Donyatt, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19

A beautiful Grade II listed country cottage in need of modernisation with two bedrooms, original features, pretty front garden and situated in a quiet position in the popular village of Donyatt.


A charming and attractive two bedroom cottage situated in a quiet backwater in the village of Donyatt. In brief the property comprises a sitting room, dining room, kitchen and WC to the ground floor with two bedrooms and a family shower room to the first floor. Although now in need of modernising throughout, School House offers a unique opportunity to create your very own idyllic village home. The two reception rooms are well-proportioned and interchangeable, depending on one’s needs whilst the cosy kitchen is fitted with essential mod-cons. There is a master bedroom and guest bedroom to the first floor which are both serviced by the family shower room. This is the ideal home for someone who wants a manageable project or quintessential country cottage.

Donyatt is a small south Somerset village, with its parish church and public house. The village is surrounded by open country-side and enjoys easy access to all surrounding towns. Ilminster 3 miles, Chard 4 miles, there is easy road access to both the M5, junction 25 which lies 13 miles to the north-west and 1 mile to the A303, now dual carriageway most of the way to the M3. There are mainline railway stations at Crewkerne 5 miles (London Waterloo) and the county town of Taunton 15 miles (London Paddington). Bath, Bristol and Exeter offer excellent cultural and shopping facilities within easy travelling distance. Access to the cycle path Ilminster-Chard is a couple hundred metres away.

Whilst there is no designated parking, there is plenty of unrestricted on road parking directly outside. The garden can all be found to the front bordered by a dwarf stone wall and complemented by mature shrubs and colourful flora. It’s a lovely spot for sitting outside through the warmer months and watching the world go by.