Property Summary

The Summer House

23 The Beeches

Cookswood Estate, BA3 5WP

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Guide Price: Around £875,000
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Please enquire

Situation: Cookswood Estate, near Stoke St Michael, Somerset

Nestled in the heart of an exclusive gated private estate set within approximately 450 acres of undulating Somerset countryside, The Summer House offers a rare opportunity to own a sophisticated contemporary home with exceptional design, light-filled living spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Built to an exacting specification and with thoughtful attention to sustainability, this property serves equally as a private countryside sanctuary or a high-end holiday retreat.

Entering through the landscaped grounds, you are welcomed into a bright, open-plan living area where the kitchen, dining and living spaces flow effortlessly together — ideal for relaxation and entertaining. Large glazed doors and windows draw in abundant natural light and frame views across the private estate. A versatile ground-floor room offers flexibility as an additional bedroom, a study, or a private retreat tailored to your lifestyle.

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Primarily used as a holiday rental property - this home has seen a YOY rentals increase 200%. over the last 3 years. 

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Upstairs, three generously proportioned bedrooms are located on the first floor, each designed with space and privacy in mind, and served by luxurious en-suite facilities. The principal living spaces extend to a first-floor terrace with sleek glass balustrade, providing panoramic views over woodland and lake scenery — an ideal setting for alfresco dining, morning coffee or evening relaxation.

Built with eco-conscious materials and modern construction techniques, The Summer House features sustainable stonework and timber cladding, energy-efficient glazing, underfloor heating powered by an air-source heat pump, and a careful integration into its natural surroundings.

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Outside

A private driveway and landscaped garden surround the house, with generous outdoor living areas designed to take advantage of the estate’s setting. Cookswood’s woodland, scenic trails, and lakeside spaces are accessible on foot from the property.

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Situation

Cookswood Estate combines luxury, wellness and nature in a secure gated community. Owners benefit from access to the estate’s mineral lake with private beach areas, scenic nature trails and bridleways, and future spa, indoor pool and restaurant facilities planned on site.

Set within easy reach of Frome, Bath and Wells, the estate is ideally placed for countryside living with excellent connections — including nearby road routes and airports — while still offering a true sense of peace and escape.

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Schools

The surrounding Somerset area provides a strong selection of independent schools, with easy access to highly regarded options for families. 

Directions

Postcode: BA3 5WP
Viewing by appointment only.

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Material Information

Part A
• Local Authority: Mendip/Somerset (confirm with agent)
• Council Tax: To be confirmed
• Guide Price: c. £875,000
• Tenure: Freehold

- Potential furniture agreement 

Part B
• Property Type: Detached contemporary home
• Construction: High-quality stone & sustainable timber cladding
• Bedrooms: 4 (3 bedrooms + versatile ground-floor room)
• Bathrooms: 4 (ensuite to principal bedrooms)
• Heating: Air-source heat pump / underfloor heating
• Broadband & Mobile: Refer to Ofcom online tools

Part C
• Building Safety: Purchasers should commission a survey.
• Restrictions: Estate rules and planning to be reviewed.
• Flood Risk: Check local/environmental reports.
• Energy Performance: Designed with sustainable efficiency