Situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park, Minehead is Somerset's busiest seaside resort. The town nestles in the shelter of North Hill and is fronted by an apricot-coloured beach which looks out to the Bristol Channel. Minehead has a bustling community with much of its economy built around the tourist industry. Having visited Minehead on holiday, retirees find Minehead property very appealing. Minehead has the highest proportion of over 65s in West Somerset and, consequenty, there is a very lively and active retired population. There is a wide variety of property for sale in Minehead, some of which benefit from sea views. There are semi-detached 1930's family houses, link detached bungalows, brand new apartments and houses, modern terraced properties, barn conversions and large detached houses.
Amenities for properties in Minehead
Minehead has a wide range of entertainment and sports facilities. These include a cinema, indoor swimming pool, golf courses, leisure centres and a fun fair. The area also has a number of cafés, bars and restaurants. There are several parks in the town - of particular note is Blenheim Gardens, where concerts are held during the summer. If you are looking to buy property in Minehead, you will discover the area is ideal if you enjoy the outdoors, as there is a wide choice of walks from the town into the Exmoor countryside, and the South West Coast Path, which starts on the seafront and follows the coast round Lands End and as far as Poole Harbour. For shopping, the town has a number of speciality shops in addition to high street chains.
Transport for Minehead
The nearest mainline station to Minehead is Taunton, where trains operate into London Paddington, Weston-super-Mare, Exeter and Bristol Templemeads. A bus transfer service is operated by Southern National between Taunton Station and Minehead. By road Minehead is accessible via the M5 to Taunton (Junction 25).
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Minehead, you may like to extend your search and explore neighbouring areas and look for property for sale in Taunton, Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater.
house, 3 bedrooms
A gas centrally heated and double glazed 3 bedroom semi detached family home enjoying far reaching views over part of the town towards the coast and backing onto fields with gardens and off road...
flat, 1 bedroom, 1 reception room, 1 bathroom
Carlton Court is ideally located for the local shops and for Exmoor National Park, Blenheim Gardens and the seafront at Minehead. Carlton Court was constructed by McCarthy & Stone...
house, 5 bedrooms
A good sized pre war family house occupying a stunning location on the outskirts of a highly favoured village and set in gardens and grounds of just under 3 acres.
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house, 3 bedrooms
An updated and improved, modern, three bedroom end of terrace house located in the popular Exmoor National Park village of Porlock with gardens to the front and rear, lovely views towards...
house, 4 bedrooms
An impressive, detached period country residence offering a wealth of character and charm with versatile and spacious four bedroom accommodation providing an exciting blend of traditional and...
house, 3 bedrooms
This is a beautifully presented and well maintained modern three bedroom detached bungalow occupying a fine position on a large site in a quiet cul de sac in a favoured residential area on the...
flat, 1 bedroom
This is a beautifully presented one bedroom ground floor flat situated in the centre of the much favoured village of Dunster, close to the Medieval Castle, Ancient Yarn Market and with direct...
flat, 1 bedroom
This is a converted one bedroom first floor flat situated in a convenient position close to the shopping parade at Alcombe and approximately one mile from Minehead town centre.
house, 4 bedrooms
A spacious four bedroom double fronted terraced period character cottage arranged over three floors situated in Dunster High Street close to the Yarn Market and at the foot of the Medieval Castle,...
house
A recently renovated attached three bedroom cottage situated in Dunster High Street close to the Medieval Yarn Market and nestling at the foot of the entrance to the Castle, and the gardens...