This beautiful house that could be straight out of ‘The Great Gatsby’ was built as a holiday home for a 1920s socialite - and is now up for sale for £1.2m.

Woodborough, in Porlock Weir, was built as a holiday home in the arts and craft movement, with unrivalled views of the pebble beach and the coastline, but is tucked away and surrounded by woodland for privacy.

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The views from the property encompass the pebble beach along Porlock Weir. (Jackson Stops)

It consists of three bedrooms, three receptions and two bathrooms, as well as a fully fitted kitchen.

A garden room stretches across the front of the property, with French doors leading through to the sitting room.

woodsborough garden room
The garden room allows the occupier to drink in the horizon from the comfort of their own home. (Jackson Stops)

The house also boasts a wooden-floored study, a utility room and a beautiful terrace.

The gardens are made up of mature trees, including oaks, woodland shrubs - many of which were gifts from botanist Norman Hadden - with other flora such as 120 differing rhododendrons and azaleas surrounding the woodland walks.

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The house is hidden away from the public, and is surrounded by plenty of plantlife. (Jackson Stops)

Outdoors, perfect for hosting a 20s-themed party, there is also a gazebo, a barbecue area, a pond, and several garden buildings - as well as a combination hot tub-jacuzzi.

The property is being marketed by estate agents Jackson Stops, who have it listed at a guide price of £1.2m.

Brian Bishop, of Jackson Stops, said: “It is rare that such a fascinating property comes to the market in a spectacular setting.”