A charming detached cottage, with a thatched roof and circular sitting room, has become available in Somerset.
Located in the small hamlet of Chapel Cleeve near Minehead, the Grade II-listed property is believed to have been built in the 1890s, originally serving as a gatehouse for Chapel Cleeve Manor in the middle of the village. One can easily imagine the comings and goings of Victorian and Edwardian visitors who once passed through its doors.
Over the years, the single-storey house has been extended and restored, but several nods to its past are still present in period features, such as a striking open fireplace and beautiful window frames.
Step through the thatched porch and you're welcomed into a small entrance hall, which leads directly into the property's most captivating space: the circular sitting room.
Three large windows frame views of the beautifully maintained garden, while natural light spills in, highlighting the elegant plaster ceiling adorned with circular detailing.
From the entrance hall, you also have access to the first bedroom, which connects to a dressing room – easily reimagined as a third bedroom or home office. To the rear, the principal bedroom offers an ensuite shower room, adding a modern comfort to this characterful home.
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Another highlight is the spacious, double-aspect kitchen and breakfast room, complete with a walk-in pantry. A separate dining room, two bathrooms and up to three bedrooms provide plenty of flexible living space – ideal for a couple or small family seeking a peaceful rural retreat.
And when it's time to stretch your legs, Blue Anchor Beach is just a short walk away. Gaze across the waves to Wales and take in the salty sea air from this serene slice of Somerset coastline.
The property is on the market with Fine & Country for £550,000.
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Wanda Sachs is the Multiplatform Writer for Country Living and House Beautiful, exploring the latest in gardening, wildlife and sustainable living alongside interiors and property. She is particularly interested in human-interest stories, the intersection of design and pop culture, and the evolving relationship between urban and rural life. Previously, she served as Associate Editor at The Berliner in Berlin, where she reported on culture and fashion. Wanda studied English and German at the Goethe University Frankfurt and Exeter University.
