The Old Rectory Dinder, Somerset The Old Rectory Dinder, Somerset Wells 3 Miles Frome 15 miles Bristol 21 Miles Bath 20 Miles Bristol International Airport 18 Miles Castle Cary Station 10 miles An elegant Grade II listed Former Rectory, within easy reach of Bristol and Bath, with private enclosed gardens and stunning views over the surrounding countryside Set in approximately three and a half acres. Ground Floor Reception Hall Drawing Room Morning Room Family Room Cloakroom Wine Store Kitchen Scullery/Utility Breakfast Room First Floor Master Bedroom Four Further Bedrooms Family Bathrooms Shower Room Grounds and Additional Outbuildings Sits within stunning mature parkland with river frontage Substantial Stone Former Coach House and Stables Further Stone Outbuildings The House The Old Rectory is an extremely attractive, Grade II listed former Rectory within the heart of the peaceful and popular village of Dinder. It adjoins the equally attractive West House which once formed part of the property and which is also available to purchase. This substantial house retains great charm and elegance and lends itself perfectly for improvement to a modern family home with character features and spacious rooms benefitting from natural light and high ceilings. A delightful stone porch with formidable front door leads to an impressive reception hall with high ceilings and original cornicing from which the majority of rooms on the ground floor can be accessed. A beautiful well-lit stairway leads to the first floor. All the magnificent reception rooms have superb views over the beautiful gardens and surrounding countryside. So much of the character of the property is visible to enjoy especially the drawing room with its character fire place and bay window with shutters. The traditional kitchen houses a classic oil fired AGA with a larder. Adjoining is a pleasant breakfast room with glazed double doors leading to a terrace with views over the gardens. Completing the ground floor are a wine store, scullery/Utility Room, log store and cloakroom. On the first floor, a landing leads to the well proportioned bedrooms all of which benefit from marvelous views. There is a family bathroom and a further separate shower room. Outside To the rear of the house are extensive gardens and grounds extending to about 3½ acres. Seclusion and privacy is provided by high stone walls with the gardens consisting of lawned areas and borders. The parkland grounds provide a wonderful place with an impressive mixture of specimen trees including a variety of beeches together with frontage to the River Sheppey. On the opposite side of the lane is a stone former Coach House and Stables situated within a walled courtyard together with a further range of open stone outbuildings, all of which have potential for a variety of uses subject to planning permission. Situation The Old Rectory is situated in the village of Dinder which is a small and delightful village situated two miles east of the Cathedral City of Wells in Somerset. It is a great place to relax or take in the scenery with a plethora of walks & cycle rides. Within the village there is a thriving and friendly community with an active village hall, cricket club and church. Nearby Wells offers a range of shopping facilities including a high proportion of independent shops & boutiques, banks, restaurants, public houses, cinema and churches. The stunning market square holds a weekly farmers market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The nearby Georgian city of Bath (20 miles) and the regional centre of Bristol (21 miles) are also within easy commuting distance while Castle Cary train station with links to London Paddington is 10 miles away. Bristol International Airport is 18 miles away. The area is also well known for its variety of sporting and leisure facilities. Sailing and fishing can be pursued at Chew Valley Lake. Leisure centres can be found at Wells and Shepton Mallet. Wells, Mendip and Farrington Golf courses are conveniently located close by and Horse Racing enthusiasts are catered for at Bath and Wincanton Race Courses. Education There is a wide range of excellent educational establishments at all levels in the local area from the public and private sectors including Wells Cathedral School, Millfield, Allhallows, Downside and Kings Bruton. Directions From Wells take the A371 easterly towards Shepton Mallet. After approximately two miles turn left into The Rookery signposted Dinder. Follow the lane until it sweeps right into Riverside. You will find The Old Rectory on the right-hand side with parking to your left. General Information Tenure – Freehold Fixtures and Fittings - All those items usually regarded as retained to the Vendors are specifically Services – Mains electricity. Mains water. Mains gas. reserved out of the sale although may be available by Private drainage. Gas central heating. separate negotiation. Local Authority and Council Tax – Mendip District Council - 0300 303 8588. Council Tax Band: G. Postcode – BA5 3PL Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the Vendors Agents, Killens 01749 671172 01749 671172 10 Sadler Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2SE [email protected] IMPORTANT NOTICE Killens and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representation of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and any plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Killens have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. www.killens.org.uk .