The Historic Home of British Composer Sir Arthur Bliss Lists to the Tune of £2.9M

Designed in 1935 by Peter Harland, the Somerset property is surrounded by 25 acres of gardens and woodland.
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Location: Pen Selwood, Somerset, England

Price: £2,950,000 (approximately $3,758,005 USD)

Architect: Peter Harland

Year Built: 1935

Footprint: 5,436 square feet (five bedrooms, three full and three half baths)

From the Agent: "This extraordinary Grade II*–listed modern masterpiece, set in 25 acres of gardens and ancient woodland, was designed by Peter Harland in 1935 as a home for the leading British composer Sir Arthur Bliss. Rooted in its peaceful setting, the house was designed for family life, for creating and communing, and as a retreat for self-reflection. The music room where Bliss created some of his most revered works, Grade II*-listed in its own right, is set deep in the ancient woodland; itself a scheduled monument. A four-bedroom guest cottage and its gardens lie due west of the main house. While retaining an overwhelming sense of quiet and seclusion, this remarkable home lies some seven miles south of Bruton and two miles from Stourhead, within easy reach of the open countryside and Somerset’s many cultural highlights."

The historic home’s lush, natural landscape sets the stage for a tranquil city escape.

The historic home’s lush, natural landscape sets the stage for a tranquil city escape.

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In the living room, a wall of windows overlooks the surrounding gardens.

In the living room, a wall of windows overlooks the surrounding gardens.

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Large glass doors open the dining area to a covered patio.

Large glass doors open the dining area to a covered patio.

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In addition to the main house, the property includes a 2,150-square-foot cottage, complete with four bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen.

In addition to the main house, the property includes a 2,150-square-foot cottage, complete with four bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen.

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"Extending 25 acres, the gardens and woodland, historic in their own right, form an integral part of the overall experience of the home," notes the agent. 

"Extending 25 acres, the gardens and woodland, historic in their own right, form an integral part of the overall experience of the home," notes the agent. 

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