Amazing Somerset home – with pool – up for sale for first time in 50 years

Paul JonesMay 7, 20250 Comment0

A LANDMARK period house in Minehead – complete with swimming pool – is up for sale for the first in almost 50 years.

Sherwood, in King Edward Road, is a seven-bedroom home and is on the market with eXp UK, with an asking price of around £825,000.

“This is a truly rare opportunity to purchase one of the town’s most substantial and distinctive period homes,” the listing said.

“Coming to the market for the first time in nearly 50 years, the property is set on a large, level plot with beautifully private, wraparound gardens, two garages, generous driveway parking, and its own swimming pool — all just a short walk from the town centre.”

The house is believed to be around 100 years old and retains many original features, including bay windows and period joinery.

It includes three reception rooms and garden rooms, along with a large kitchen with walk-in pantry, utility room, cloakroom, and a practical rear lobby and boiler room on the ground floor.

Upstairs are six generous bedrooms and a family bathroom with a separate WC, plus a large loft room — thought to be part of the original design — offering scope to create up to two additional bedrooms, home offices, or studio spaces.

“The overall sense of space throughout this home is exceptional, with room sizes that genuinely have to be seen to be appreciated,” the listing went on.

Outside are established gardens that unfold around the house and continue along one side — a hidden extension of space – complete with a tucked-away swimming pool.

“Whether you’re looking for a forever family home, a project to personalise, or simply the kind of space and setting that’s increasingly hard to find in this location, this unique property offers a rare chance to create something truly special,” the listing added.