Grade II* listed — significant consent and maintenance considerations
The Manor House is a substantial, Grade II* listed family home set in the centre of Stoke St Michael. Its 18th-century Georgian façade, mullion and sash windows, and a sequence of generously proportioned reception rooms deliver immediate period character and everyday family comfort. This large house (approx. 3,811 sq ft) offers five bedrooms across multiple floors, a newly refurbished family bathroom and a second shower room on the upper floor.
Living spaces include two principal reception rooms with impressive inglenook fireplaces, a cosy snug with a wood-burning stove, a Shaker-style kitchen arranged around an AGA, and a former barn conversion that opens directly onto the garden. The property benefits from a west-facing walled garden, private gated driveway for several cars, and several useful outbuildings — a workshop with electrics and stable flooring that, subject to relevant consents, could be adapted into a self-contained annexe.
Important practical points: Grade II* listing means alterations and some maintenance will need specialist consent and can be more costly and time-consuming; buyers should expect limitations on changes. There are only two bathrooms for a five-bedroom house, and the Council Tax band is above average (Band E). Village schools nearby vary in Ofsted ratings, with some requiring improvement; families should check specific schools for their needs.
For buyers who value historic character, village life and generous living spaces, this property is a rare central-village offering with private outdoor space and parking. It suits families seeking a period home with scope to personalise, or purchasers prepared to manage listed‑building responsibilities to preserve and enhance its historic features.