They say an Englishman’s home is his castle but while many of us can’t afford to buy an actual castle, you can now buy a home in the grounds of one. Set in an appealing, private, walled, cobbled courtyard, No.4 The Courtyard lies within the castle grounds at the foot of the magnificent Dunster Castle and is only a short walk from the centre of this medieval Somerset village.
Originally part of the Dunster Castle estate, No.4 is a charming, Grade II listed, mews-style home that was converted in the early 1990s for the National Trust. Now on the market with , the two bedroom leasehold property forms part of an impressive conversion of former farm outbuildings and stables and boasts character features and beautiful views, including castle glimpses.
Arranged over two floors and in immaculate condition, the accommodation is interesting, light and airy, and packed with features including exposed beams and timbers, a spiral staircase, and exposed brick work. Step through the recessed entrance porch and you will find a reception hall with exposed brick walling, the spiral staircase to first floor, a step-in coats cupboard and a good-sized cloakroom. Overlooking the cobbled courtyard, the sitting room has a large picture window with a glimpse of the castle.
Fitted with modern units, the double aspect kitchen and dining room has a door to a private courtyard garden. Upstairs, the first-floor landing is lit by a Velux window. Each of the two bedrooms has exposed beams, and while the.