STON EASTON PARK

Ston Easton Park is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a splendid Georgian country house in the Palladian style with delightful Grade II Listed Repton gardens and far-reaching views across beautiful parkland. Conveniently located for easy access to Bath, Bristol and Wells within the popular county of Somerset.

Formerly a highly successful country hotel, Ston Easton Park now appeals to those looking for a magnificent country residence due to planning consent for its return to residential use (now lapsed), or for those wishing to reignite the business as a luxury hotel or wedding venue, repositioning this historic property as one of the finest country houses in the region.

Whilst still showcasing it’s illustrious history in the form of its immaculately presented original features, the property would now benefit from a sympathetic restoration throughout the main house. In addition, there are further opportunities to enhance value, which include the conversion of the Grade II* Listed Coach House, which has planning permission to create a substantial function suite if utilised for hotel purposes, or would make highly impressive ancillary guest accommodation or leisure facilities, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Additionally, the Grade II Listed three bedroom Gardeners Cottage requires modernisation and could be utilised as further guest accommodation or as a self-contained residence.

Ston Easton Park will appeal to a wide array of purchasers, from those looking to restore and reside in a historic country home, to hoteliers looking to expand their luxury portfolio.

The Main House

Upon entering, the interior Palladian architectural design is immediately apparent, with the central entrance hall with its stone floor and fireplace providing the axis of the house. The splendid decorative ceilings, door cases and fireplaces throughout the property are delightful and compliment the style of the classical country home beautifully. Directly ahead of the entrance hall is the magnificent drawing room with its central ceiling relief of an eagle, exceptional plasterwork and door cases, and classical wall paintings. This room takes in the beautiful view over the Repton gardens and the River Norr. To the east are the stair hall, the dining room, the morning room (with access to the gardens) and a bedroom with shower room. To the west are the sitting room, breakfast room, hall, library and kitchen (with utility, pantry and cold store beyond), a cloakroom and a small office/boot room. The house flows naturally from room to room, with the majority of the principal room interconnected, with the morning room, drawing room, sitting room and breakfast room enjoying delightful views of the garden elevation.

The first and second floors provide 19 well-appointed and individually designed luxury bedroom suites including one with its own roof terrace.

The lower ground floor houses the original kitchen, wonderfully preserved and full of charm, with a central hall providing access to the gardens and grounds to both east and west. This floor also consists of a games room, studies, billiards room, stores and garden room, which could also be utilised as additional accommodation if required.

Gardens and Grounds

The extensive gardens and grounds wrap around the mansion house, extending to about 27.75 acres. From the elevated terrace at the rear of the house, lawns slope down to the River Norr which forms the centre piece of the Repton garden. Two stone foot bridges, to the west and the east of the house, cross the river with its run of eight weirs, providing tranquillity and the enchanting sound of running water.

The western bridge leads to the Gardeners Cottage and is bounded by a high castellated stone wall, which forms a screen to the walled garden beyond. The walled garden is arranged as a series of gardens enclosed by high brick wall and copper beech hedges, all accessible by a wide central gravel drive. Here the River Norr is channelled through a narrow canal before widening to flow past the house. A rose garden, under planted with seasonal plants and crossed by rose covered arbours stands closest to the house. The arboretum and two traditional greenhouses neighbour the Gardeners Cottage as well as a nearby orchard and tennis court. Beyond the walled garden and at the western edge of the grounds is a storage building. The remaining land is arranged as copse bordering the drive and woodland which is a continuation of the pleasure garden and stretches to an eastern point, providing a pleasant woodland path.