7 bedroom house

The Manor House Estate, Compton Bishop, is offered for sale as a whole on in separate lots . Please enquire for more information.

The Manor House (Lot 1) dates back to the early 1700's, and whilst requiring some updating, it is charming, with a warm atmosphere, well proportioned reception rooms and comfortable ceiling heights. There are period features including flagstone floors, beamed ceilings, and window seats.

At ground floor level, 3 west facing reception rooms, all with open fireplaces overlook the Mendip Hills. The breakfast kitchen has fitted painted units and integrated appliances, with an outlook over the land to the south, the outbuildings and countryside. Completing this floor is the utility room, boot room and WC.

The first floor comprises 3 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and a family bathroom with separate WC. The second floor provides 4 further bedrooms.

The Manor House is approached through a 5 bar gate to a large concrete courtyard, around which are a range of outbuildings including a detached building with 2 stables with loft above, and a further single storey building with 2 stables. A second yard with a stone building provides scope for further stabling. There is 3,746 sq ft of agricultural buildings comprising 6 bay open fronted store and adjoining hay store and workshop.

The garden is walled with level lawn, flower borders and mature trees, with stunning views over the adjoining land to the Mendip Hills.

3 paddocks laid to pasture lie to the south, east and north of the house with access either off Butts Batch or the entrance courtyard, totalling in all about 6.90 acres.

The Cheese Barn (Lot 2) was converted in 2006 with the living accommodation on the first floor to maximise the spectacular views. The ground floor comprises 3 bedrooms, family bathroom and utility room. The staircase gives access to the first floor with gallery landing with an impressive open plan 37' breakfast kitchen / dining / sitting room with a vaulted ceiling and exposed roof trusses and exposed stone wall. In the sitting area, French windows open to a Juliet balcony, with a log burning stove in the dining area. The kitchen has a range of floor and wall mounted units. A study/bedroom 4 to the far end of the living space has an ensuite shower room.

Outside, The Cheese Barn is approached via a 5 bar gate to a parking area. The garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubs and strategically placed decking to take advantage of the view. Adjoining the garden is a small paddock. Outbuildings include a 31' stone outbuilding with vaulted roof and exposed timbers, and a 3 bay open fronted stone store. The property extends to in all about 0.69 of an acre.

The Granary (Lot 3) is a detached L-shaped property with contemporary features as well as retaining features from its former use, such as the original stone steps to the grain store. The ground floor comprises a sitting room with vaulted ceiling and exposed roof trusses, floor to ceiling brick fireplace and chimney breast fitted with a log burning stove and French windows opening to the south facing courtyard. A study area off the sitting room leads to the 33' breakfast kitchen / family room with a range of units and island with breakfast bar and integrated appliances. To the other side of the sitting room is the principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom and bedroom 2, served by a shower room. Completing this floor is a utility room and separate WC.

On the first floor are 2 further bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and a bathroom.

The Granary is accessed via timber 5 bar gates to a wide gravel courtyard. A range of converted stone and tile outbuildings include a 3 bay carport, home office and workshop / studio. Behind the outbuildings is a part walled garden laid to lawn, enjoying the views towards the Somerset levels. The property extends to in all about 0.25 of an acre.

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