Summary - THE OLD RECTORY KELSTON BATH BA1 9AG
7 bed 5 bath Detached
Spacious family home with separate apartment and extensive gardens near Bath.
- Substantial period house: circa 8,446 sq ft, seven bedrooms, five bathrooms
- Recently renovated and extended; retains high ceilings and original character
- Standalone secondary apartment ideal for guests, carers or rental income
- West-facing gardens, walled picking garden and large lawn; underfloor heating
- About 0.89-acre plot; additional 0.67-acre orchard sold separately
- Off-street parking in courtyard; outbuildings and garden sheds present
- Located in Kelston Conservation Area and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Practical notes: fast broadband, average mobile signal, council tax quite expensive
A striking Georgian rectory with nearly 8,500 sq ft of living space, The Old Rectory sits in Kelston’s conservation area and benefits from long views over Kelston Park and surrounding countryside. The house has been recently refurbished and extended, blending period features — high ceilings, sash bay window, Bath stone fireplace — with modern comforts such as a renovated kitchen, Miele and Siemens appliances, and underfloor heating in the garden room.
Accommodation is generous and flexible for a large family: four reception rooms, seven bedrooms, five bathrooms and standalone secondary accommodation accessed via a separate staircase, ideal for guests, carers or longer-term rental income. The west-facing garden, walled picking beds and large lawn are complemented by outbuildings and a courtyard parking area; an orchard plot with poly tunnel is offered separately by negotiation.
Set on about 0.89 acres in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the property offers privacy and a peaceful village setting while remaining only four miles from Bath. Practical points: broadband is fast, crime levels are low and there is no flood risk. Running costs are notable — council tax is described as quite expensive — and the orchard is not automatically included in the sale unless purchased as an extra lot.
This home will suit a family or buyer seeking a high‑quality period house with modern infrastructure, significant entertaining space and scope for multi‑generational use. The quiet no-through lane and conservation protections help preserve the setting, but buyers should factor in ongoing maintenance associated with a large historic house and the separate negotiation if the orchard is required.
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