility section set behind one of the original timber stable stalls. To the first floor the landing has a large dormer out giving light and having the same exposed timber and brick work as the impressive ground floor entrance hall. The main bedroom has a good range of fitted wardrobes and access to a Jack and Jill bathroom with bedroom 2/dressing room. There are then 2 further good size double bedrooms and a main family bathroom. All of the first floor rooms have a lovely open outlook over the gardens and surrounding countryside. The rear garden is beautifully stocked, with walled boundaries giving a private feel, the garden borders the Dowlish Brook which is edged by a range of interesting shrubs and trees with a southerly aspect.

The hamlet of Moolham lies about 1 mile south of Ilminster being within easy reach of local amenities. The market town of Ilminster, 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 others amenities.

The Old Dairy is approached of Moolham lane , with a wall running the entire boundary giving a lovely private feel, heading down through the gates the drive sweeps down to the house with 2 lawned sections bordering the drive . The top section has been used as a very productive vegetable garden along with Pear and Apple trees. There is ample parking and turning space with colourfully stocked flower beds , adjoining the parking is the garage which is set within the main part of the property. The garage section measures 25’4 x 17’10 and has good ceiling height along with the remains of this area being used as stables including a charming cobbled floor, timber stall partitions and over head traditional timber hayracks . A utility area forms the corner of the garage with plumbing available for white goods, the water treatments and pumps are also set within this area. There are also pedestrian doors to the front and rear along with the large up and over electric garage door. An opening leads through to the workshop measuring 17’9 x 17’1 with double height vaulted roof and impressive timbers, mezzanine store area and 2 windows. The rear garden has 2 lovely stone walls forming both the East and West boundaries , there is gated access back to the lane from both the front and rear, with a pedestrian right of way , which leads directly onto a footpath which heads towards the old historic Moolham church and then through to the thriving village of Dowlish Wake. The gardens are beautifully kept and have well stocked colourful flower beds . There is a delightful terrace with an electrically operated awning adjoining the conservatory and a hidden working area complete with greenhouse sits behind the Whitebeam hedge. The garden borders the Brook for its complete length which meanders around the boundary and provides a lovely feature to the house.

This beautiful old house is believed to date back to the early seventeenth century and is certainly worthy of its Grade II listing. Impeccably restored by the present owner, the house boasts many of the hallmarks expected in a house of its age including flagstone floors, inglenook fireplace and panelled doors. Exquisitely decorated rooms include a well-proportioned drawing room with inglenook fireplace and open grate, double aspect and exposed ceiling timbers. The dining room again has lovely outlooks over the gardens and to the meadows beyond, there is a fireplace, bookcases and hand painted decorations. There is also a family sitting room with more formal marble mantelpiece and cupboards and book shelves. The kitchen is well fitted with cabinets in keeping with the property, and has room for a good sized breakfast table. It also features a walk in pantry and a utility room. The principal bedroom is spacious and has glorious outlooks and is accompanied by four further bedrooms and two well fitted bathrooms.

The Property
This beautifully presented semi detached home has been subject to a complete renovation in recent years and has been a successful holiday investment for the present owners since. Offering modern interior, extended kitchen and large dining space as well as two double bedrooms, the property is a great first time buyers home, or young family property and can be a perfect rental investment.

Approaching from the front there is an entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor, with doors to the living room and dining areas as well as under stairs recess for storage space. The living room itself offers a front facing aspect with distant countryside views. The dining room is a large open space originally a kitchen/diner, but the owner knocked the wall out and extended the new kitchen into the old outbuilding creating two separate rooms, offering large open space. The dining area offers a rear facing window overlooking the garden with access to the modern kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, and integrated appliances throughout. A rear facing window overlooks the garden with door opening out.

Rising upstairs there are two really good sized double bedrooms with the large bedroom offering stunning countryside views over nearby fields and distant farm and woodland. The 2nd bedroom offers a rear aspect overlooking the garden. Finally there is a modern fitted shower room with walk in shower, w.c. and wash basin as well as a separate w.c. also.

Externally to the front there is private off road parking at the base of the front garden. A large front garden is mainly laid to lawn with pathway leading to the front door. At the rear there is a similar sized garden, with lawn area and paved pathway around the property.

The property has been fitted with bottle gas central heading system throughout when renovated and offers a fully finished home for anyone interested in a modern, simple and chain free purchase.

Situated in a delightful position in the heart of this unspoilt hamlet, you will find this characterful Grade II listed period property. In addition there is the former Cider Barn which offers potential to enlarge the accommodation. There are gardens extending to 0.29 of an acre.

The Cider House sits within the heart of one of South Somerset's most unspoilt charming hamlets, Allowenshay has the benefit of being just over two miles from the thriving market town of Ilminster with its generous range of day to day amenities, and is also just a short distance through the lanes to the well thought of village of Hinton St George.
The property has characterful accommodation with 2 reception rooms, the main of which has a large fireplace with impressive original beam over. The main room of the house is the farmhouse kitchen with inglenook housing the Rayburn (now redundant) with a larder cupboard alongside. There is a quarry tiled floor and double aspect windows. At the front of the house is an entrance lobby and a hallway extends along the rear of the property with stairs to the first floor and a generous sized cloakroom. On the first floor the large landing gives access to the three double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes and there is a family bathroom. To the North there is a further section to the property which was for many years an old cidery and appears, subject to any necessary consents, to offer huge scope and potential. This area has the benefit of a mezzanine area and provides a fantastic store/work space.
The property has a great plot extending in all to 0.29 of an acre with a drive off Wood Lane.

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 off Wood lane with a drive leading onto a parking area, with picket fencing and gate leading into the garden. The main section of garden is laid to lawn with well established hedgerow boundaries, there is then a further section of garden accessed off the kitchen, a garden store shed, pedestrian gate to the side with lawn and oil tank. The front garden is enclosed with a natural stone wall around the boundary.

SUMMARY
This four bedroom detached family home is situated on a popular development on the edge of town and is conveniently situated for nearby schools. The accommodation includes two reception rooms, utility area and master bedroom en suite. Outside there is a garden, garage and parking.


DESCRIPTION
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Ground Floor 

Entrance Hall 
Double glazed door to front. Under stairs cupboard. Laminate flooring. Radiator.

Cloakroom 
Fitted with a WC and wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Front aspect double glazed window. Radiator.

Lounge 20' 1" x 10' 8" max ( 6.12m x 3.25m max )
Front aspect double glazed window. Double glazed French doors to garden. TV point. Two radiators.

Dining Room 11' 3" x 10' 1" ( 3.43m x 3.07m )
Dual aspect with double glazed windows to front and side. Radiator.

Kitchen 11' x 10' 1" ( 3.35m x 3.07m )
Rear aspect double glazed window. Fitted kitchen comprising a range of matching base and wall units. Work surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Tiled splashbacks. Integrated electric oven and gas hob with cooker hood over. Space for fridge/freezer. Radiator. Archway to utility room.

Utility Room 6' 4" x 4' 11" plus door recess ( 1.93m x 1.50m plus door recess )
Fitted base units. Work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Boiler. Tiled splashbacks. Door to garden.

First Floor 

Landing 
Rear aspect double glazed window. Stairs from entrance hall. Cupboard. Airing cupboard. Access to loft. Radiator.

Bedroom 1 11' 8" x 10' 8" plus recess ( 3.56m x 3.25m plus recess )
Front aspect double glazed window. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

En Suite 
Front aspect double glazed window. Fitted with a shower cubicle, wash hand basin and WC. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Part tiled. Radiator.

Bedroom 2 10' x 8' 7" ( 3.05m x 2.62m )
Rear aspect double glazed window. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

Bedroom 3 10' 9" x 8' 1" ( 3.28m x 2.46m )
Rear aspect double glazed window. Laminate flooring. Radiator.

Bedroom 4 8' 11" plus recess x 7' plus recess ( 2.72m plus recess x 2.13m plus recess )
Front aspect double glazed window. Fitted carpet. Radiator.

Bathroom 
Side aspect double glazed window. Fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer taps, wash hand basin and WC. Extractor fan. Shaver point. Part tiled. Radiator.

Outside 
At the front of the property the garden is planted with shrubs. The good size rear garden is laid to patio and enclosed within fencing. A gate gives access to the driveway, which provides parking and leads to the single garage.

Garage 
With up-and-over door, and power and light connected.


DIRECTIONS
From Fox & Sons Crewkerne office proceed along Market Street and follow the B3156 signposted for Lyme Regis. Just after the mini roundabout turn left into Lang Road, follow this to the T junction and turn right into Kingswood Road. Proceed along this road and the property will be found denoted by our For Sale board.



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Manor Farm is a highly attractive Grade II Listed country house which provides an enviable opportunity for a sizeable country house with flexible accommodation and outbuildings with further potential. The attached 2 bedroom Cottage, currently let on a six month shorthold tenancy provides an ongoing income, but would clearly suit additional or extended family, as well as holiday letting etc.,. The main house accommodation offers a wealth of character and style, including stone mullion windows to the front elevation and a carved ham stone fireplace. A recent summer lounge extension to the rear offers a contemporary style space leading directly from the kitchen. Further potential exists with current planning permissions for conversion of the store room to an annexe, as well as swimming pool with pool house and solar panels and a bio mass boiler. South Somerset District Council Ref: 14/02513. We recommend an internal inspection to fully appreciate the authentic character, as well as the stunning rural, but accessible location of this attractive home.

Double Entrance doors lead to Garden/Boot Room with double glazed windows with open rear aspect, exposed roof timbers and double glazed roof window, floor mounted oil fired boiler.

Utility Room with built in base and wall mounted cupboards, work surface, large stainless steel sink unit and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine, further appliance space and double glazed window.

Hallway with central heating radiator, two separate staircases.

Cloakroom with low level wc, wash hand basin set into vanity surface with cupboard under, tiled splashbacks, central heating radiator, window and exposed roof timbers.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room, a farmhouse style with a flagged floor, fitted units comprising: wood edged tiled working surfaces with tiled splashbacks, wood fronted base and wall mounted cupboards, single drainer sink unit, space and plumbing for dishwasher, central island unit with slot-in Range cooker, walk-in larder with shelving, central heating radiator and exposed beams, connecting arch to

Summer Lounge a bright open room forming a modern extension from the house with full height ceiling, double glazed roof windows and bi-folding doors opening onto the patio, further large double glazed windows to the end, exposed stonework and central heating radiator.

Dining Room with inglenook fireplace with inset wood burning stove and large beam over, beamed ceiling, mullion window with front aspect and central heating radiator, connecting door to

Front Hall with tiled floor, central heating radiator and large door for front access.

Drawing Room, large mullion bay window with outlook to the front, attractive period stone fireplace with brick hearth and stone surround with inset wood burning stove, exposed period timber panelling and central heating radiator.

First Floor Landing with central heating radiator.

Cloakroom providing low level wc and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 1 with stone mullion bay window with outlook to the front and large window seat with storage under, range of built in wardrobes and shelving, central heating radiator.

En-Suite Bathroom with suite comprising: low level wc, bidet, twin wash hand basins set into vanity surface with storage under, panelled bath with tiled splashback surrounding, separate tiled and enclosed shower, window with rear aspect and central heating radiator.

Bedroom 2, window with front aspect, central heating radiator, walk-in wardrobe.

En-Suite (Jack & Jill) with modern white suite comprising: low level wc, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under, panelled bath, enclosed shower cubicle, tiled floor, window, exposed beam.

Study/Bedroom 6, exposed beams, central heating radiator, connecting back staircase to Ground Floor.

Bedroom 5 with built in cupboard, double glazed window, exposed beam, half glazed door with Juliet balcony to the Summer Lounge.

Second Floor Landing with central heating radiator and double glazed roof window.

Bedroom 3, window with side aspect, central heating radiator, built in wardrobe.

En-Suite Shower Room with suite comprising: low level wc, wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under, tiled and enclosed shower, electric towel rail.

Bedroom 4, double glazed roof window, central heating radiator, built in eaves cupboards.

MANOR FARM COTTAGE

Hall with radiator.

Lounge with stone mullion window, wood burning stove and radiator.

Inner Hall with radiator.

Fitted Kitchen with built in cupboards and worktops, integral appliances including four ring electric hob and oven, walk-in larder and tiled floor, radiator and window.

Utility Room with wc, plumbing for washing machine and floor mounted boiler, window.

First Floor Landing with two built in cupboards, radiator, loft hatch and window.

Bedroom 1 with outlook to the front, window, radiator and built in wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 with outlook to the front with radiator and window.

Bathroom with suite comprising panelled bath, low level wc, wash hand basin and separate shower, radiator and window.

Outside
A driveway leads across the front of the property around to the side, passing a Single Garage with up and over door, the garage having stone and concrete block walls under a pitched slate roof. To the side of the property is a large concrete driveway continuing with lawn, gravelled areas providing hard standing and raised flower and shrub beds behind sleeper walls. The driveway then continues along a gravelled surface around to the rear of the house with parking for numerous vehicles.

A large detached steel frame Barn lies to the side of the property providing a large open space, as well as secured internal storage with one bay providing a single storey block wall storage space with three separate areas and power and light connected. A further stone Barn provides further storage and potential for a number of uses with adjoining lean-to, subject to the necessary consent.

Initially the gardens run from the rear of the property providing paved and gravelled areas making excellent seating and entertaining space, former Workshop with large folding doors beyond to open space providing storage, workshop space or hobbies with connecting door to the Games Room also with double doors opening onto the garden with power and light connected to both. Beyond this is a mainly lawned garden with inset trees, shrubs, greenhouse with an open aspect across the adjoining countryside. At the top of the garden is a wildlife pond and summer house, providing the perfect spot to sit and take it all in!

Location

The property lies in a highly convenient, but attractive country location, 'tucked away' in a secluded valley. The nearby town of Ilminster lies approximately 3 miles distant with amenities including a range of shops, supermarket, schools, churches, banks, inn and doctors' surgeries. The junction with the A303 is approximately 3.5 miles with Taunton and Junction 25 of the M5, 13 miles, opening up road links to the north etc.,. Railway stations can be found at Yeovil and Crewkerne for access to London (Waterloo) with Taunton main line station serving London (Paddington). The Jurassic Coast lies to the south of the property with Lyme Regis being approximately 15 miles and therefore easy access can be afforded to this popular south coast resort and the world heritage coast line. Surrounding the property and within the general area are quiet country lanes with footpaths and bridleways offering many excellent walking and cycling routes, including the local national cycle path route between Ilminster and Chard.

Services: electric, water and private drainage, oil fired central heating.

Tenure: Freehold.

Council Tax Band: Farm: G, Cottage: D


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GROUND FLOOR

Drawing Room 19'9" (6.02m) into bay x 15'7" (4.75m).

Dining Room 17'6" x 11'8" (5.33m x 3.56m).

Cloakroom

Garden/Boot Room 26' x 7'8" (7.92m x 2.34m).

Utility Room 11'7" x 9'5" (3.53m x 2.87m).

Games Room 26'11" x 12'5" (8.2m x 3.78m).

Store 19'3" x 13'2" (5.87m x 4.01m).

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 20'9" x 17'1" (6.32m x 5.2m).

Pantry

Summer Lounge 20'9" x 12'11" (6.32m x 3.94m).

Manor Farm Cottage Conservatory 16'3" x 8'7" (4.95m x 2.62m).

Manor Farm Cottage Kitchen 11'10" x 11'3" (3.6m x 3.43m).

Manor Farm Cottage Reception Room 16'5" max x 15' max (5m max x 4.57m max).

Manor Farm Cottage Cloakroom

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1 16'4" x 16' (4.98m x 4.88m).

Ensuite Bathroom

WC

Bedroom 2 17'8" (5.38m) max x 12'1" (3.68m) min.

Jack and Jill Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 5 15'5" max x 10' (4.7m max x 3.05m).

Study/Bedroom 6

Manor Farm Cottage Bedroom 1 16' x 13'4" (4.88m x 4.06m).

Manor Farm Cottage Bedroom 2 13'6" x 11'3" (4.11m x 3.43m).

Manor Farm Cottage Bathroom

SECOND FLOOR

Bedroom 4 17'5" max x 16' max (5.3m max x 4.88m max).

Bedroom 3 18'11" max x 14'2" (5.77m max x 4.32m).

Ensuite Shower Room

From the M5, Junction 25, take the A358 in an easterly direction towards Ilminster. Once at the junction with the A303, take the fourth exit continuing on the A358 towards Chard. Continue through the village of Donyatt and beyond and just after passing Hornsbury Mill on the right, turn left into Knowle Lane. Continue down the lane where after approximately 0.5 mile the property will be found on the left hand side.

The Property
This superb detached country cottage offers spacious and light accommodation throughout with three reception rooms, three bedrooms, a ground floor utility and shower room, first floor bathroom, wrap around garden, garage and off-road parking.

Situated on the fringe of this quiet Hamlet and within a Conservation area just a short drive from Ilminster town centre and full range of local amenities, the property benefits from easy access to both major transport links (A303, M5 and mainline rail) and the Jurassic Coast.

The property occupies approximately 1490 sq ft and, built in 1929, has undergone substantial improvement by the current owners including oil fired central heating and a recently re-thatched roof. The property also benefits from mains electricity and private water and drainage.

Entrance Hall
With reclaimed timber entrance door, mat-well, tiled flooring, sample space for hats and coats, decoratively coloured stained glass window to sitting room, stable door to dining room and stairs rising.

Dining Room
With reclaimed exposed timber flooring, exposed ceiling timbers and beams, opening to kitchen/breakfast room and window to front.

Kitchen/Breakfast
With ample work surfaces with composite sink unit inset, integrated four ring electric hob with grill and oven below and extractor fan over, space for under-counter fridge/freezer, comprehensive range of storage units and display shelving above and below, timber latch door to sitting room, window to rear and internal window to sun room.

Sitting Room
A particularly characterful and spacious triple aspect sitting room with windows to side, front and rear, open fireplace (currently with electric wood-burner effect fire inset), exposed timber reclaimed flooring, and exposed ceiling timbers and lintels.

Sun Room
A beautifully light room with windows to two sides, tiled flooring, panel glazed door to side and door to utility and ground floor shower room.

Shower Room
A multi-purpose shower and utility room with walk in shower cubicle, tiling to splash prone areas, low level WC, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer and window to rear.

Landing
With large airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, further good size storage cupboard, window to rear with views over the village and doors to all three bedrooms and first floor bathroom.

Bedroom One
A good size double room with built in wardrobe, wood panelled walls and window to front with countryside views.

Bedroom Two
Another good size double room with built in storage cupboard and window to front with countryside views.

Bedroom Three
A large single or small double room with window to side with open aspect.

Bathroom
With suite comprising panelled bath with shower and shower attachment over, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, built in storage unit, partial timber panelled walls and obscure glazed window to side.

Outside
The property sits in an elevated plot with lawned gardens to all four sides. A five bar gate gives access to the property and a driveway affords ample off-road parking and leads to the garage.

A pathway leads around the entire property and leads to the main entrance porch.

Gardens
The gardens are laid to all four sides of the property and are mainly to lawn with mature decorative borders and an excellent range of mature fruit trees. The garden affords a particularly high degree of privacy.

Location

Knowle St Giles is a small South Somerset hamlet situated midway between Ilminster and Chard about 2 miles away from the A358, in a beautiful rural location surrounded by Somerset countryside. Shopping facilities are available in both Chard (2½ miles), Ilminster (3miles), the County town of Taunton is approximately 15 miles with its' M5 motorway connection and main rail link to Plymouth, Bristol and London (Paddington) together with excellent shopping facilities and the A303 (accessing the South West and London) is just 5 miles away. The south coast and Lyme Regis is within 16 miles.

Accommodation

This lovely Hamstone property on the site of a smaller cottage (the floorplan of which outlines the second reception room indicated by the thicker walls) now provides substantial accommodation over two floors with impressive spacious rooms on both floors.

The property fronts onto the lane between Knowle St Giles and Dowlish Wake, with an entrance door leading into a porch with tiled floor. A further door then leads into the lounge/dining room with windows to the front and side (with window seats) and a commanding fireplace to the sitting area with a wood burner sited in the corner.

A door leads through to an amazing kitchen and dining room over 30' long with a country kitchen to the front fitted with shaker style units under solid worktops and a sink and drainer unit, also with a large central island and oil fired Aga. The dining area has windows to the side and rear and space for a large table. A door leads through to a utility room fitted with cupboards and a sink with a further door then leading into a shower room with shower enclosure, WC and vanity wash hand basin.

Walking back through the lounge/dining room a door leads into the bright sitting room which has windows and french doors to the rear and side overlooking the gardens and stairs to the first floor.

The stairs emerge to a large landing with vaulted ceiling and fully glazed french doors and windows leading out to a balcony facing south and overlooking the gardens and countryside beyond. The generous sized master bedroom occupies the northeast corner with double aspect and space for a large bed and plenty of furniture as well as a built-in shoe storage cupboard and door to the generous ensuite shower room. 3 further double bedrooms with views over the surrounding countryside. The family bathroom is luxurious and large with a square whirlpool bathtub beneath one of the skylights, his and hers sinks, shower area with rainfall showerhead and WC. A door leads to stairs to the loft room ideal for storage or an occasional office/hobby space.

Outside

The property occupies a plot of approximately 1.5 Acres and is laid mainly to lawn with a variety of trees (fruit trees to the lower/eastern end of the garden). A planting and seating area lies to the east of the property with an extensive patio area which extends around the south of the house accessed from the living room french doors. There is a gated entrance to the extensive gravel driveway which provides large parking areas for numerous vehicles. From here there is access to the triple garage (one of which is currently used as a workshop) with power and lighting and next to the garages is a greenhouse.

Room Dimensions

Porch

Lounge/Dining Room - 25'1" (max) x 13'1"

Kitchen/Dining Room - 17'3" (max) x 30'10"

Utility Room - 7'3" x 9'4"

Shower Room

Sitting Room 18'6" x 16'2"

Landing - 12'11" (max) x 14'10" (max) 

Balcony - 12'1" x 10'

Master Bedroom - 17'1" (max) x 11'5"

Ensuite

Bedroom 2 - 17'5" (max) x 15'11" (max)

Bedroom 3 - 13'10" (max) x 13'2" (max)

Bedroom 4 - 10'10" x 8'9"

Bathroom

Loft Room

EPC band: C

A compact, low maintenance detached bungalow with a lovely outlook, in one of our prettiest and most sought after villages.

Glenlee is offered for sale with no onward chain and has been well maintained by the current owner. It has recently been redecorated in white, making it nice and tidy for a new owner to simply move straight in to. Whilst there is scope to update some elements such as the shower-room and kitchen the fittings are all perfectly serviceable and well looked after. It also benefits from mains gas central heating, somewhat of a rarity in most local villages and double glazing.

The front door opens into a hall which interconnects with both the kitchen and sitting room. There’s room here to put up hooks for coat storage. To one side is a nice square living room with large window making the most of the morning sunshine and overlooking the front gardens. A fireplace with green granite inset and white surround gives you scope for an open fire or woodburner if you would like one, or simply do as the current vendor has and place an electric fire to the front for ease. To either side of the chimney breast are deep alcoves with useful built-in storage cupboards and arched display recesses with shelving to either side for books or pretty objects.
The kitchen breakfast room has room for a table, and a range of pine fronted units with work surfaces over incorporating a modern white sink and one and half drainer unit and mixer tap. To one side is space for an electric cooker with a cooker hood over. There is also space and plumbing for a washing machine. In one corner is the wall mounted gas central heating boiler, and the lighting is a mix of ceiling lights and spotlights.
The kitchen connects into an inner lobby area which in turn leads back into the sitting room, joining up the space completely.

The inner lobby has an airing cupboard with slatted shelving and radiator for warmth. Above is access to the roof space via a hatch.
The shower room is fitted with a white suite including a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and modern double shower cubicle with electric Mira Sport shower.

The main bedroom is a double room with a lovely outlook to the rear across the garden to the playing fields and countryside beyond. The second bedroom is more of an occasional room again with nice views and double doors opening into the conservatory. This room would be perfect for a pull-out bed or sofa bed for occasional guests. It would make a lovely study or hobby room on a day to day basis.

The conservatory opens onto the garden and has a concrete paved floor with UPVC double glazed windows to both aspects and a polycarbonate roof.

Outside
To the front the driveway is blocked paved and provides parking and turning for c.2 vehicles along with access to the single garage. The garage is integral, with a window to one side and modern roller shutter style door to the front. It also has power and light connected. The front garden has a raised bed to one corner with retaining wall and low maintenance shrubs. There is a paved terrace across the front of the property with room for pretty pots.

A side access path is gated and leads down the side of the property, past the side kitchen door to the rear garden. The garden is not large but laid to lawn and enclosed by fencing with a gateway opening straight onto the recreation ground making it ideal for the four-legged members of the family or indeed for visiting grandchildren. To one side is a small timber shed for storage.


Dowlish Wake is a very attractive village just two miles south-east of the thriving market town of Ilminster and away from main roads giving you peace and quiet. Whilst Ilminster offers a superb range of independent shops and two town centre supermarkets, the village of Dowlish Wake has its own traditional pub “The New Inn” which also offers accommodation, and a popular Cider Mill with its own café and adjoining farm shop. The village sits either side of the small Dowlish Brook with its pretty 17th century packhorse bridge, and a pleasant stream runs past many of the village properties.

St Andrews Church stands at the northern end of the village with the adjacent Speke Hall acting as the village hall. The Lawrence Kellett Playing Field is a large recreation ground with football pitch and childrens playground, as well as newly erected Pavilion and Croquet Lawns.