The ‘fairytale’ for sale Somerset cottage that could be yours

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A magical looking property, situated within the tucked away Hamlet of Knowle, is currently up for grabs on various house selling sites.

For £1,450,000, the potential buyer can expect five bedrooms, four bathrooms, “breath-taking” landscaped grounds and even a “beautiful” two-bedroom self-contained annexe, among many other desirable features.

Known as ‘Orchard Farm,’ the idyllic Grade II listed property has been a comfortable family home according to the Rightmove listing, however has the potential to become a “multi dwelling holiday let business.”

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If you are after a secluded property with a backdrop of rolling greenery, this could just be the property for you, with its 3.3 acres of grounds including “sweeping landscape gardens” and a “stunning” pond and stream.

Listed by Rightmove, the property, believed to date back the 18th century, demonstrates an “incredible attention to detail throughout,” with subtle period features dotted around the cottage, giving it an abundance of character.

According to the listing, some of these features include impressive inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and the properties signature thatched roof.

The property also has plenty of potential for additional self-contained accommodation, with a “comfortable two bedroom” cottage available just beyond the garden terrace and a converted two-storey outbuilding, which is currently used as a studio/office space.

Another desirable feature of this cottage is its “wonderfully tranquil” location, being only one mile away from the small village of Long Sutton, with its golf club, church and village hall, and only a short distance away from many popular walking routes.

A spokesperson for the cottage said this about the properties location on the Rightmove listing:

“The Hamlet of Knole is tucked away from main roads and surrounded by beautiful countryside; it has remained very much unspoilt with a variety of mainly period cottages and houses.”

The cottage also appears to be listed on the popular accommodation marketplace site, Airbnb, where it has racked up 62 reviews and earned an impressive 4.95 rating.

One review from a guest who stayed in the property over October 2021 said:

“The cottage is stunning, very picturesque and in the middle of nowhere making it the perfect getaway to switch off and recharge. Would come back in a heartbeat!”

Another guest claimed that the photos of the property “do not do it justice,” adding:

“There are 2 lovely pubs within a 15 minute walk, serving great food and local beers / ciders, perfect for after a long walk.”


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