The Heart Of The Home: Six Favourite Kitchens
With autumn in full swing and the nights beginning to draw in, it's natural to want to spend more time indoors and the turning of the seasons provides the perfect excuse. Kitchens have traditionally been known as the heart of the home, where families and friends can enjoy the warmth of shared meals and laughter. However it's become more common for whole families to spend time together in the kitchen, so open plan spaces have become increasingly sought after. After all the kitchen truly embodies comfort and connection, filled with delightful aromas and the spirit of togetherness. The cosy glow of an open fireplace, log burner or a range/Aga adds to the ambiance and is the perfect spot for pets to relax in front of too!
We take a look at six of our favourite open plan kitchen spaces and discover why these family orientated areas have really become the heart of the home.
1. Three Chimneys, Knowle
Three Chimneys is a stunning period residence, steeped with charm and character and believed to date back to the 18th century. Whilst retaining an abundance of original features, this stylish and contemporary family home has been extensively renovated throughout. The 30ft farmhouse style kitchen/dining room is a particular highlight of the property, providing a gorgeous setting for day-to-day family life and entertaining. The property is situated in a convenient location on the edge of the Polden Hills and benefits from extensive parking and grounds totalling approximately 1 acre, including fantastic gardens and an additional paddock.
View this stunning four bedroom property in Knowle - For Sale*
2. Kitchells, Dowlish Wake
Kitchells is an exemplary, detached country residence offering ample family accommodation, along with a self-contained annexe. This unique property dates back to the early 20th century and was formerly a pair of cottages, having been sympathetically remodelled to create an outstanding and versatile home. The kitchen/dining/family room truly is the heart of the home and features a superb hand crafted kitchen with an Aga, a dining area with roof lantern and bi-folding doors to the terrace along with a cosy snug area with a wood burner set in a stone surround. Set in a unique private location, Kitchells is surrounded by open countryside but is still less than two miles from Ilminster.
View this gorgeous four bedroom property in Dowlish Wake - Sold STC*
3. The Magnolias, East Brent
The Magnolias is one of six brand new detached homes on the exclusive Ham Mews development, set within a private cul-de-sac on the fringes of East Brent. Constructed by the reputable, local firm TLC Developments (SW) Ltd each home is finished to a superb standard and designed with modern living in mind. The stunning kitchen/dining room effortlessly links to the living areas via bi-fold doors creating a versatile hub of the home, perfect for family living. Situated in the attractive village of East Brent, the development is conveniently located between the coastal towns of Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-super-Mare, with access to the M5 nearby.
View this brand new four bedroom property in East Brent - For Sale*
*Please note that the internal images are of The Cedars and are for illustration purposes only.
4. Hillview House, Yeovil Marsh
Hillview House is a most impressive, detached Victorian residence offering versatile accommodation throughout. The property has been tastefully updated and extended over the years, with the substantial proportions offering ample space for all members of the family. The ground floor is very much focused around the particularly large open plan kitchen/dining/family room. This modern yet cosy space features an impressive exposed brick fireplace with a wood burner inset, perfect for gathering around and enjoying meals together on those chillier evenings.
View this impressive five bedroom property in Yeovil Marsh - For Sale*
5. Little Tencery, Dunkeswell
Little Tencery is a beautifully presented, detached cottage which has been enlarged, improved and redesigned to provide a highly adaptable layout of accommodation. This has resulted in the creation of a most appealing home of charm and character that offers style, traditional features and a high quality finish throughout. The large country kitchen/dining room opens out to a breakfast room and features a stunning slate floor with underfloor heating throughout which creates a lovely warmth and adds to the ambiance of this home. Little Tencery is situated in the heart of the village of Dunkeswell in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
View this beautiful three/four bedroom property in Dunkeswell - For Sale*
6. Hollacombe Farm, Kentisbury
Hollacombe Farm is a superb residential holding which enjoys an outstanding rural position on the edge of the picturesque Exmoor National Park. The attractive five bedroom farmhouse contains a great deal of character with the large kitchen/breakfast room featuring original heavy flagstone flooring and a large inglenook fireplace with an Aga inset. This kitchen truly epitomises the traditional farmhouse style and forms the beating heart of the house. Hollacombe Farm occupies a private position in a beautiful rural setting and benefits from the inclusion of a well appointed two bedroom holiday cottage, a range of adaptable outbuildings and productive pasture land. In total the holding extends to approximately 62.76 acres.
View this impressive five bedroom property in Kentisbury - For Sale*
To find your own perfect home this autumn browse our properties or find out more about selling your home with us.
*Property details correct at time of publishing in October 2024. For up-to-date property status' please see the listings on our website via the links shown above.
We take a look at six of our favourite open plan kitchen spaces and discover why these family orientated areas have really become the heart of the home.
1. Three Chimneys, Knowle
Three Chimneys is a stunning period residence, steeped with charm and character and believed to date back to the 18th century. Whilst retaining an abundance of original features, this stylish and contemporary family home has been extensively renovated throughout. The 30ft farmhouse style kitchen/dining room is a particular highlight of the property, providing a gorgeous setting for day-to-day family life and entertaining. The property is situated in a convenient location on the edge of the Polden Hills and benefits from extensive parking and grounds totalling approximately 1 acre, including fantastic gardens and an additional paddock.
View this stunning four bedroom property in Knowle - For Sale*
2. Kitchells, Dowlish Wake
Kitchells is an exemplary, detached country residence offering ample family accommodation, along with a self-contained annexe. This unique property dates back to the early 20th century and was formerly a pair of cottages, having been sympathetically remodelled to create an outstanding and versatile home. The kitchen/dining/family room truly is the heart of the home and features a superb hand crafted kitchen with an Aga, a dining area with roof lantern and bi-folding doors to the terrace along with a cosy snug area with a wood burner set in a stone surround. Set in a unique private location, Kitchells is surrounded by open countryside but is still less than two miles from Ilminster.
View this gorgeous four bedroom property in Dowlish Wake - Sold STC*
3. The Magnolias, East Brent
The Magnolias is one of six brand new detached homes on the exclusive Ham Mews development, set within a private cul-de-sac on the fringes of East Brent. Constructed by the reputable, local firm TLC Developments (SW) Ltd each home is finished to a superb standard and designed with modern living in mind. The stunning kitchen/dining room effortlessly links to the living areas via bi-fold doors creating a versatile hub of the home, perfect for family living. Situated in the attractive village of East Brent, the development is conveniently located between the coastal towns of Burnham-on-Sea and Weston-super-Mare, with access to the M5 nearby.
View this brand new four bedroom property in East Brent - For Sale**Please note that the internal images are of The Cedars and are for illustration purposes only.
4. Hillview House, Yeovil Marsh
Hillview House is a most impressive, detached Victorian residence offering versatile accommodation throughout. The property has been tastefully updated and extended over the years, with the substantial proportions offering ample space for all members of the family. The ground floor is very much focused around the particularly large open plan kitchen/dining/family room. This modern yet cosy space features an impressive exposed brick fireplace with a wood burner inset, perfect for gathering around and enjoying meals together on those chillier evenings.
View this impressive five bedroom property in Yeovil Marsh - For Sale*5. Little Tencery, Dunkeswell
Little Tencery is a beautifully presented, detached cottage which has been enlarged, improved and redesigned to provide a highly adaptable layout of accommodation. This has resulted in the creation of a most appealing home of charm and character that offers style, traditional features and a high quality finish throughout. The large country kitchen/dining room opens out to a breakfast room and features a stunning slate floor with underfloor heating throughout which creates a lovely warmth and adds to the ambiance of this home. Little Tencery is situated in the heart of the village of Dunkeswell in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
View this beautiful three/four bedroom property in Dunkeswell - For Sale*6. Hollacombe Farm, Kentisbury
Hollacombe Farm is a superb residential holding which enjoys an outstanding rural position on the edge of the picturesque Exmoor National Park. The attractive five bedroom farmhouse contains a great deal of character with the large kitchen/breakfast room featuring original heavy flagstone flooring and a large inglenook fireplace with an Aga inset. This kitchen truly epitomises the traditional farmhouse style and forms the beating heart of the house. Hollacombe Farm occupies a private position in a beautiful rural setting and benefits from the inclusion of a well appointed two bedroom holiday cottage, a range of adaptable outbuildings and productive pasture land. In total the holding extends to approximately 62.76 acres.
View this impressive five bedroom property in Kentisbury - For Sale*To find your own perfect home this autumn browse our properties or find out more about selling your home with us.
*Property details correct at time of publishing in October 2024. For up-to-date property status' please see the listings on our website via the links shown above.