5 bedroom house
Nailsea, Bristol, Somerset, BS48 4DL
Guide Price
£850,000
Residential Tags: Grade I Listed, Jacobean, Manor House
Property Tags: Equestrian, Solar Energy
Land Tags: N/A
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Jun 2021
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Grade I Listed, Jacobean, Manor House
- Property Tags: Equestrian, Solar Energy
- Land Tags: N/A
- PERCEVAL PLACE, , NAILSEA COURT, NAILSEA, BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET, 900000, 28/09/2021
A significant Grade 1 Listed family home steeped in history.
Description
A significant historic five-bedroom family home, forming part of this substantial grade 1 listed country manor house set within glorious grounds of circa 6.5 acres. Offering generous accommodation across three floors, it has numerous unique features from the Jacobean and medieval periods including a secret staircase.
The entrance is via an oak panelled porch which opens into an impressive reception room (the Great Hall) immediately providing a sense of space and elegance. There is oak panelling, exposed beams and a large Jacobean open fireplace. An intricately carved oak door leads to the dining room (the Solar} with further oak panelling and an impressive fireplace. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room includes a range of wall and base units, plenty of space for a dining table and a door leading out into the large, enclosed, courtyard. There is a useful utility room and a spiral staircase which rises to the family room with double doors opening out to the patio.
Stairs rise from the inner hall to the upper floors past a medieval stained glass window. On the first floor is the principal bedroom (the Crusoe Room - named as the fireplace is from the house where Daniel Defoe first met Alexander Selkirk resulting in the story of Robinson Crusoe). This room also benefits from an elegant en-suite bathroom, dressing room and large walk-in wardrobe. The second bedroom (the Cole Room) has an ornate plaster ceiling, stone fireplace and en-suite shower room.
On the top floor there are three further double bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities, the remaining two bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom. Completing the top floor is a games/hobby room.
Nailsea Court is believed in part to date from medieval times and has had several notable owners including Richard Perceval who deciphered documents that aided in defeating the Spanish Armada. As a consequence, Nailsea Court was called "The house that saved England" by Bishop Kennion and in 1574 Elizabeth I is believed to have visited the house. Perceval Place is the central wing of the house, which was created when the building was sympathetically divided under the supervision of The National Trust and English Heritage. The accommodation is enriched with a host of original features, creating a charming home with many architecturally and historically important elements including fireplaces, a Jacobean staircase, mullioned and leaded light windows, oak panelling, exposed beams, carved inscriptions and carved doors with two doors of notable merit being the Nailsea door and the Bristol door with stunning detailed and rare Jacobean carvings.
Approached via a tree lined drive, the gardens and grounds including the broad gravelled carriage sweep at the front of the house and the croquet lawn are shared with the adjoining properties. There is a private garden and orchard including a variety of trees and cider apple trees extending to approx. 0.6 of an acre which is part walled with a stone built full-height summer house. In addition, the property includes a generous walled courtyard garden accessed from the kitchen and a further gated garden and gravel pathway leads to a pair of stone outbuildings with power and light. The patio area accessed via the family room leads to the double garage which is part of the original stable block, with double opening wooden doors, power, light and large roof space. Further off-street parking is allocated at the rear of the property.
Location
Ideally situated for those seeking easy access to Bristol. Located approximately 9 miles to the south west of the city via the A370, the location provides excellent transport communications. The motorway network (M5) is accessible at either junction 20 or 21. Bristol International Airport is approximately 3 miles away and Nailsea/Backwell station provides access to Bristol Temple Meads. The area also has a beautiful church and a choice of public houses. Those who enjoy country pursuits such as walking, riding, wildlife and the enjoyment of local beauty spots will not be disappointed. The area is also well served by excellent schooling in both state and private sectors.
Square Footage: 4,860 sq ft
Marketed by: Savills, Clifton
Description
A significant historic five-bedroom family home, forming part of this substantial grade 1 listed country manor house set within glorious grounds of circa 6.5 acres. Offering generous accommodation across three floors, it has numerous unique features from the Jacobean and medieval periods including a secret staircase.
The entrance is via an oak panelled porch which opens into an impressive reception room (the Great Hall) immediately providing a sense of space and elegance. There is oak panelling, exposed beams and a large Jacobean open fireplace. An intricately carved oak door leads to the dining room (the Solar} with further oak panelling and an impressive fireplace. The well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room includes a range of wall and base units, plenty of space for a dining table and a door leading out into the large, enclosed, courtyard. There is a useful utility room and a spiral staircase which rises to the family room with double doors opening out to the patio.
Stairs rise from the inner hall to the upper floors past a medieval stained glass window. On the first floor is the principal bedroom (the Crusoe Room - named as the fireplace is from the house where Daniel Defoe first met Alexander Selkirk resulting in the story of Robinson Crusoe). This room also benefits from an elegant en-suite bathroom, dressing room and large walk-in wardrobe. The second bedroom (the Cole Room) has an ornate plaster ceiling, stone fireplace and en-suite shower room.
On the top floor there are three further double bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities, the remaining two bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom. Completing the top floor is a games/hobby room.
Nailsea Court is believed in part to date from medieval times and has had several notable owners including Richard Perceval who deciphered documents that aided in defeating the Spanish Armada. As a consequence, Nailsea Court was called "The house that saved England" by Bishop Kennion and in 1574 Elizabeth I is believed to have visited the house. Perceval Place is the central wing of the house, which was created when the building was sympathetically divided under the supervision of The National Trust and English Heritage. The accommodation is enriched with a host of original features, creating a charming home with many architecturally and historically important elements including fireplaces, a Jacobean staircase, mullioned and leaded light windows, oak panelling, exposed beams, carved inscriptions and carved doors with two doors of notable merit being the Nailsea door and the Bristol door with stunning detailed and rare Jacobean carvings.
Approached via a tree lined drive, the gardens and grounds including the broad gravelled carriage sweep at the front of the house and the croquet lawn are shared with the adjoining properties. There is a private garden and orchard including a variety of trees and cider apple trees extending to approx. 0.6 of an acre which is part walled with a stone built full-height summer house. In addition, the property includes a generous walled courtyard garden accessed from the kitchen and a further gated garden and gravel pathway leads to a pair of stone outbuildings with power and light. The patio area accessed via the family room leads to the double garage which is part of the original stable block, with double opening wooden doors, power, light and large roof space. Further off-street parking is allocated at the rear of the property.
Location
Ideally situated for those seeking easy access to Bristol. Located approximately 9 miles to the south west of the city via the A370, the location provides excellent transport communications. The motorway network (M5) is accessible at either junction 20 or 21. Bristol International Airport is approximately 3 miles away and Nailsea/Backwell station provides access to Bristol Temple Meads. The area also has a beautiful church and a choice of public houses. Those who enjoy country pursuits such as walking, riding, wildlife and the enjoyment of local beauty spots will not be disappointed. The area is also well served by excellent schooling in both state and private sectors.
Square Footage: 4,860 sq ft
Marketed by: Savills, Clifton
Land Registry Data
- PERCEVAL PLACE, , NAILSEA COURT, NAILSEA, BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET, 900000, 28/09/2021