Setting The Scene

Kelston is a charming and highly regarded village situated just four miles north-west of the World Heritage City of Bath. Characterised by predominantly period homes, the village is surrounded by unspoilt open countryside and rolling farmland, offering a wonderfully rural setting while remaining close to the city.

At its heart is the impressive Kelston Park, a historic manor estate, alongside the beautiful Church of St Nicholas, which dates back to the 13th century. Nearby, the award-winning Bath Soft Cheese Company at Park Farm offers a café and cheese shop, adding to the area’s appeal. The village enjoys a vibrant and active community.

Kelston Round Hill forms a distinctive skyline landmark, visible across the Avon Valley between Bath and Bristol. The village lies within a designated Conservation Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, ensuring the surrounding landscape is protected and preserved.

Despite its tranquil rural atmosphere, Kelston benefits from excellent accessibility. Bath provides a comprehensive range of amenities, including outstanding restaurants, cultural attractions and the Theatre Royal. Bath’s mainline railway station also offers direct services to London Paddington in approximately 90 minutes.

The Property

A flawlessly restored Grade II Georgian country house, where 18th century heritage meets uncompromising modern luxury. Original pennant stone floors, restored sash windows and exquisite fireplaces sit alongside a full Control4 smart system, with discrete ceiling speaker systems in every room, zoned heating, premium security and bespoke craftsmanship throughout. Five beautifully curated bedrooms, including a serene principal suite with garden views, complement a south facing Carrara topped kitchen anchored by a five oven AGA.

Set within 3.5 acres of manicured grounds, the estate includes a fully renovated two storey Coach House, a private leisure suite with gym, infrared sauna and games room, multiple garages with EV charging, and a collection of exceptional outdoor entertaining spaces. Mature trees, orchards, a tennis court, greenhouse and far reaching views complete this rare Georgian sanctuary.

Main Front Entrance

Set behind stone pillars and alarmed wrought-iron gates, a striking front door provides a fitting introduction to what lies beyond. Step through this 18th-century stone doorway and be welcomed by a wealth of original features. This entrance offers the first glimpse of the restored pennant stone flooring and tasteful décor that together set the tone for the rest of the house and, if you look up, you’ll even spot the original bell still in place, a charming reminder of the home’s history.

Drawing Room

4.83m x 4.57m

This generous south-facing drawing room offers a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere, enveloping you in warmth the moment you enter. A striking, immaculately preserved sash window bathes the room in natural light and incorporates a charming window seat, beautifully upholstered in classic William Morris fabric, perfectly complemented by the coordinating curtains and soft furnishings. The walls are finished in Farrow & Ball’s Dead Salmon, creating a rich, confident backdrop that reflects the home’s heritage and sense of history. Completing the room is a further impressive fireplace with an open fire, providing an elegant and timeless focal point ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

Reception Room

4.67m x 4.24m

This room enjoys a wonderful connection with the garden, with French doors opening directly onto a generous patio, perfect for barbecues and outdoor entertaining on warmer days. Stone flooring is softened by a large, atmospheric rug, creating a welcoming and comfortable feel, while the wood wall panelling reflects the character and craftsmanship of the Georgian era. The fireplace is further enhanced by a distinctive Mendip cream-coloured enamel wood burner, adding a more unique point of interest to this charming and versatile space.

Kitchen

The kitchen is the heart of this Georgian country home, blending classic craftsmanship with modern convenience. Handcrafted by Benton’s bespoke carpentry, the cabinetry is finished in soft, timeless tones and paired with elegant marble worktops. An impressive five-oven electric AGA with warming plate, is set beneath a traditional stone surround with tiled recess. Integrated appliances, including a Neff microwave oven, Smeg dishwasher and Siemens fridge freezers, all discreetly concealed to maintain the kitchen’s uncluttered elegance. A generous island provides additional preparation space and informal seating, while a traditional Belfast sink, exposed timber beams, classic pendant lighting and the beautiful window seat enhance the room’s authentic country feel. Ceiling-integrated speakers add a modern touch, ideal for relaxed family living or entertaining. This kitchen balances understated luxury with timeless charm expected of a fine Georgian home.

Dining Room

5.54m x 3m

Decorated in warm, contemporary Farrow & Ball colours that beautifully complement the darker original stone flooring, this impressive long room lends itself to indulgent, luxurious, and highly sociable gatherings. The focal point is a magnificent stone fireplace, restored to its original stone interior, which gives the room a real sense of importance and character. Installed within is a black enamel finished Mendip wood burner, adding warmth and atmosphere that truly enhances any occasion. A pristine, elegant sash window offers a glimpse of the surrounding greenery and allows natural light to gently soften the mood of this richly atmospheric space.

Pantry

A charming pantry currently fitted with a bar and drinks storage. This versatile space offers potential for a range of uses, from a more traditional pantry to additional kitchen storage or a stylish coffee station or wine room.

Side Entrance Hallway

Perhaps more commonly used, entering via this side entrance is just as impactful, delivering an immediate country-house feel. The space feels instantly warm and calming, created by the contrast between the rich wall tones and dark wooden flooring. After a walk, coats and wellies can be removed at leisure while taking a seat on the bespoke Bentons furniture. From here, characterful internal doors lead to the utility room and a conveniently located downstairs WC.

Morning Room

3.96m x 3.76m

One of several reception rooms, this space boasts dual-aspect windows and doors facing south and east, allowing it to be beautifully flooded with natural light throughout the day. It’s the perfect spot to relax with a morning coffee while your favourite music plays through the integrated ceiling speakers. Thoughtful details include 5-amp lamp sockets, enabling lamps to be controlled via the main light switches, with high-quality Hamilton fixtures used here and carried consistently throughout the rest of the house.

Downstairs WC

A refined guest cloakroom, conveniently located near the entrance. Thoughtfully curated and luxurious with a classic low level Lefroy Brooks lavatory and Charterhouse basin with silver nickel stand and taps.

Utility Room & Boiler Room

A highly practical utility and boiler room, providing the perfect space to discreetly house all the essentials you’d prefer out of sight. Equipped with a recently installed Vaillant boiler (just one year old), along with a washing machine, tumble dryer and traditional Belfast sink, the room also offers ample storage for cleaning products and household supplies.

Bedroom One

4.75m x 4.72m

A spacious principal bedroom, beautifully decorated and enhanced by a sandblasted, exposed wooden beam. A large double sash window frames delightful views over the Kelston countryside, while a Morso Squirrel wood burner sits elegantly within the stone chimney breast. Luxurious carpet underfoot adds comfort, and as throughout the house, discreet ceiling speakers provide the perfect soundtrack. A small step down leads to a sumptuous ensuite bathroom, completing this inviting and sophisticated retreat.

En-Suite Bathroom

An elegant ensuite bathroom featuring a roll-top bath fitted with a Lefroy Brooks Classic bath and shower mixer with white levers and standpipes, positioned under the window to take full advantage of views over the house’s grounds. The lavatory and sink taps are also Lefroy Brooks, perfectly complementing the striking Fired Earth tiles, which feature a subtle pop of pink and harmonise beautifully with the Roman blind. As throughout the house, every detail has been thoughtfully considered. The bespoke vanity, crafted by Bentons Fine Furniture, adds a final touch of refinement, creating a truly inviting space in which to relax and unwind.

Bedroom Two

This large, bright south-facing bedroom is filled with natural light and features painted wooden floorboards along with a built-in wardrobe. Finished in a contrasting Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster, the wardrobe is a particularly attractive detail. A Morso Squirrel wood burner with a wooden fireplace is a lovey focal point, while sash windows frame beautiful views across the surrounding countryside, completing this appealing and well-proportioned room.

Bedroom Three

4.22m x 3.68m

Located within the oldest part of the house, this bedroom boasts extraordinarily high ceilings that enhance its sense of heritage. A Morso Squirrel wood burner sits unassumingly within the chimney breast, adding warmth and character without overpowering the room. A well-positioned window frames views over the lovely rear garden and the tennis court beyond.

Bathroom

Family bathroom with soaring ceilings and a striking tall window overlooking the rear grounds. A deep roll-top bath sits gracefully beneath an extraordinary floor-to-ceiling antique ballet mirror, leaning elegantly against the wall. The expansive marble-topped vanity features bespoke Benton cupboards and a sink, complemented by Lefroy Brooks silver nickel taps. The roll-top bath, finished in a rich deep blue, is paired with a classic Lefroy Brooks deck-mounted bath shower mixer with white levers. Fired Earth floor tiles of the period add texture and character, providing subtle contrast to an otherwise serene and muted palette.

Bathroom Two

This beautifully appointed bathroom blends refined Georgian elegance with exceptional modern craftsmanship. Fitted throughout with high-end Lefroy Brooks sanitary ware, the space features a traditional pedestal basin, classic WC and period-inspired brassware, all carefully chosen to sit effortlessly within the historic character of the house.

The room is finished with exquisite Fired Earth tiles, including patterned encaustic-style floor tiles that add texture and heritage detail underfoot, complemented by timeless glazed wall tiles within the walk-in shower. The shower tray is marble from Mandarin Low Profile.

An elegant ornate mirror and soft wall lighting enhance the sense of warmth and symmetry, while exposed stonework provides a subtle reminder of the home’s country origins. Dual sash windows flood the room with natural light and enjoy uninterrupted views across acres of privately owned land.

Bedroom Four

A charming double bedroom at the top of the house, featuring painted wooden floorboards and carefully sandblasted, treated exposed beams that lend subtle elegance to the space. A traditional cast-iron radiator adds a touch of classic style, while the west-facing windows frame stunning views stretching towards Bristol and South Wales.

Bedroom Five

4.78m x 4.7m

Another generous bedroom at the top of the house, with soft, luxurious carpeting underfoot. The same original exposed wooden beams and traditional cast-iron radiator seen in bedroom four continue the charm of this floor, while access to the lower loft provides convenient additional storage. Two delightful windows frame views over the Coach House and the surrounding countryside. The room is perfectly suited to two single beds, or larger if preferred.

Office

2.21m x 1.85m

Also quietly tucked away on the second floor, this perfectly appointed office provides an ideal space to shut out the world and focus on life’s admin.

The Coach House

The Coach House, positioned to the east of the main house, was renovated in 2018, offering an excellent opportunity for additional income. Alternatively, it provides flexible, well-appointed accommodation ideal for a family member or guests. The kitchen–diner is beautifully fitted with an abundance of premium cabinetry and integrated appliances, including a washer/dryer, dishwasher, and full-height fridge and freezer. A traditional Belfast sink, muted timber cupboards and quartz worktops sit against a dark slate floor, creating a charming and characterful country coach house feel. The living area is warm and inviting, centred around a wood-burning stove and a window overlooking the pretty courtyard. Upstairs, a versatile two-level space beneath a pitched roof with exposed beams offers ample room for a bedroom and additional living area, complemented by a stylish bathroom with WC and shower, fitted with quality Hudson Reed sanitary ware and Fired Earth tiles.

Games Room/Gym/Sauna

10.18m x 4.78m

Attached to the Coach House is a separate and impressive ancillary building, constructed by the current owners in 2018 on the footprint of the original structure. This well-designed addition provides a superb leisure suite comprising a games room, gym, infrared sauna and separate WC.

The space is entered via a generous gym, comfortably sized to accommodate multiple pieces of fitness equipment. An infrared sauna sits neatly within one corner, while a fully appointed WC fitted with quality Hudson Reed sanitary ware completes the area. Slate flooring with underfloor heating runs throughout.

To the left, the games room is a large and inviting space, currently arranged with a full-size pool table, an expansive wall-mounted television with Sonos sound system, drinks fridge and a substantial corner sofa. Ceiling-integrated speakers enhance the atmosphere, making this an ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying time with family and friends.

Garden

The gardens are truly exceptional and have been meticulously maintained throughout. Expansive lawns are interspersed with and bordered by a wide variety of mature trees, including a notable ginkgo, one of the oldest tree species in the world. The grounds extend predominantly to the rear of the property from west to east and amount to approximately 3.5 acres.

An abundance of fruit trees includes a mulberry, two plum, a pear, walnut and twenty three apple trees across six different varieties. The gardens offer numerous spaces for relaxation and entertaining, from the stone terrace leading directly from the sitting room to a beautifully crafted covered oak seating area with a slate roof, enhanced by fairy and festoon lighting. This space is centred around a striking four-sided glass Remy wood burner in carbon steel, allowing it to be enjoyed throughout the year.

Further features within the grounds include a tennis court, repainted in August, a traditionally styled glass greenhouse, a...