Hornblotton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4

A distinguished Victorian country estate of scale and provenance, beautifully positioned within glorious Somerset parkland with exceptional lifestyle and development potential.

Description

An impressive substantial Grade II Listed Victorian country house, superbly set surrounded by gardens, grounds and parkland extending to over 50 acres and at the end of a long tree lined driveway. A former coach house and stables have been converted to three self-contained dwellings. Within the grounds are a small lake, tennis court, substantial workshop and other outbuildings. Planning consent now allows for the remodelling of the house and five new dwellings.

Formerly a rectory, the house was remodelled and extended in the 19th and 20th centuries and comprises eight reception rooms including fine drawing and dining rooms, eight bedrooms, three attic bedrooms and six bathrooms. The accommodation also offers the potential for an apartment on the first floor, with a fully fitted kitchen and sitting room.

An elegant house with generous proportions, the principal rooms retain original features including stone mullion windows, decorative coving and plasterwork ceilings, window shutters and fireplaces. The layout is versatile and again offers potential for a first-floor apartment with access to a secondary staircase.

There are lovely views over the surrounding grounds to the countryside beyond and to the adjoining Victorian church, while the driveway provides a fine view of Glastonbury Tor.

Garden & Grounds

The gardens are extensive and surround the property, featuring formal lawns, mature trees and borders, along with a small lake. There are several garden buildings throughout the grounds.

A useful range of buildings provides storage and workshop space, while a large modern steel frame building offers garaging, workshop and storage accommodation. The land lies within a ring fence around the house and gardens and is entirely permanent pasture with mature hedge boundaries and a number of parkland trees.


The former coach house and adjoining stables have been converted into a three-bedroom cottage and two flats. These properties are now in need of redecoration and improvement.
Development

Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent have been granted for general refurbishment, interior alterations and extension of the main house; replacement of existing outbuildings to create three replacement dwellings; construction of two new dwellings; and the erection of ancillary buildings, storage, garaging and associated landscaping including a swimming pool. Application No: 2024/1989/FUL. Plans are available on request.

Location

Hornblotton is a small hamlet located just off the A37, close to Castle Cary and Shepton Mallet. Bruton, approximately eight miles away, is home to the internationally renowned Hauser & Wirth gallery and arts centre, along with the Roth Bar and Grill. The town offers a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants, including the highly regarded The Chapel, known for its artisan bread and takeaway pizza.

The nearby towns of Frome, Shepton Mallet and Wells provide comprehensive shopping and leisure facilities. Charlton House Hotel with restaurant and spa is a few miles away, while Babington House, the renowned private members’ country club, is also within easy reach.

The Newt at Castle Cary (approximately 7.5 miles) is a popular destination, celebrated for its exceptional gardens and highly regarded country house hotel.

Road communications are excellent, with Bath and Bristol within commuting distance and the A303 (M3) and M5 easily accessible. Rail services are available at Castle Cary (Paddington approximately 100 minutes) and Templecombe (Waterloo), approximately 14.5 miles away.

An excellent variety of schools are available locally, including Bruton School for Girls, King’s School Bruton, Sexey’s School, Hazelgrove, Millfield, Wells Cathedral School, Downside School, All Hallows, and a range of highly regarded state primary and secondary schools.

Square Footage: 11,002 sq ft


Acreage: 51.04 Acres

Directions

Directions. The entrance to the drive to Hornblotton House is direct from the A37 and located between the hamlets of Wraxall to the north and Lydford on Fosse to the south.
Google Maps: BA4 6SB.