Summary - THE COURTYARD 4 CASTLE HILL DUNSTER MINEHEAD TA24 6SQ
2 bed 1 bath Semi-Detached
Characterful two-bedroom converted barn in Dunster with private courtyard and garage..
- Converted barn with exposed beams and character features
- Private walled courtyard garden and small sunken pond
- Garage plus communal carports; off-street parking available
- Leasehold with 117 years remaining; ground rent £10 pa
- Homewise Lifetime Lease option for buyers aged 60+ (indicative price £201,000)
- Electric storage heating may increase energy bills
- Slow broadband speeds and average mobile signal
- Spiral staircase could restrict accessibility for some buyers
Set within a private walled courtyard at the foot of Dunster Castle, this converted barn offers characterful two-bedroom accommodation ideal for a retired buyer seeking village life and rural walks. Exposed beams, a spiral staircase, exposed brickwork and a bright modern kitchen combine original charm with practical living. The property includes a private walled courtyard garden and garage, plus communal carports and attractive castle and hillside views.
This home is being promoted as suitable for people aged 60+ through the Home for Life Lifetime Lease from Homewise. Market value is £300,000; a guide Lifetime Lease price is £201,000 (typical saving c.33%), though actual price depends on age and personal circumstances. Only buyers aged 60 or over are eligible for the Homewise plan; if not using that scheme the full market price applies.
Practical details to note: the property is leasehold with 117 years remaining and a reported ground rent of £10 pa. Heating is by electric storage heaters, and broadband speeds are slow — factors that may affect running costs and connectivity. The spiral staircase and split-level layout may be unsuitable for limited mobility.
Located in the highly regarded medieval village of Dunster within Exmoor National Park, the house is a short walk from local shops, pubs, a primary school and tourist attractions. Village amenities and countryside walks are immediate benefits, while Minehead (everyday facilities) lies about 2.5 miles away.
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