The Old Rectory Clapton in Gordano | North Somerset | BS20 7RQ
Grand both inside and out, this former Rectory is set within large secluded grounds and offers generous living and entertaining space, a voguish interior and a convenient location. THE OLD RECTORY
Believed to date back to circa 1650, The Old Rectory is a beautiful, well-maintained, Grade II Listed family home with an impressive 4455 square feet of luxurious accommodation. This incredible detached home is accessed via electric gates and approached by a long sweeping driveway offering plenty of parking in front of a double garage. Step inside and the grandeur continues where you’re greeting by a breath taking hall with an elegant Georgian Neoclassical staircase and galleried landing.
A country style kitchen forms the hub of the house and shows off beautiful exposed beams and flagstone floors, a window seat and plenty of space for cooking and entertaining.
The hall features 6.7 meter high ceilings with a central ceiling rose and stunning chandelier, stripped floorboards and large wooden doors to three of the four reception rooms, the kitchen, a cloakroom and handy boot room.
Grand both inside and out, this former Rectory is set within large secluded grounds and offers generous living and entertaining space, a voguish interior and a convenient location.
From the kitchen the flagstones flow through to spacious yet cosy snug, with exposed wood and brick as well as an original stove set behind a log burner. This fourth reception room leads out to a pretty courtyard garden and also in to a studio room. The studio features flagstone floor, a glass topped well and doors to additional cloakroom and a good size utility.
From the hall, two of the reception rooms feature high ceilings with period cornicing, wooden floors with high skirting boards, beautiful sash windows with shutters and fireplaces one open the other with an inset wood burning stove. The third reception room, again with high ceilings and period features showcases pretty French doors with a southerly aspect, a wood burning stove and arched alcove with period-style detailing.
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The first floor galleried landing overlooks the hall below and provides access to all bedrooms, as well as a separate cloakroom and family bathroom. The principal bedroom suite spans the whole of the west wing and includes a wow factor bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, feature fireplace and wooden floors. To one end of the bedroom a dressing room sits before a huge bathroom with a roll top bath, his and hers sinks, separate shower and lavatory. Four further double bedrooms, one with a stylish ensuite shower room with underfloor heating completes the first floor. Each bedroom enjoys high ceilings with large sash windows, period features and a lovely aspect overlooking the gardens and grounds.
Outside, beautiful gardens surround the house and include vast lawns on different levels, specimen trees and box hedging, two tranquil ponds with waterfalls surrounded by pretty planted borders and rockeries, a fenced courtyard with a central fig tree, a newly installed patio terrace with a outdoor bar and plumbing for a Jacuzzi hot tub, a children’s play area and tennis court. The gardens provide many places to sit, relax, dine and entertain both under the sun or shade and are surrounded by mature trees offering privacy and seclusion.
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Clapton-In-Gordano is a small village on the southern side of the Gordano Valley located between Portishead and Wraxall. The area is well known for its exclusive homes, equestrian centre and quaint 14th Century pub The Black Horse. The charming pub is within easy walking distance of the house, as are the many beautiful country walks from the doorstep. The village is well connected to both Bristol City Centre, the M5 Motorway and Bristol International Airport and equally to the neighbouring schools including The Downes Preparatory School. Nearby towns like Portishead and Nailsea offer numerous amenities including Waitrose, coffee shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.
Local attractions include Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, National Trust Tyntesfield House Gardens, Portishead Marine, Lake Grounds and Lido, as well as Cadbury Camp an Iron Age hill
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fort. Schools The Downs Preparatory School - ISI No Rating Available St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Ofsted: Good Gordano School Ofsted: Outstanding Trinity Anglican-Methodist Primary School - Ofsted: Good Travel Links (from property) Nailsea and Backwell Train Station 4.4 miles Bristol Temple Meads Train Station 9.1 miles Bristol International Airport 7.7 miles M4 Motorway 2.9 miles M5 Motorway 5.3 miles Further Information Detached Former Rectory Grade II Listed Freehold Shared Gated Entrance Extensive Grounds Oil Central Heated Gas Canisters for Cooker Mains Electric Mains Water Sewerage Treatment Fibre Broadband Intruder Alarm Council Tax Band F = £2455.80 p/a EPC Exempt Registered in England and Wa es. Company Reg. No. 11990575. Registered office address: 92 Nore Road, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 8DX copyright © 2020 Fine & Country Ltd Village Information ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 11.06.2020
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