Own a slice of local history with these period properties for sale

Radstock and Midsomer Norton are full of character and history, and its buildings reflect that.

On the market now are a variety of period properties that encapsulate the spirit of the area.

We’ve rounded up a selection of the homes where you could own a slice of local history.

In an elevated position close to Midsomer Norton town centre is this semi-detached house which dates back to the 1930s.

The property comprises an entrance porch, a sitting room with a period tiled fireplace, an open plan kitchen and dining room, a utility room, two double bedrooms and a shower room.

Outside, there is a front garden, and to the rear are three outbuildings, one containing a WC.

This terraced house is described as a “traditional miners’ cottage with a fantastic garden”.

Inside, there is a lounge, a dining room, kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor, and two double bedrooms upstairs.

Externally, as well as the 120-foot garden, which features a wildlife pond, fruit trees, a greenhouse, vegetable plots, a log store and a holding pen, plus a timber cabin which is currently used as a gym.

An “outstanding” character home, this terraced house spans three floors and has period features throughout.

The accommodation is made up of an open plan living and dining room complete with fireplaces, a kitchen/breakfast room with an open chimney, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property has far-reaching views over the Somerset valleys, as well as an enclosed rear garden and off-street parking.

This detached period home is described as “impressive”, set in a “generous” south-facing plot.

On the ground floor there is a hallway featuring oak wood panelling, a lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, a study and a cloakroom.

Upstairs there is a family bathroom along with three double size bedrooms - the main bedroom one featuring a balcony and an en-suite bathroom.

Outside, there is a rear garden with a patio terrace, and a garage with a garden room.

In secluded grounds is this detached 1920s Bath stone family home near Writhlington in Radstock.

Inside, there is an entrance hall, a sitting room, a play room, a home office, an open plan kitchen/dining room, a conservatory, four double bedrooms, a cloakroom and a family bathroom.

The property sits in a private plot with extensive gardens, a driveway, a double garage, a further single garage and a workshop.