House For Sale £1,650,000
High House is an elegant, substantial three storey period
property, protected by colour washed render under a Welsh
slate roof. Listed Grade II, it dates from medieval times and
has been greatly enlarged and altered through centuries, notably the Georgian influence in the 18th Century.
High House is at the foot of the hill surmounted by Dunster Castle, a former motte and bailey castle, initially erected by Baron de Mohun after the Norman conquest of 1066, then followed by the Luttrell family and now owned by The National Trust. On entering High House through its medieval oak front door, the interior has been decorated in a traditional, heritage style using a colour palette that amplifies natural light. Many of the original architectural features have been preserved including open fireplaces in the sitting room, dining room and study, ceiling beams, exposed roof timbers and internal joinery. The house currently serves as a successful holiday rental property
(see ) and has undergone a
wholescale renovation with great attention to detail. On the
ground floor are four good-sized and well-proportioned
reception rooms including a snug fitted with a wood-burner
effect gas stove. At the rear of the house is the charming
French farmhouse-style kitchen fitted with a tiled floor, bespoke, painted timber units, Belfast sink and 4-oven
gas-fired aga, with sufficient space to seat twelve. Adjacent
is the pantry equipped with a range cooker with gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer. Also on the ground floor are the laundry room and a family shower room.
On the first floor are two double bedrooms with en-suite
bathrooms, two further double bedrooms and a second family shower room. On the second floor is a further double
bedroom, which has far-reaching views over the village and a vaulted ceiling fashioned from timbers believed to have been salvaged from the ships of the Spanish Armada.
High House is set back from the approach road to the castle
behind an attractive cobbled pavement. On one side of the
house is a gravelled parking area with space for two cars.
There are two separate and adjacent gardens that stretch out behind the house. The first, laid out immediately behind, is a sheltered and very private walled garden enclosed by high brick walling and consisting of a large, paved terrace with a barbeque and dining area positioned under a pergola
festooned with a mature grapevine. A level lawn stretches out from the terrace, which is fringed by borders filled with
flowering shrubs, roses and herbaceous perennials. At the
end of the lawn is a large hot tub and a gate leading out onto
Dunster Deer Park and Castle Grounds. The second walled
garden found beyond an expanse of cobbles has a
Mediterranean influence and comprises a boot room with
sufficient space to store bicycles, a good-sized seating area
with views to Conygar Tower, two games rooms and a gym in a Moroccan style studio. There is further off-road parking for two more cars.
Occupying an enviable setting below an ancient medieval
castle, High House is situated just off the main street of Dunster with its yarn market and quintessential boutique shops. This part of Dunster is in a conservation area and within Exmoor National Park. The village has excellent amenities including a parish church, primary school (ofsted rated 2 (Good)), doctor's surgery, cricket ground, award winning restaurants, 3 pubs, local deli, post office, West Somerset steam train Railway station and beach (see ). The seaside town of Minehead (3 miles) provides most day-to-day requirements with a good selection of shops and local businesses including a nurse-led community hospital. The county town of Taunton (21.5 miles) is also within easy reach. For transport links the M5 is within a reasonable driving distance, Taunton has regular rail services to Bristol Temple Meads (52 minutes) and Paddington (1 hour 39 minutes) and both Exeter and Bristol airports are about an hour's drive away. There is an excellent range of nearby schooling available from both the state and independent sectors. This includes Blundells in Tiverton, Taunton School, King's and Queen's Colleges in Taunton and King's Hall Preparatory, all within a 20-mile radius.
property, protected by colour washed render under a Welsh
slate roof. Listed Grade II, it dates from medieval times and
has been greatly enlarged and altered through centuries, notably the Georgian influence in the 18th Century.
High House is at the foot of the hill surmounted by Dunster Castle, a former motte and bailey castle, initially erected by Baron de Mohun after the Norman conquest of 1066, then followed by the Luttrell family and now owned by The National Trust. On entering High House through its medieval oak front door, the interior has been decorated in a traditional, heritage style using a colour palette that amplifies natural light. Many of the original architectural features have been preserved including open fireplaces in the sitting room, dining room and study, ceiling beams, exposed roof timbers and internal joinery. The house currently serves as a successful holiday rental property
(see ) and has undergone a
wholescale renovation with great attention to detail. On the
ground floor are four good-sized and well-proportioned
reception rooms including a snug fitted with a wood-burner
effect gas stove. At the rear of the house is the charming
French farmhouse-style kitchen fitted with a tiled floor, bespoke, painted timber units, Belfast sink and 4-oven
gas-fired aga, with sufficient space to seat twelve. Adjacent
is the pantry equipped with a range cooker with gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge and freezer. Also on the ground floor are the laundry room and a family shower room.
On the first floor are two double bedrooms with en-suite
bathrooms, two further double bedrooms and a second family shower room. On the second floor is a further double
bedroom, which has far-reaching views over the village and a vaulted ceiling fashioned from timbers believed to have been salvaged from the ships of the Spanish Armada.
High House is set back from the approach road to the castle
behind an attractive cobbled pavement. On one side of the
house is a gravelled parking area with space for two cars.
There are two separate and adjacent gardens that stretch out behind the house. The first, laid out immediately behind, is a sheltered and very private walled garden enclosed by high brick walling and consisting of a large, paved terrace with a barbeque and dining area positioned under a pergola
festooned with a mature grapevine. A level lawn stretches out from the terrace, which is fringed by borders filled with
flowering shrubs, roses and herbaceous perennials. At the
end of the lawn is a large hot tub and a gate leading out onto
Dunster Deer Park and Castle Grounds. The second walled
garden found beyond an expanse of cobbles has a
Mediterranean influence and comprises a boot room with
sufficient space to store bicycles, a good-sized seating area
with views to Conygar Tower, two games rooms and a gym in a Moroccan style studio. There is further off-road parking for two more cars.
Occupying an enviable setting below an ancient medieval
castle, High House is situated just off the main street of Dunster with its yarn market and quintessential boutique shops. This part of Dunster is in a conservation area and within Exmoor National Park. The village has excellent amenities including a parish church, primary school (ofsted rated 2 (Good)), doctor's surgery, cricket ground, award winning restaurants, 3 pubs, local deli, post office, West Somerset steam train Railway station and beach (see ). The seaside town of Minehead (3 miles) provides most day-to-day requirements with a good selection of shops and local businesses including a nurse-led community hospital. The county town of Taunton (21.5 miles) is also within easy reach. For transport links the M5 is within a reasonable driving distance, Taunton has regular rail services to Bristol Temple Meads (52 minutes) and Paddington (1 hour 39 minutes) and both Exeter and Bristol airports are about an hour's drive away. There is an excellent range of nearby schooling available from both the state and independent sectors. This includes Blundells in Tiverton, Taunton School, King's and Queen's Colleges in Taunton and King's Hall Preparatory, all within a 20-mile radius.
