Five of the best: Country properties for sale in Somerset
These five pretty houses in the popular county of Somerset all have appeal for families looking to move to the country

Classic regency house near Bristol for sale
Dating back to 1820 this regency house also features a grand cantilevered staircase and an unusually large kitchen for the period
17th century country cottage in Somerset
Meadow Cottage is a beautifully restored 17th century cottage which has undergone a remarkable transformation in the past decade at the hands of the current owners
Listed farmhouse in idyllic Somerset location
This traditional farmhouse has a wonderful selection of period features including flagstone and oak floors and a stone inglenook fireplace
Superb family house near Crewkerne
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The Old Vicarage is a superb old house comprising the former parsonage and some of the adjoining property, and is believed to date from the 17th century
Farmhouse with secret bluebell wood
This Somerset farmhouse is an idyllic 16th century rural property with five acres of land including a secret garden and a bluebell wood
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