Summary - THE OLD RECTORY CORSTON BATH BA2 9AP
Grade II-listed 17th-century rectory with extensive period features
A distinguished Grade II-listed rectory dating from the 17th century, The Old Rectory sits in just under an acre of landscaped grounds in Corston village. The house combines formal reception rooms, a substantial kitchen/breakfast room with a gas-fired Aga, multiple sitting rooms and a principal bedroom with en suite — well suited to family living and entertaining. The former coach house provides workshop, garage and an upper studio/games room with conversion potential (subject to consents).
Period features are a clear strength: exposed beams, high ceilings, sash windows, stone fireplaces and a marble hearth create authentic character throughout the principal rooms. The generous room sizes (approximately 6,479 sq ft overall) and extensive gardens — lawns, mature specimen trees and terraces — are rare for a village location and offer privacy and scope for outdoor living.
Buyers should note important constraints: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate conversions or extensions. The property is substantial in scale and will incur above-average maintenance and running costs; council tax is described as quite expensive. Any buyer planning to adapt the coach house or convert ancillary spaces must allow time for planning and listed-building consents.
This house appeals to families or purchasers seeking a period home with scope for sensitive updating, those wanting generous gardens close to Bath, or buyers looking for a high-profile village residence. The combination of village amenities, excellent broadband and low local crime make it practical as well as picturesque, but expect preservation-led upkeep and regulatory oversight.
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