Property description
7 bedrooms
3 reception rooms
2 bathrooms
Parking
Exensive gardens
Freehold
situation:
Compton Martin is a charming Somerset village, located at the foot of the famous Mendip Hills. The village has a great sense of community with the 12th Century, St Michael's Church, dominating the skyline. Amenities include the village hall, post office and pub and nearby, primary and secondary schools. There are pleasant country walks through the Coombe, onto the Mendips, affording spectacular views. The village is some 15 miles from Bristol's commercial centre, making it easily commutable. Mainline rail services extend from Bristol and Bath and sporting facilities include various golf courses, fishing and sailing on the Chew Valley Lakes.
Description:
A Grade II listed former rectory with origins dating back to the 17th and early 18th century. Extended significantly during the early 20th century with the Jacobean style part now the neighbouring property known as Parsons Hill. The Old rectory stands within a generous plot enjoying outstanding, far reaching views from the reception rooms and principal bedrooms. There is plenty of original detail, most notably evident in the drawing and dining rooms, both of which feature ornate bay windows with stone mullions and within the latter, a fireplace with a gothic style stone surround. The reception hall features the original pennant stone floor, with a central staircase to the first floor. The kitchen/breakfast room is spacious and adjacent is what formerly would have been the servants hall, which offers opportunity for development. Beyond is the utility, housing the newly installed boiler and traditional stone trough and a former cold store with the original meat hooks and cold shelves. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, the two main bedrooms are large and light with extensive views over the garden towards the Bristol Channel. The bedrooms were formerly served by a family bathroom, but this has been stripped out ready for remodelling. The neighbouring former coach house and stables have been completely refurbished with high quality materials and fittings throughout. This serves as a useful annexe to the house but also could be adopted for those wishing to work from home, or generate an income. Constructed from stone with new Welsh slate roof and arranged over two floors, there are two/three bedrooms and an open plan lounge/dining room with a fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room. Quality Travertine and oak floors have been installed throughout with solid oak doors and architraves and quality ironmongery.The Old Rectory and annexe are approached through wrought iron gates leading to a large gravelled courtyard with ample parking. There is a small and intimate walled garden dedicated to the coach house with a slate terrace. Formal gardens for The Old Rectory enjoy a westerly orientation and are arranged over two levels with a large lawn and mature trees.
Accommodation:
2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, back kitchen, utility, cloakroom & wine store. 4 first floor bedrooms & a former bathroom. Newly refurbished & converted coachhouse. Formal garden & parking.