Victoria Court, Silver Street, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19

Set in the heart of the thriving market town of Ilminster this 2-bedroom Grade II listed apartment for the over 60s offers lovely bright living accommodation, there are beautifully planted communal gardens set around the courtyard.


20 Victoria Court is a second floor Grade II listed apartment for the over 60s, and has been converted in the grounds of the former George Hotel, originally in 1998. Set in the heart of the town and built from local natural stone, under a slate tiled roof, benefiting from gas fired central heating with radiators.
The conversion consists of cottages and self contained apartments set around a communal courtyard, being convenient for all shops and local amenities. (The George Hotel is reputed to have been the first hotel that Queen Victoria as a child stayed in, with a plaque to commemorate this occasion on the front elevation.)
The property offers well planned bright living accommodation with 3 rooms set on the eastern side of the apartment looking down North Street, towards the Market Square, all have window seats and the main bedroom has fitted wardrobes along with a range of book shelves. The kitchen and bathroom are set off the hall, which also has two deep store cupboards.
Victoria Court benefits from a beautifully planted courtyard with benches which residents can use as they wish and enjoy views towards Ilminster ‘s magnificent Minster.
There is a car park for the use of the residents some spaces are solely for the use of the cottages. The remainder are on a first come first serve basis, for one vehicle between the remaining properties.

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.

Victoria Court has two entrances. A gated pedestrian wrought iron gate off North Street and vehicular access off Silver Street set just after ‘The Kitchen’ a popular café within the town.
The car park is to the left then the communal garden is to the right with block paving, curved raised planters which are beautifully stocked and well looked after. There are benches within the courtyard.
The Property has no private garden.