This striking, contemporary country property occupies a plot of just over a third of an acre in a small hamlet midway between Broadway and Ashill, in an area of natural beauty.

The five-bedroom detached house, named Hastings Lodge, is set back from a quiet country lane well away from all main roads, yet Ilminster is just five miles away while Chard is eight miles from the property.

The property is presented in excellent decorative order and has been extended and renovated by the current owners to create a unique family home finished to a high specification.

On the ground floor, a spacious and welcoming hallway leads to an expansive open-plan living/dining/kitchen area which certainly has the wow factor. This stunning living space benefits from underfloor heating, a feature propane gas fire, vaulted ceilings and a fully glazed oak framed southerly elevation, which gives the feeling of a barn conversion, cleverly drawing the eye to the beautifully landscaped gardens and terrace and bringing the outside in.

The property has all the advantages of a single-storey dwelling with three double bedrooms on the ground floor, including the principal bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, an additional family shower room and a WC.

On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms with lovely views. One of the bedrooms has an ensuite bathroom while the other is currently used as a study.

Such is the scale and versatility of this house there is ample flexibility for those wishing to work from home.

Outside, the carefully landscaped garden is south-facing and offers a high degree of privacy. It has been cleverly designed to provide interest throughout the seasons and features an expanse of lawn, a large terrace area and a wealth of mature trees, well-established shrubs and flower beds. There is also a large greenhouse and a number of raised beds, ideal for those wishing to grow vegetables.

At the front, there is a large gravel driveway with enough parking space for several cars.

SUMMARY:

Hastings, Ashill, Ilminster

Guide Price: £850,000

Agent: Greenslade Taylor Hunt, Ilminster

Agent's Tel: 01460 57222