Summary - SWAN THATCH SEAVINGTON ILMINSTER TA19 0QE
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Beautifully renovated 4-bed Grade II thatch cottage with gardens and field views.
Grade II listed thatched cottage — historic charm, listing restricts alterations
Recently renovated throughout; period features retained (beams, flagstones)
Four double bedrooms and two modern bathrooms — generous family space
18ft kitchen/diner and 24ft living room — strong entertaining layout
Rear garden with patio and open-field views — private outdoor space
Carport provides off-street parking; roadside frontage limits parking further
Thatched roof: specialist maintenance and higher insurance costs expected
Council tax above average; mobile and broadband speeds are only average
Step inside a rare Grade II listed thatched cottage believed to be over 400 years old, sensitively renovated to blend historic character with modern living. Spacious reception rooms include a 24ft living room and an 18ft kitchen/diner with exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and a newly fitted kitchen — ideal for family life and entertaining. Four double bedrooms and two contemporary bathrooms create flexible space for children, guests or a home office.
The rear garden enjoys open-field views, a stone patio and mature borders, offering safe outdoor space for family activities. Off-street parking is provided by a carport; the frontage sits directly onto the village street with a small forecourt. Local village amenities — community shop/café, pub and a 12th‑century church — and good primary and secondary schools are within easy reach.
Important practical points: the property’s listed status will affect future alterations and may increase conservation and maintenance obligations, particularly for the thatched roof. Thatched roof upkeep and specialist insurance can be costly. Roadside frontage and limited parking may not suit households with multiple cars. Council tax is above average and mobile/broadband are only average for rural areas.
This home will suit buyers seeking character and rural tranquillity who accept the responsibilities of owning a historic building. It presents a ready-to-live-in, sympathetically restored period cottage with scope to personalise internal finishes where listing permits.
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