THIS stunning property that mixes traditional design with modern comfort ob the Minehead coast is on the market for £700,000.

Smugglers Cottage is a beautiful five-bedroom home that dates back to around the 1600’s and is just a stone’s throw away from the seafront. It also sites next to Minehead & West Somerset Golf Club.

The cottage has received some sympathetic refurbishment over the years, retaining its character and charm while adding modern day comforts.

It is located on private land without a through road, providing security for families while also being within walking distance of many amenities. The location, being so close to the beach, golf course and town, makes it a perfect place to live for anyone with a variety of interests.

The cottage provides many points of entry, though the main entrance welcomes you with a double-glazed door opening into a porch. The porch features an original stone arch with inset timber and a stained glass door. This all immediately makes anyone entering the home feel as though they have just used a time machine to the past.

The porch leads into the sitting room, where the unique blend of old and new that adds so much character to this property is on full display.

The sitting room at the front of the property is inviting and comfortable while showcasing a gorgeous stone fireplace with a wood burner, window seat and a beam across the ceiling. When the winter comes rolling in, there is nothing better than to switch the wood burner on and get cozy.

There is a large opening next to the sitting room which leads through to a wonderful galleried space with a vaulted ceiling and a contemporary wood and glass staircase leading to the first floor.

Also adjacent to the sitting room is the study, which can also act as an additional bedroom for families that need it, or those accommodating guests. The room is triple aspect and has direct access to the outside.

The bright, double-aspect kitchen is perfect for entertaining and offers a beautiful blend of old and new. Overlooking the golf course, the kitchen is equipped with traditionally styled dove grey cabinetry with oak block work surfaces, together with a sizeable breakfast bar, exposed beam and a characterful chimney recess housing the hob.

The juxtaposition of being able to utilise sleek surface areas and utilities inside of a historic property from the 1600’s truly makes this a delightful cooking experience.

The dining room combines with a utility room, where it overlooks the front and opens onto the south facing courtyard through double-glazed doors and includes a large range of full height storage cupboards.

Next to the dining/utility room is the single storey annexe, which can also be accessed independently from the driveway into its private walled garden and using its own entrance doors.

The annexe provides a large, light and airy living space with a fully equipped kitchen/breakfast room and a sitting with French doors which open onto a private garden. The annexe also has a dual aspect double bedroom and shower room. It also features independent access from its own private garden, allowing privacy and seclusion from the main house.

This area is another comfortable space for any friends or family members who need accommodation while retaining some independence from the rest of the household. Renting it out would provide significant earning potential by opening it up to tourists on weekend breaks.

Heading upstairs, the first floor opens to a large landing with access to the four bedrooms and a family bathroom.

All four bedrooms are doubles and each enjoy beautiful and varied outlooks towards the coast or hills, making for a pleasant environment to wake up in every morning.

The principal suite boasts a walk in wardrobe/dressing area, which is great for additional clothing storage and privacy, as well as an en-suite bathroom. The family shower room completes the accommodation and is fitted with a large shower enclosure, WC and wash basin.

This property also comes with a handful of outbuildings which can help provide a great deal of flexibility and comfort in day to day living.

Firstly, there is a detached studio/home office with an entrance lobby and a generous store cupboard. The lobby leads into the immaculate treatment room with fitted base units and inset sink, French doors open onto the rear garden and the studio also boasts a fully equipped shower room.

This space could be ideal as independent home office or could even be set up as an additional AirBnB/studio annexe with minimal alterations.

The property features a double-length garage/workshop with an electric roller door, power and light. In addition there are a range of further timber outbuildings including a large storage shed and an adjoining log store.

The gardens and grounds are accessed through timber gates onto a large gravelled drive providing excellent turning and parking facilities. The front of the property has an enclosed and paved south facing courtyard garden with a raised seating area.

Opposite the property and across the driveway is a large garden predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrub and flower borders, a timber decked terrace, a timber garden shed, chicken enclosure, a paved patio, a sectioned-off vegetable garden with raised beds, and a gravelled amenity area.

The annexe, as mentioned earlier, has its own private garden which is beautiful, predominantly laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders, a paved patio, and wrought iron gate access to the drive.

This all combines to create a stunningly beautiful property that combines classic and modern perfectly.

Those interested in booking a viewing of this home should contact Nest Associates’ estate agent Ross Walls via email at [email protected] or by calling 01984 636700.

People can also visit Nest’s website here https://nestassociates.co.uk/, or view more information and images here about the property on Rightmove through this link https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/150156953#/?channel=RES_BUY.