5 bed detached house to rent

Ashford, Ilminster, Somerset TA19

An enchanting and impressive five bedroom detached country residence packed full of character with private garden, parking and situated in a quiet hamlet close to the medieval market town of Ilminster. Viewings available from 24th October. EPC Rating E

A substantial Grade II Listed property with private gardens, parking and occupying a lovely position in the hamlet of Ashford.

In brief the property comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, study, dining room, utility, WC, kitchen/dining room and store area to the ground floor with five bedrooms (one ensuite) and a family bathroom to the first floor.

The ground floor is the most fabulous space for those who love to entertain. The sitting room is adorned with original features including an inglenook fireplace, no fire. Flagstone flooring and wood panelling creating a sumptuous setting for unwinding and relaxing. The formal dining room is the perfect space in which to do so. The kitchen/dining room is well-fitted with ample room for the large dining table whilst the utility is a useful functional space. For those needing to work from home, there is a designated study area. To the rear is an extensive store room which offers a plenty of flexibility in use and would make a great games room, gym or workshop. There are five generously proportioned bedrooms to the first floor, which are accessed via two separate flights of stairs. The expansive master bedroom is utterly gorgeous and benefits from a semi-vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The three bedrooms located to the right all run into each other. All the bedrooms are serviced by the two family bathrooms located on the first floor.

Utilities :
Mains Electricity and Water. Lpg Gas and Private Drainage (septic tank)

From the flood map the hamlet is in a flood zone 2 as it is within 20 metres of a flood defence.

Mobile coverage :

Indoors :
EE, Three and 02 have limited voice and data coverage. Vodafone has limited voice coverage and no data coverage.

Outdoors:
EE, Three, 02 and Vodafone all have likely coverage for both voice and data.

Broadband coverage :

Standard only service to the property. The landlord has a contract in place for the broadband with Nationa Broadband - monthly payment to be paid to the landlord direct of £31.99 until the end of the contract after which this charge may increase in line with the suppliers charges.

Fees apply;
• Holding deposit; equivalent to one weeks rent £450. This payment will be deducted from the first month’s rent or paid back to the tenant via bank transfer once referencing has been completed and a tenancy start date agreed. Please see our terms and conditions for more details.
• Late payment of rent; 3% above the Bank of England base rate which, after 14 days can be backdated to the day rent was due.
• Any alternations/variations to the tenancy agreement; £50.
• Early termination fee (with landlords consent) £360.
• All charges are inclusive of vat.
A property cannot be held in reserve until all relevant monies have been paid.
The holding deposit is non-refundable if the tenancy does not go ahead due to the tenants providing false or misleading information, pulling out or failing the right to rent check. Details will be put in writing to the tenants within 7 days of the application not proceeding.
• Any keys or security devices that are lost during the tenancy will be charged to the tenant.
Gth are regulated by the RICS in regards to monies held by all parties and are members of the Property Redress Scheme.

Ashford is a small hamlet located on the edge of Ilton which is convenient village just a few minutes’ drive from Ilminster, which offers day to day amenities including a range of independent shops and supermarkets and is also well placed for road links via the A358 to the A303, A30 and M5. The village itself benefits from facilities including a pre-school and primary school, cricket pitch, public house, village hall and riding stables / livery yard. Taunton (9 miles) the County Town, provides a comprehensive range of recreational, scholastic and shopping facilities, as well as a main line railway station (Paddington line). Yeovil and Crewkerne (with its Waitrose supermarket) lie within a similar distance and also have main line railway stations (Waterloo line).

The gardens can be found to the front of the property and are laid to lawn and patio and further complemented by matures shrubs and trees. There is also off-road parking for a number of vehicles.