The Summer House is one of Cookswood’s most popular property designs, offering a perfect blend of contemporary elegance and natural beauty. Ultra-stylish, spacious, and sustainable, read our blog below to discover why it’s the ultimate escape in the heart of Somerset.
For The Summer House, the design brief was to create a sustainable home that would be the ultimate location to enjoy the British Summertime. We sought to create a design that was spacious, embraced open-plan living, maximised natural light, and provided seamless indoor-outdoor living. Light, airy, and effortlessly connected to the outdoors. A place where long, sun-filled days can be enjoyed to the fullest, whether dining alfresco on the terrace, opening up expansive glass doors to let in a warm breeze, or simply unwinding in beautifully sunlit interiors that embrace the natural views of the surrounding estate.
Spanning an impressive 2,300 sq ft, The Summer House features three large first-floor bedrooms, with the access to a spacious terrace with sleek glass balustrades, offering beautiful uninterrupted views. A versatile fourth room on the ground floor offers flexibility as an additional bedroom, a quiet study, or a private retreat tailored to your lifestyle needs. The open-plan layout seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living spaces, ensuring a perfectly sociable and airy feel. The choice of the latest in sustainable building practices, combined with its natural aesthetic and efficient use of locally sourced materials, makes The Summer House a model of environmentally-conscious design - a home that offers both luxurious living and a minimal ecological footprint.
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As with all Cookswood designs, The Summer House offers the perfect canvas to create your dream interior. The layout allows for fluidity in design, whether you’re drawn to minimalist elegance, or modern chic. The design allows you to add personal touches through fixtures and fittings, colour schemes, furniture, and décor. The abundance of space encourages creativity, making it easy to arrange various elements in ways that reflect your individual style. The architecture's modern simplicity complements any design choice, from vibrant, eclectic décor to soft, neutral tones for a serene retreat feel.
The flexibility in layout, coupled with the practical flow of the space, ensures that you can maximise every corner, whether you envision a serene reading nook, a contemporary dining area, or a stylish lounge space. The Summer House becomes more than just a building - it transforms into a reflection of your tastes and aspirations, inviting you to shape it into a your dream home.
Not only is The Summer House perfect for a private retreat, it also makes an ideal investment for as a holiday let, offering a perfect blend of luxury, space, and versatility that appeals to a wide range of guests. With its expansive layout, the property can comfortably accommodate large groups or families, ensuring maximum rental potential. The benefit of the open-plan design is that it fosters a welcoming, sociable environment that is perfect for holidaymakers who want to relax and entertain. The flexibility in the property's layout allows for it to be easily adapted to meet the evolving demands of the holiday rental market, making it an attractive investment.
With its sustainable design and one-of-a-kind, sought after location, The Summer House provides a luxury experience that stands out in the competitive holiday let market.
Would you like to view The Summer House for yourself? Book a private tour of the estate and experience this extraordinary home firsthand.
Photos: Brockview House, Cookswood - The perfect escape with your loved ones. Available to book via Nook of Bath. www.nookstays.co.uk