Couple Required for Private Family Estate Somerset - Live-In Position Salary: £80,000-£90,000 per annum (DOE) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional, experienced, and proactive couple to manage a beautiful private family estate in Somerset. This is a full-time, live-in position offering responsibility for the day-to-day running, upkeep, and presentation of a recently renovated 6-bedroom country home, three guest cottages, pool, gardens, and outbuildings. The successful couple will be discreet, self-sufficient, and detail-orientated, with prior experience working together running a second or principal residence for a UHNW family. The principals are primarily London-based and use the property as a weekend and holiday home. Flexibility is required to accommodate the family's schedule when in residence. Hours: Full-time: 5 days per week, 45 hours Typically Monday-Friday with weekends off, unless family are in residence Flexibility required when the family or guests are visiting Accommodation for the couple: A newly renovated one-bedroom cottage on the estate is provided. Due to the nature of the accommodation, this role is not suitable for candidates with pets or dependents. Non-smokers only please. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential for both candidates. Housekeeper / Cook: You will be responsible for the smooth and immaculate running of the interior of the main house and cottages. Duties include: Housekeeping & Household Management Hands-on cleaning and maintenance of the interiors to a high standard Care of fine furnishings, antiques, art, silver, china, and specialist finishes Laundry, ironing, wardrobe management, and linens Overseeing household systems: heating, security, intercom, and AV equipment Running errands, managing stock, and maintaining household supplies Cooking & Hospitality Preparing fresh, nutritious meals for the family when they are in residence (breakfast, lunch, dinner) Confident with British and international cuisine Occasional entertaining and dinner party support Food shopping (local and online), menu planning, and occasional support for events Guest & Household Support Table setting and service Wine cellar organisation Greeting and assisting guests with professionalism and warmth Groundsman / Estate Maintenance: You will take a hands-on lead with all gardening, grounds, and general estate maintenance. A practical and safety-minded approach is essential. The role is outdoors-focused and physical, so you must be comfortable working outside. Grounds & Garden Maintenance Mowing, weeding, hedge trimming, and seasonal planting Maintenance and use of garden machinery and hold the relevant certifications for operation (including ride-on mowers, chainsaws, strimmers) Pool maintenance and furniture care Keeping outdoor areas clean, safe, and presentable Maintenance & DIY General repairs and upkeep of buildings and estate structures Daily checks on plant rooms, security systems, and fire systems Managing tool inventory and liaising with contractors as needed Car washing and care of luxury vehicles Animal & Estate Care Daily care of family dogs (feeding, walking, vet visits) Keeping an eye on livestock in adjacent farmland (belonging to family) Maintaining boundary fences and gates, monitoring for issues Miscellaneous Managing oil deliveries, log store, and wood chopping Handling deliveries and refuse, including bin rotation Emptying mouse traps and general property checks Liaising directly with the family's PA to report issues and provide regular updates *Please note that we cannot respond to every application*