Hare Lane, Broadway, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19

For sale by Auction on Tuesday 28th February 2023, 2pm at the Shrubbery Hotel, Ilminster, Somerset.
A rare and wonderful chance to acquire this two bedroom detached bungalow in an exclusive and semi-rural location and in need of complete renovation. Huge scope and versatility, occupying a plot of circa 1/3 of an acre, surrounded by farmland to all sides and completely private from neighbours. No onward chain.


Set within grounds of almost a third of an acre and surrounded by local farmland sits Sunrays, a two bed detached bungalow with a large detached garage and situated in a private position in the highly sought after village of Broadway. In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, kitchen/breakfast room, reception room, conservatory, two bedrooms, family bathroom and WC. Although now in need of full modernisation and refurbishment, it offers any buyer a most exciting and flexible footprint and plot in which to do so. All the rooms are well proportioned and such is the scale of the plot, there is ample scope for redesign, extending or even a rebuild, subject to the necessary consents. There are few properties that allow the opportunity of a true grand designs project and further few that occupy one of the most desirable positions in a semi-rural location with excellent communication links and surrounded by stunning Somerset countryside. Must be viewed by those looking to create their forever home.

Broadway together with its sister village of Horton form a very active community with facilities which include a Post Office/stores, primary school, doctors surgery, village halls, churches, two popular village inns. To the south west lie the Blackdown Hills designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty providing excellent opportunities for those with country interests. The larger busy market town of Ilminster lies less than three miles to the east, providing a range of facilities fulfilling most day to day needs with a variety of shops including a Tesco store, a medical centre, various churches and schools. The village is well placed for access to the County town of Taunton 10 miles with its comprehensive facilities, including shops, schools within both the state and independent sectors, a theatre, county cricket ground, race course and mainline station (London Paddington), Chard 5 miles, Axminster and Crewkerne with mainline stations (London Waterloo) 9 miles, Yeovil 15 miles and the South Coast 18 miles.

The property sits within its own grounds of circa a third of an acre, which tapers at the far end. It is has a private driveway giving access to off-road parking and the detached garage. The garden is laid to mature shrubs, lawn and trees and is a blank canvas on which to landscape one’s preferences. It is entirely private and surrounded by local farmland to all sides. It’s an idyllic and peaceful setting for entertaining and enjoying through the warmer months.