Capital of the Kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 901 AD, Somerton is a beautiful town, blessed with many fine buildings, glorious Somerset countryside, and a great sense of community. St Michael's and All Angels Anglican church is on the main square and is notable for its fine carved roof, splendid lions and small cider barrel purportedly carved by the monks of Muchelney Abbey.
At the time of writing, houses for sale in Somerton offering three bedrooms, in traditional terraced houses, are from £180,000. Detached, modern family houses offering four bedrooms with integral garages are on the market from £290,000. Executive-style houses, with five bedrooms and double garages are available for around £400,000. Above £500,000 Somerton offers substantial houses, in mature grounds, including new-build mansions and 18th century cottages and houses.
Flats for sale in Somerton are very rare and usually found in converted properties. Please contact Somerton estate agents for details of flats, cottages and houses currently available.
Amenities for property in Somerton
Somerton has many wonderful churches which date back to the 15th Century and several cafés, tea rooms, country pubs and restaurants in which to relax. The town has an interesting selection of specialist shops and wonderful opportunities to enjoy the countryside including course fishing in six well-stocked lakes. Local sports clubs provide facilities for bowls, rugby, snooker and football.
Transport in Somerton
The railway station in Castle Cary is 14 miles east of Somerton on the B3153. It is on the main London to Exeter line and offers a high speed link to London Paddington of just over 1.5 hours and various other journey times of up to 3 hours. The station in Yeovil is 11 miles to the south of Somerton and provides services to London Waterloo.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Somerton, which is covered by postcode TA11, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Glastonbury, Yeovil, Castle Cary, Wincanton, and Crewkerne.
house, 2 bedrooms
This extended individually designed house has unique accommodation comprising; living room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, study, downstairs bedroom offering an alternative use, two further...
house, 4 bedrooms
A modern detached house which has been extended to provide comfortable family accommodtion comprising large sitting room, study, dining room, kitchen and utility. Four bedrooms and family bathroom...
house, 5 bedrooms
A charming detached three bedroom period cottage, having undergone considerable improvement. There is also a beautifully presented, detached two bedroom barn conversion.
house, 2 bedrooms
A mid-terrace bungalow with accommodation comprising sitting room, kitchen, inner hallway, two bedrooms and bathroom. There is an open plan front garden and enclosed rear garden and a garage...
house, 3 bedrooms
An opportunity to purchase a detached bungalow conveniently situated in Pinewood Drive close to Somerton town centre. The property is available with no onward chain and offers living room, dining...
Farms, Estates & Land
Description Attractive enclosure of pastureland extending to approximately 1.90 acres located at the base of Littleton Hill. Principally level to gently sloping in topography and classified as...
house, 4 bedrooms
A well presented and extended four bedroom detached house situated on a cul de sac on the northern outskirts of Somerton
house, 3 bedrooms
An excellently presented, smart, semi detached three bed house in the popular market town of Somerton. With modern kitchen and bathroom, sitting room with multi-fuel burner, conservatory, garage...
house, 2 bedrooms
A well presented period stone cottage situated on the western side of Somerton within level walking distance of the towns amenities.
house, 3 bedrooms
An extremely well presented detached house situated at the end of a cul de sac and enjoying rural views over adjoining farmland.