A REFURBISHED 16th century Grade II listed property in a hamlet near Chard with three bedrooms is on the market.
The Cider House is a detached three-double-bedroom house, with fabulous living space and a beautiful garden and is set in the middle of the idyllic hamlet of Allowenshay.
Originally built in the early 1500s this stunning property has been extensively and tastefully refurbished over the last few years by its’ current owners and now provides a truly unique and beautiful home.
In brief, the property comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen/diner and a bathroom on the ground floor and three double bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom on the first floor.
Both reception rooms have fantastic original fireplaces now equipped with stylish contemporary wood burners and are both cosy spaces in which to retreat, the larger of the two also has a built-in office area.
There are fitted bookcases and a larder in the hallway leading through to the beautiful vaulted kitchen/diner.
This room is truly the heart of the home and has a large central island with storage underneath and the remainder of the units in the kitchen is bespoke and totally sympathetic to the character of the barn.
A stable door leads from the kitchen to the terrace outside, providing the perfect space for days spent entertaining and relaxing with friends and family.
The kitchen has a large fridge/freezer with extensive storage units built around it at one end and the other end of the kitchen offers a great working space with the island separating the areas in the room.
There is a stunning copper butler sink with an integrated dishwasher beside and built-in wine fridge.
The downstairs bathroom is unique with original freestanding facilities, a large central bath, WC & hand basin.
In addition, there are generous built-in cupboards housing the washing machine, drier and plenty of space for laundry storage.
Upstairs the master bedroom is a tranquil room with built in wardrobes and a generous seating/dressing area to one side.
The second bedroom has a hand basin and a freestanding roll-top bath overlooking the stunning garden and also has a built-in wardrobe.
The third bedroom is a generous double and the landing between the two bedrooms offers the perfect space to relax and read a favourite book while enjoying the views over the garden.
In addition, there is a bathroom with a shower, hand basin & WC.
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 is five miles, Taunton 12, Yeovil 14, and South Coast 18 miles.
SUMMARY
Address: Allowenshay, Hinton St. George, Somerset, TA17
Price: £725,000
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