Wraxall, Bristol, Somerset, BS48

The Old Rectory is as traditionally English as country houses come; Grade II Listed and dating from the mid-17th Century (later remodelled in 1801) it presents effortlessly charming and relaxed family living all within some 1.4 acres of stunning private gardens and grounds.

A pillared entrance gate leads into a sweeping driveway flanked by mature beech trees, leading up to the front of the house with plenty of off-street parking. The drive leads around to the rear, with additional parking and access to a generous double garage.

Internally the house presents an exceptionally versatile footprint spanning almost 6800 sq. ft of family living accommodation; whilst a superb principal family kitchen & dining room (of historical note once a working school in itself) along with a second fully fitted kitchen allows for an integrated and informal yet still private single storey multi-generational living space.

Above, over the upper two floors, lie some nine bedrooms sharing three bath / shower rooms as well as further nursery rooms and storerooms which, subject to a new owner's needs and any required consent could further enhance and adapt the accommodation to suit.

Without a doubt though we love the natural light flowing in through the predominately south-facing front façade; with its achingly pretty Gothic arched windows framing the distant views beyond.

Period features abound; amongst them many shuttered sash windows and stone mullioned windows, stripped wooden floors, retained fireplaces and a stunning turned balustrade staircase leading up through three-storeys of the house.

Below, across the basement lies useful cellar storage and wine-cellar whilst to the east-side is a single storey garden store complete with an “outdoor” gardener's loo.

Outside:

The gardens and grounds of The Old Rectory are a key element of this exceptional home's appeal; beautifully landscaped by the current owner, a respected landscape gardener, they have being created and curated over the past 20 or so years of their ownership.

Now wonderfully mature they provide numerous spaces and places to enjoy all year around, with an expanse of lawn given over to parterre planted beds, dining terraces, majestic lavender filled mature borders an even the odd BMX track around the boundaries.

It is a haven in itself and suitable for families of all ages and size to enjoy throughout the year.