Summary - Shortwood House, Easton Hill, Easton BA5 1AT
9 bed 5 bath Detached
Sprawling Victorian mansion with gardens, tennis court and panoramic countryside views.
Period Victorian mansion over 6,000 sq ft with high ceilings and original joinery
Shortwood House is a handsome Victorian mansion set on about 6.5 acres of mature, tree‑lined grounds just over a mile east of Wells. The property offers more than 6,000 sq ft of flexible accommodation across principal and secondary wings — ideal for a large family, multi‑generational living or conversion into separate lots. Period detail is strong throughout, with high ceilings, stone mullioned windows, timber joinery and large reception rooms that take full advantage of the hillside views.
The internal layout includes four principal reception rooms, a music/ billiard room, two kitchens (one used as a secondary kitchen/annexe), nine bedrooms and five bathrooms. Useful cellar storage and a double garage plus workshop sit alongside outdoor amenities such as a hard tennis court, extensive lawns, sheltered gardens, woodland and an open meadow. Fibre broadband and mains gas central heating are already connected.
Practical points to note: the house has an EPC rating of 59 (Band D), is on private water and drainage, and sits in Council Tax Band G. Some fabric and services date from earlier eras (stone walls likely uninsulated and glazing/installation dates partly unknown), so buyers should budget for ongoing maintenance, potential modernisation and any desired energy upgrades. The estate can be bought as a whole or in lots, offering flexibility for different purchase plans.
This property will suit buyers seeking a characterful rural home within easy reach of Wells and regional centres, or those looking for a country house with scope for reconfiguration, refurbishment or small-scale income use (annexe, events or holiday lets subject to permissions). Its combination of size, privacy and views makes it a rare opportunity in the Somerset countryside.
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