THE OLD RECTORY DINDER • WELLS • SOMERSET • BA5 3PL THE OLD RECTORY An elegant former Rectory, with private enclosed gardens and stunning views over the surrounding countryside 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 & Additional Outbuildings Sits within stunning mature parkland with river frontage • Substantial Stone Former Coach House and Stables • Further Stone Outbuildings • Orchard In all, about 3.9 acres WEST HOUSE A beautiful stone built Victorian property, formerly a part of The Old Rectory Ground Floor Entrance Hall • Kitchen • Dining Room • Family Room • Study • Cloakroom First Floor Sitting Room/Bedroom • Further Bedroom • Bathroom Second Floor Two further bedrooms • Study/Library Area Lot 1 – The Old Rectory and West House Lot 2 – The Old Rectory Lot 3 – West House (A sale of West House will not be agreed prior to the sale of The Old Rectory) EPC ratings to be confi rmed Description The Old Rectory is an exquisite former rectory within the heart of the 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 grand 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. Each of the magnificent reception rooms have superb views over the beautiful gardens and surrounding countryside. Of particular note is the superb drawing room, its bay window and fine fireplace at the heart of the room. Wedding doors open into the morning room. In addition there is a dining room also with a bay window. The proportions of the rooms are excellent and all enjoy a light and airy feel. The traditional kitchen houses a classic gas-fired Aga and 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 five well proportioned bedrooms, all of which benefit from marvellous views. There is a family bathroom and a further separate shower room. Outside To the rear of the house are extensive gardens and grounds of about 3.8 acres. Seclusion and privacy is provided by high stone walls, with the gardens consisting of large lawned areas and borders. The parkland continues down to the River Sheppey, which runs through the property. A charming traditional orchard offering an impressive mixture of specimen trees occupies the south eastern corner of the garden. The orchard extends over the river, which can be crossed via a small footbridge. There is an additional section of land to the south of the river. Immediately opposite The Old Rectory is an enclosed walled courtyard, within which sits the former Coach House and Stables and a single storey stone outbuilding. These buildings currently offer garage space, storage and workshops but could have the potential for conversion to additional accommodation or equestrian facilities, subject to the usual planning consents. There is additional parking space to the front of the former Coach House. 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 variety of walks and cycle rides. Within the village there is a thriving and friendly community with 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. The nearby Georgian city of Bath (about 20 miles) and the regional centre of Bristol (about 21 miles) are also within commuting distance while Castle Cary train station with links to London Paddington is about 10 miles away. Bristol International Airport is about 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. 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. Dinder, BA5 Approx. Gross Internal Area 2821 Sq Ft - 262 Sq M Outbuildings Approx. Gross Internal Area 1346 Sq Ft - 125 Sq M Double Garage Outbuilding Outbuilding 5.70 x 4.80m Workshop Workshop Garage 5.90 x 5.70m 5.70 x 2.90m Open Storage 19'6" x 18'8" 18'8" x 9'6" 18'8" x 15'9" 2.70 x 2.50m 9.30 x 2.70m 5.20 x 2.60m 8'10" x 8'2" 17'1" x 8'6" 30'6" x 8'10" Bedroom 4.80 x 4.10m Bedroom Bedroom Morning Room Dining/Family Room 15'9" x 13'5" 5.20 x 4.90m 4.20 x 3.90m 4.10 x 4.00m 5.10 x 4.80m 17'1" x 16'1" Drawing Room 13'9" x 12'10" 6.50 x 4.80m 13'5" x 13'1" 16'9" x 15'9" 21'4" x 15'9" Bedroom 3.80 x 2.90m 12'6" x 9'6" Breakfast Room Void 4.10 x 3.30m 13'5" x 10'10" Kitchen 4.70 x 3.80m 15'5" x 12'6" Bedroom 4.80 x 3.50m Wine Room 15'9" x 11'6" 1.65 x 1.40m 5'5" x 4'7" 3.30 x 1.20m 10'10" x 3'11" Ground Floor Workshop Log Store First Floor 2.00 x 1.90m 6'7" x 6'3" © Capture Property Marketing 2017. Drawn to RICS guidelines. All Measurements are approximate and should not be relied on as a statement of fact. Plan is for illustration purposes only. Not drawn to scale. 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. West House Attached to the west side of The Old Rectory, West House is a beautiful stone built Victorian property which once formed part of The Old Rectory. Many of the original character features are present within West House which offers good family accommodation. The property is now separate to the main house and is currently rented out. This is a rare opportunity to purchase this property either on its own or alongside The Old Rectory to incorporate back as part of the main house. There are generous living areas on the ground floor a hallway, cloakroom, study and a grand dining room. It is understood the dining room was once the servant’s kitchen for the main house. From here there is a cosy family room with access to the courtyard and the kitchen with a walk-in pantry. There is a back door to the courtyard and outbuildings. The property includes two double bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor. The master bedroom on this floor is currently being used as a sitting room with fireplace. This room enjoys pleasant views across the gardens. The second floor has two further bedrooms, storage and an open study/library area from the landing. There is a beautiful private stone walled courtyard garden which has been well designed for low maintenance. There are raised terraced areas for seating where you can enjoy the privacy and seclusion. There are outbuildings consisting of a garden store room and a workshop. There is access out to the front of the property via a solid timber door. General Remarks and Stipulations Tenure Freehold Services Mains electricity, water and gas. Private drainage. Gas central heating. In accordance with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPRs) and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations (BPRs), please note that the working condition of any of the services or kitchen appliances have not been checked by the agents but at the time of taking particulars we were informed they were all in working order. Local Authority Mendip District Council - 0300 303 8588. Viewings Strictly by appointment with Savills. West House, Dinder, BA5 3PL Approx. Gross Internal Area 1952 Sq Ft - 181 Sq M (Excluding Outbuilding) Garden Workshop Store Outbuilding Family Room Dining 4.19 x 3.33m 13'9'' x 10'11'' Room Sitting Room/ Bedroom 2 6.45 x 4.50m Bedroom 4.44 x 3.51m 21'2'' x 14'9'' 4.83 x 3.78m 14'7'' x 11'6'' 15'10'' x 12'5'' Kitchen 3.40 x 3.33m 11'2'' x 10'11'' Study Bedroom 3 Bedroom 1 Entrance 3.40 x 2.54m 3.66 x 3.23m 3.12 x 2.36m 4.44 x 3.25m Hall 11'2'' x 8'4'' 12' x 10'7'' 10'3'' x 7'9'' 14'7'' x 10'8'' Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor © Capture Property Marketing 2017.