Herne Rise, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19

We are delighted to offer this 3 bedroom home with great living space, garage, parking, south-facing garden, views and all situated in a prime position close to countryside walks and local amenities.


A well-proportioned and beautifully presented three bedroom home with parking, garage and garden and situated in a highly favourable position in the medieval market town of Ilminster. In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, garden room, utility and WC to the ground floor with three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. 79 Herne Rise has undergone a fabulous ‘revamp’ by its current owners to create a lovely and inviting home. The large sitting room is a great space to unwind with family and friends and leads directly into the formal dining room which has doors out to the garden. The modern and well-appointed kitchen is perfect for those who love to cook and could also be combined with the dining room to create open-plan living, should one wish. Beyond this is a very useful extra reception space in the form of a garden room with sliding doors leading to the garden – perfectly uniting inside with out. The utility ad WC make up the more functional rooms to the ground floor. On the first floor are three bedrooms including two doubles and a single, which are all serviced by the family bathroom. From the upstairs one can appreciate the vista to the countryside beyond. Whether you are a first time buyer, family or simply want a home close to country walks and excellent amenities, this must be viewed.

Ilminster is a medieval 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. Ilminster is well served by Tesco supermarket, co-op and various independent stores including dairy shop, traditional butcher, grocer, clothing boutiques and homewares store. There are two doctor’s surgeries and a dentist. Other notable benefits include a library, weekly market, restaurants, pubs, cafes, bakeries, hairdressers, beauty salons, gym and soft play centre. Creative types will enjoy Ilminster Arts Centre, a vibrant arts centre with its own café, art gallery and theatre. Local schooling can be found at Herne View a Church of England Primary School with secondary schooling found in the nearby towns of Crewkerne and Chard. Public Schools within easy reach include Chard School, Wellington School and Perott Hill whilst Kings Hall, Taunton School, Kings School and Queens School can all be found in Taunton. Ilminster has convenient road access to both the M5, A303 and A358. 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 is approached by a driveway for off-road parking which in turn gives access to the garage and front door. The garden can be found to rear and has the distinct luxury of facing due south. It is laid to a combination of patio and lawn and further complemented by mature shrubs and flora as well as the addition of a green house. Those with children and/or pets will also appreciate it is fully enclosed. It’s a superb spot for sitting out in the summer months, alfresco dining and enjoying with family and friends.