A wonderful and secluded Grade II Listed country house, with separate coach house, close to Bath and Frome.

Description

A charming and beautiful Grade II Listed country house on the open market for the first time, with adjacent coach house, outbuildings and about nine acres of garden, paddocks, meadow and woodland.

Designed and built by renowned architect George Devey, Lullington House was originally the Rectory of the Orchardleigh Estate. A handsome house, random rubble built with dressed quoins and a stone slate roof. Built as a two storey house with attic and cellars, the house has mullioned windows on ground and first floor, with attractive bay windows under a gabled roofline.

The house is beautifully appointed and offers welcoming and impressive family accommodation. The historic architectural features are apparent throughout the house, carefully maintained and restored by the current owners and enhanced by traditional design and decoration.

Upon entering, a trio of excellent reception rooms are accessible from the glorious hall, all with lovely views over the lawned gardens. Of particular note are a south facing sitting room with attractive square bay, and the dining room with its ornate cornicework and fireplace, both offering spacious and enjoyable living spaces. Adjacent to the third reception is an office, once the Rector’s room for receiving parishioners. Running north from the entrance hall are a succession of useful rooms, including a cloak room and snug, with a large family kitchen at the rear. The kitchen is the hub of the house with extensive cabinetry, a beautiful original dresser, aga and adjacent utility room and larder.

The upper floors are accessed via an impressive staircase in the entrance hall that acts as the centre piece of the house. The first floor offers four glorious bedrooms (three with en suite bath/shower rooms) with magnificent proportions and beautiful period fireplaces in almost every room. The former servants staircase provides access back down to the ground floor as well as up to the attic floor where there are two further bedrooms, a store room and access to the eaves. A large cellar is also accessible from the ground floor with original wine bins still intact.

The Coach House
A Grade II Listed converted coach house, beautifully presented and offering two bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, two reception rooms and modern sun room with double doors leading out to the rear garden. The Coach House is a charming property that provides ancillary accommodation to the main house.

Garden and Grounds
The property is set within beautiful gardens and grounds which enjoy wonderful privacy, set back from the village road. The main garden wraps around the house and is laid to lawn with attractive and well planted borders, as well as a variety of magnificent mature trees providing a secluded setting. There is a wildflower meadow to the east with fruit tree orchard and woodland to the north. Across the village lane is a further paddock. To the west of the coach house is a collection of outbuildings, including a large haybarn and stables. In addition a secondary barn houses the biomass heating system.

The property is accessed from a quiet village road via a private driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles. A separate access to the grounds is located on the eastern boundary which could be utilised for access to the outbuildings.

In all about nine acres

Location

The picturesque village of Lullington lies approximately 10 miles to the south of Bath and was originally part of the neighbouring Orchardleigh Estate. Its secluded rural position amid the North Somerset countryside ensures its desirability amongst purchasers who want accessibility to Bath, whilst enjoying a tranquil country life. The Georgian City of Bath is one of only three World Heritage cities and offers a variety of leisure and cultural pursuits as well as fulfilling the needs of day to day life in terms of shopping facilities and communications to London (via Bath Spa station, journey time from 75 minutes). There are many sporting opportunities available locally with golf at Orchardleigh, Bath and Warminster. Racing at Salisbury, Bath and Wincanton; sailing on the Shearwater and Chew Valley Lakes. There are many syndicated fishing and shooting opportunities available locally as well as bridle and footpaths.

Square Footage: 6,111 sq ft


Acreage: 9 Acres