Dramatic coastlines, tranquil countryside, culture and history, the South West county of Somerset has it all – including new homes. Elan has an exclusive selection of spacious townhouses for sale in the new “Artistic Quarter” of the sought-after village of Somerton. In Castle Cary, Elan will offer three and four-bedroom family homes.
Where to live in Somerset
Bath and Bristol offer city living. The town of Frome regularly tops national polls of the best places to live and makes headlines for its contribution to residents’ well-being. Other popular neighbourhoods in Somerset include Wells, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton, South Petherton and Yeovil.
Castle Cary is an attractive market town brimming with history. There are good schools close by, an array of local amenities and a mainline train station within walking distance for commuters.
The seaside town of Weston-super-Mare is famed for its Grand Pier and seafront entertainment, sandy beach and summertime donkey rides.
Entertainment
The Cheese and Grain in Frome is a fantastic music venue and hosted a secret gig by The Foo Fighters. Glastonbury Festival, the RNAS Yeovilton Air Show and the Bath and West Show attract visitors from across the world. The iconic Cheddar Gorge and the Glastonbury Tor, can be found in North Somerset, while Dunster Castle and Holnicote offer stunning views of Exmoor.
Somerset boats several Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty including the Mendip Hills, Cranborne Chase and the Quantock Hills. For a fun family day out, head for the caves of Wookey Hole, where you can explore for hours and enjoy a host of other attractions too, including the Valley of the Dinosaurs.
Schools
Parents and those starting a family want to live close to good and outstanding schools. Somerset’s best schools include Richard Huish College and The Castle School, Taunton. Bruton School for Girls; St Joseph and St Teresa RC Primary School, and Wells Cathedral School also rank highly.