Property description
5 bedrooms
3 reception rooms
2 bath/shower rooms
Garaging & storage, courtyard
Formal gardens, approx 1 acre
Freehold
situation:
Compton Dando is a picturesque village situated to the south of Keynsham, almost equidistant of Bath and Bristol. The appealing range of architectural styles compliment one another in a rural setting. At its centre is the village hall and the popular Compton Inn public house. The closestrailway station is Keynsham, Bath and Bristol stations offering mainline services to London Paddington. The Georgian City of Bath offers a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities as well as many cultural attractions including The Theatre Royal, The Roman Baths, The Spa Bath and the elegant Pump Rooms. Sporting facilities in the area include racing atBath, Chepstow, Newbury, Cheltenham and Wincanton; extensive golfing including courses at Bath, Frome and Wells; fishing on the rivers Frome and Avon; walking and riding in the beautiful surrounding countryside. Educational facilities are comprehensive and include King Edward's School, Kingswood School and Prior Park College in Bath and Wells Cathedral School and Downside to thesouth. In addition there are excellent state schools including the Ralph Allen School. The property is within the membership area for Babington House.
Description:
The Old Rectory is a handsome Grade II listed house built in 1849 and believed to be occupying the site of an earlier dwelling. The gabled stone elevations under traditional slate roof form the appealing Victorian style often associated with 19th century ecclesiastical properties, which today are valued and in high demand as family homes. Situated on the edge of the village andapproached over a long drive which crosses the paddock, The Old Rectory nestles among mature trees next to the village church, St. Mary's. The drive forms a gravel forecourt in front of the house as well as providing access to the courtyard and outbuildings. The delightful gardens and grounds surround the property. On entering the large reception hall with its fine staircase, the architectural interior detail of the mid-nineteenth century is evident with panelled doors and deep architraves, fine ceiling mouldings and wooden and tiled floors. All rooms are large and offer high ceilings, large windows and fireplaces (in the principal rooms). Both the Drawing Room and Sitting Room have French doors opening onto the garden. A large kitchen/breakfast room is the focus point of the ground floor and this is well served by the very large utility room and larder which adjoin it. The cellar has both internal and external access. The bedrooms are large, well appointed and allenjoy fine views. The bathroom and shower room have been refurbished and are up to date.Outside, the gardens which surround the house are formal with a large lawn, sunny terrace, and flower and kerb gardens. A large courtyard to the east offers useful range of garaging and stores as well as extensive parking. The paddock to the south forms part of a delightful approach over the long drive.
Accommodation:
Reception hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility room, larder, cellar, 5 bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, store room Outbuildings offering garaging and storage Courtyard, long drive, formal gardens and paddock In all about 1 acre.
Directions:
From the centre of the village turn opposite the Compton Inn Pub into Vicarage Lane. As the lane turns sharply to the right, you will see the entrance to The Old Rectory on your left. Follow the drive and park in front of the house.