A buying agents guide to Somerset: Somerset has become an increasing popular county over the last few years. The county’s countryside is varied and interesting, it features rolling hills, expansive levels and moors, and charming villages. Somerset is also one of the most culturally rich areas in the UK, home to iconic sites like Glastonbury Tor and Wells Cathedral, and boasting a variety of ancient landmarks.
Somerset is the seventh largest county in the UK and is home to some of the most picturesque towns and villages in the southwest of England, such as Frome, Castle Cary, Wells, and Bruton. The county owes a lot of its revival down to the big names like The Newt, The Pig, Hauser and Wirth, and Soho House moving into the county. This has created an undeniable draw to the area. The urban and rural areas offer a wealth of historical and modern architectural styles. Somerset has a wide range of building styles; the north of Somerset features charming Georgian and Victorian architecture around the city of Bath, while in the east, you will find more rustic stone cottages and thatched roofs. The south is made up mainly of houses constructed from local Ham stone, while the west includes diverse styles from quaint cottages to stately homes. The county has a wide range of hotspots, including Bath, Bruton, and Wedmore, where property prices are typically highest. Areas around Yeovil, Bridgwater offer better value.
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Somerset highlights
Excellent private schools like Millfield, King’s Bruton, Wellington School, and Taunton School.
Well connected. With the M5 running through the county and the A303 providing access to the south, Somerset has excellent road links. Trains are also easily accessible from stations such as Bath Spa (one hour 25 minutes to London), Taunton (one hour 45 minutes), and Castle Cary (one hour 30 minutes).
Varied and beautiful countryside.
Historic and varied housing.