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BRISTOL PROPERTY | IN FOCUS
DINDER HOUSE Nr. WELLS £ price on application
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ne of the pleasures of owning a listed property is the ability to trace the history of both the house and its owners. Dinder House formed part of the early endowment of the Bishopric of Wells and through the ages has been in the hands of several prominent family dynasties. The present house was built in 1801 and is grade II listed, as are the gate piers to the village and bridge in the grounds which crosses the River Sheppey. In the last century, following the death of Admiral of the Fleet, Sir James Somerville in 1949, the house passed to the Brooking Clark family and they lived there for thirty years until 1994. It is included in Pevsner’s ‘Buildings of England’ and was featured in Country Life in 1977. During the mid 1990’s Dinder house became a company headquarters and the entire building underwent a careful and sympathetic restoration which included replacing the roof timbers, slating and lead work as well as renovation of much stonework, re-wiring and replumbing. Subsequently the current owners (since 2004) have overseen a comprehensive conversion and restoration programme under the guidance of internationally renowned designers and architects to create a fabulous family home. The magnificent gardens and grounds of the property extend to about 8.7 hectares with the main house providing around 1200 square metres of accommodation. In addition there is a detached coach house with former stables which are suitable for refurbishment to ancillary accommodation, and a detached two bedroom lodge cottage. Dinder House is a landmark property and offers the opportunity to acquire a truly unique country home with as many original and contemporary features as could be desired. Full particulars are available on application to agents Knight Frank Knight Frank, Regent House, 27A Regent Street, Clifton, Bristol. Tel: 0117 317 1999
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JULY 2014