Sunday Cottage, Nunney, Somerset

This Grade II-listed, end-of-terrace house is nestled in the heart of Nunney, Somerset, a 10-minute drive from Frome. Built in the 19th century, it has been thoughtfully updated with a considered palette of oiled oak, lime paint and marble. There are two welcoming sitting rooms downstairs, as well as a kitchen fitted with British Standard cabinetry. Upstairs are three bedrooms, while outside is a charming patio garden.



Setting the Scene



Built in the Georgian period, this atmospheric house is thought to have once served as the local bakery - something evidenced by the large bread oven and adjacent serving hatch found inside.



The building retains many of its original features both internally and externally, including working fireplaces, sash windows, and a smart concrete double Roman tile roof.



The Grand Tour



This house’s neat rendered façade has four pretty sash windows with stone surrounds. Frames painted in a light terracotta match the glazed front door, which opens to reveal a welcoming sitting room. Here, a cast-iron fireplace occupies a central position, and painted timber beams run overhead.



To one side, a cupboard with timber doors is thought to have been the bakery’s original serving hatch. In more recent years, lighting has been installed in the cupboard for use as a bar.



An adjacent snug is illuminated by a large sash window with timber shutters and a window seat. There is a working fireplace here, with glazed brown hearth tiles. A tall cupboard is currently used as a wine store.



One corner of the kitchen is still occupied by the original bakery oven; an iron hatch over the old oven door has intricate decoration, and the fuel door has also been retained. An alcove underneath is used by the current owners as a log store. Kitchen cabinetry is by British Standard, and a bespoke island provides additional storage and preparation space. A fluted double butler sink is inset into an oiled oak worktop, and a Lacanche range cooker sits in an alcove with a beautiful sweeping surround.



A utility room has ample room for storage and appliances. The ground-floor plan is completed by a guest WC, and a door in the kitchen provides access to the courtyard garden at the rear.



A set of painted timber stairs winds up to the first floor, home to three generously sized double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is papered in custom-made wallpaper depicting a tranquil forest scene. A Calacatta 'viola' marble sink occupies one corner, while a sash window with wooden shutters looks out toward the neighbouring farm. An en suite shower room is attached.



There are two further bedrooms; one is washed in a pretty pink ‘Skin Powder’ lime paint by Pure & Original, while the other is drenched in green.



A shared bathroom has a black roll-top bathtub and a walk-in rain shower.



The Great Outdoors



To the rear of the house, a paved courtyard area provides opportunities for sitting out.



Out and About



Nunney is characterised by its historic centre, where this house is situated. Its picturesque moated medieval castle was built in the 1370s by a local knight, Sir John de la Mare, and is just a few minutes’ walk from the house. The George Inn is also close by, as is a handy convenience store and The Café at Nunney.



A popular spot for Sunday lunch is The Talbot Inn in nearby Mells, or wood-fired pizza from The Walled Garden; both are approximately a five-minute drive from the house. Favourites Babington House, Margot Henderson's The Three Horseshoes at Batcombe, and The Newt are all within a 20-minute drive away.



The town of Frome is also close by – around a 10-minute drive away. Frome’s growing community of independents includes Rye Bakery, Projects Frome, Moo and Two, Frome Hardware, Little Walcot and Frome Reclamation Yard. The Frome Independent, a monthly market showcasing local artisans and food producers, has also helped put Frome on the map, attracting over 80,000 visitors annually.



Surrounded by rolling fields and open countryside, the area is renowned for walking and cycling opportunities. Visit the breathtaking 18th-century landscaped gardens and Palladian mansion at Stourhead, a National Trust estate with a café, shop and gallery —just a 20-minute journey by car.



There is a selection of excellent schools in the area, including Nunney First School, King’s Bruton, All Hallows, Wells Cathedral School and Whitesheet Academy.



Frome rail station is a 10-minute drive from the house, and runs direct services to London Paddington in around an hour and a half. Access to the national motorway network is via the A303 (M3), and Bristol Airport is less than 30 miles away.



Council Tax Band: D