Main Street, Farrington Gurney, Bristol

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and historic village property currently operating as a highly successful bed and breakfast, located in the heart of the sought-after Somerset village of Farrington Gurney, on the edge of the Mendip Hills.
The Old Parsonage dates back to 1680 and boasts a wealth of period features and a rich, colourful history. Significant enhancements made in 1710 include an impressive new façade, two additional wings and a grand staircase, transforming the house into the elegant and imposing residence seen today. The property showcases magnificent fireplaces, sash and mullion windows, high ceilings and an attractive mix of parquet and flagstone flooring.
Set within just under an acre, the property includes three annexes (two within one outbuilding), now providing well-appointed luxury guest accommodation, making this an ideal lifestyle or investment purchase.

Description - Description
The welcoming reception hallway immediately impresses, featuring a magnificent wide staircase rising to the first floor. From here, a stone passageway runs through the house, providing access to the principal reception rooms.
The elegant drawing room enjoys a stunning feature fireplace with log-burning stove, stone mullion windows with shutters and a charming window seat. The formal dining room is ideal for entertaining guests, while a further comfortable sitting room provides a more relaxed living space.
The kitchen is well proportioned and suited to both private and commercial use. There is also a cloakroom/WC and an additional reception room with adjacent bathroom, which can be utilised as further guest accommodation if required.

Upstairs
The first-floor landing leads to five further double bedrooms, three of which benefit from en suite bath or shower rooms, alongside a separate family bathroom. Stairs continue to a second-floor room, ideal as an additional bedroom, studio or storage space.

Outside - The Old Parsonage is approached via gated access into an impressive, gravelled courtyard providing ample off-road parking. Further parking is available to the rear.
To the front of the house is a level lawned area, ideal for outdoor seating and enjoying the afternoon sun. Beyond lies a beautifully landscaped garden, planted with a wide variety of shrubs and mature trees, with winding pathways creating a peaceful and picturesque setting.

Guest Annexe Accommodation - The accommodation away from the main house is currently arranged as follows:
The Stables - two bedroom chalet has a double bed upstairs, 2 singled beds in downstairs bedroom.
The Pantry - one double bed, one single bed.
The Nook - one double bed.

Location - Farrington Gurney is a thriving and well-served village offering a primary school, two churches, village hall, community centre, public house and the popular Farringtons Shopping Village, which includes a farm shop, café, deli and fish and chip shop.
Highly regarded schooling is available nearby, including Paulton Primary School (rated Outstanding by OFSTED), with secondary schools such as Somervale, Fosseway and Norton Hill Academy. Independent schools include Downside (approximately 6 miles) and Wells Cathedral School (approximately 8.5 miles), with further options in Bath and Bristol.
The area offers excellent leisure opportunities, including walking in the Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge, sailing and fishing at Blagdon and Chew Valley Lake, and a wide range of attractions such as Longleat, Wookey Hole, Bath Racecourse, golf clubs, equestrian facilities, spas, steam railways and festivals including Glastonbury.
The property is conveniently positioned for access to Bath (10.6 miles), Bristol (12 miles) and Wells (10 miles). The M4 (Junction 18) and M5 (Junction 21) motorway networks are both approximately 20 miles away. Rail services are available from Bristol, Bath and Castle Cary, and Bristol International Airport is approximately 13 miles distant.

Key Information - •Tenure: Freehold
•Local Authority: Bath & North East Somerset
•Council Tax Band: C
•Gas Central heating
•Mains Drainage
•Double glazing in parts
•Broadband
•EPC Main House - Band D, 1 The Courtyard Band D, 2 The Courtyard Band C
•EV charging point Evec 7.2 kw