A Weaver’s Cottage Transformed into a Cozy Home with Colorful Patterns and Rustic Details
Set within the conservation village of Pitcombe, just outside Bruton, this enchanting 19th-century home occupies a privileged position overlooking rolling Somerset countryside.
Once a humble weaver’s cottage, the house has been transformed by its current owners, balancing its historic character with layered patterns and beautiful materials.
Stone walls, exposed beams, and original fireplaces remain at its heart, while thoughtful contemporary interventions bring light, comfort, and color to every corner.
Spanning 2,500 square feet, the house offers a series of inviting living spaces that feel both expansive and deeply connected to its rural setting.
A broad stone fireplace fitted with a log-burning stove forms a natural focal point in the main sitting room, where exposed beams draw the eye towards French doors opening onto the garden.
This collection of interconnected sitting areas forms the heart of the home. Flagstones run throughout, while timber-lined walls and exposed stonework lend texture and character.
A second sitting area/dining room features another wood burner, framed by rugged stone walls that showcase the building’s heritage.
In the kitchen, white painted beams stretch overhead and farmhouse-style cabinetry anchors the room. At its center stands a substantial island, while a cream AGA occupies a former fireplace.
Just off the kitchen lies a cozy snug with dusty-pink and stone walls and a window seat in front of the large window, letting you enjoy the lush garden.
At the front of the house, the dining room enjoys abundant natural light from a bank of rooflights and large casement windows overlooking the garden.
The main entry is also wonderfully bright thanks to overhead skylights. The practical space features a built-in bench and built-in storage.
Upstairs, the four bedrooms each have their own personality, which is unified by a beautifully considered color palette and wallpapers.
The master bedroom combined generous proportions with luxurious touches, such as a freestanding bath in front of the Juliet balcony, offering sweeping countryside views.
A beautiful vanity table with a three-panel fabric mirror (you can buy something similar here) is tucked nicely into a little bay.
This cozy bedroom is decorated with Emma Moloney’s sunny “Beastly Chronicles” wallpaper, based on the mischievous and sardonic short stories by Saki (H. H. Munro).
The two bedrooms above share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with turquoise paneling and ornate Bert & May tiles.
The blue-green bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with fun pink striped tilework.
Beyond the main house, two separate guest spaces provide exceptional flexibility. Tucked away within a private corner of the garden, the first annex echoes the decorative spirit of the main residence, with carefully layered color and hand-painted wallpaper creating a welcoming retreat.
A second self-contained building, currently used as an office, features forest-green built-in storage space.
Closest to the house, a generous south-facing terrace provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining, capturing sunlight throughout the day and taking full advantage of the far-reaching rural views.
Approximately 1.5 acres of gardens extend behind the house, gently descending towards the surrounding countryside. Flower beds brim with seasonal color, filled with roses, hydrangeas, delphiniums, dahlias, and geums, while a productive vegetable garden and orchard offer the pleasures of homegrown produce.
The house is listed for £1.150.000 at Inigo.