Herne Rise, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19

A fantastic opportunity for first time buyers, families and investors to acquire this 3 bedroom semi-detached house with garden, parking and garage and situated just a stone’s throw from Herne Hill. No onward chain.


A great three bedroom semi-detached property situated in a popular area close to the centre of Ilminster and Herne Hill. In brief the property comprises a sitting room, dining room and kitchen to the ground floor, with three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. Built in the 70’s, the property offers a practical and flexible footprint from which to work from. For those who enjoy open-plan living, there is the very real possibility, subject to the necessary consents, of combining the kitchen and dining room into one. The sitting room is of excellent proportions and noticeably light and airy whilst the dining room has the advantage of direct access out to the rear garden. All the bedrooms to the first floor are a good size with two considered double bedrooms and the third a single. For those needing to work from home, this could easily be utilised as a home study. From the first floor the views to both the front and rear become more apparent, taking in a beautiful vista of the town and countryside beyond. 83 Herne Rise comes to the market with no onward chain and will prove highly appealing to families, first-time buyers, investors and those looking to be in a fantastic location close to beautiful walks as well as amenities and communication links.

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. There is schooling at primary and intermediate levels and 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. 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.

There is a driveway to the front of the property giving access to off-road parking, garage and the main entrance. The rear garden is laid to an area of hardstanding leading onto level lawn. It provides a lovely spot for child’s play and enjoying through the warmer months as well as blank canvas for keen gardeners. It should also be noted that Herne Hill, a designated nature reserve, is just a short walk from the front door.