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Sparkford Hall

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

15

BATHROOMS

8

SIZE

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Key features

  • Grade II Listed Georgian Mansion
  • Hotel or Residential Permissions
  • 12 bedroom main house and 3 bedroom cottage
  • Nearly 20 acres of grounds
  • Swimming pool, games room and party barn
  • Formal gardens, paddocks and orchards
  • Ideal wedding or corporate venue
  • A303 close by providing excellent communication links

Description

SPARKFORD HALL, SPARKFORD, SOMERSET, BA22 7LD

GUIDE PRICE £2,400,000

A majestic country house with ancillary accommodation and outbuildings, set within circa 20 acres.

The property encompasses a small estate, including a main house with up to 12 bedrooms, a two-bedroom cottage and an array of additional outbuildings providing immense scope.

The land includes several paddocks, formal walled gardens, a swimming pool and sauna, stabling, sun terrace, a large party barn and extensive parking.

Accommodation
Sparkford Hall is a magnificent Grade II-listed Georgian mansion, built for the Reverend Henry Bennett around 1850. More recently, it has been run as a very successful Airbnb/events venue, capitalising on the extremely accessible location with the A303 close by. The mixed hotel and residential (C1 & C3) use provides an opportunity for commercial or residential buyers, regardless of whether this country house is to be run as an Airbnb with corporate events and weddings or indeed reverted to a place to call home where planning permission would not be required.

The main house consists of 12 bedrooms, set across three floors of elegant proportions. It extends to just shy of 9,000 sq. ft. with 8 bathrooms, and four large reception rooms. One main feature is the stunning reception hall, with a sweeping staircase rising to an awe-inspiring galleried landing, set beneath an impressive skylight. The property is full of period details, typical of the era, including the magnificent skylight, sash windows, panelling, and cornicing. Beneath the main house, the converted cellars
host the venue's late hours 'nightclub', which guests can enjoy.

Further accommodation for staff or guests is available in the detached cottage, which includes a kitchen/dining/living room, three bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms.

By the cottage annexe, there is a coach house which has been converted into a games/cinema room. There are further outbuildings, which provide scope for additional staff boarding or guest accommodation. The site's numerous buildings provide scope for development subject to the necessary consents.

In all, the house, annexe and ancillary buildings cover approximately 17,000 sq ft.

Outside
Sparkford Hall is approached from the village road, down a sweeping private drive which passes through the land and leads up to the parking area behind the main house. This approach is magnificent, taking in the impressive views of the house and grounds as you arrive.

In total, the property enjoys approximately 20 acres of grounds. The are enclosed paddocks, orchards, and mature gardens. There is a formal walled garden on the eastern side of the house, and a further secluded garden area with an outdoor swimming pool.

At the north of the property, there is a 36' x 75' party barn which is ideal for larger gatherings, and if preferred, it is equally suitable for agricultural storage.

About the area
Sparkford is a well-located village between Castle Cary, Sherborne and Yeovil. The A303 is nearby, providing good access to the larger surrounding towns and London. Within the village is a useful convenience store and fuel station, a church, an active village hall, and the well-renowned Hazelgrove preparatory school.

Castle Cary itself boasts a range of independent businesses, including restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques, alongside essential amenities such as a health centre, post office, and supermarket. The fashionable town of Bruton, known for its vibrant arts and dining scene, is also close by.

“The Newt in Somerset” just outside Castle Cary, is home to beautiful countryside walks set in the grounds of a Georgian country estate. Within the estate are a Hotel & Spa, a Farm shop, restaurants and a house & garden shop.

The A303 is conveniently located close by, providing easy access to London via the M3. Rail connections from Castle Cary offer a direct service to London Paddington in under two hours, while Templecombe station provides access to London Waterloo. Bristol and Exeter airports offer further national and international connections.

In addition to Hazlegrove, the area is well-served by excellent state and independent schools, including Castle Cary Primary School, Ansford Academy, and renowned institutions such as King’s School Bruton, Sexey’s School, Millfield, and All Hallows' prep schools.

Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity. LPG gas.

Tenure: Freehold.

C1 and C3 planning permission.

Agents Note: The business will be run as usual for the entirety of 2025.

Important Notice
Roderick Thomas, their clients and any joint agents state that these details are for general guidance only and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. They do not constitute any part of any contract. All measurements are approximate and floor plans are to give a general indication only and are not measured accurate drawings. No guarantees are given with regard to planning permission or fitness for purpose. No apparatus, equipment, fixture or fitting has been tested. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included. Purchasers must satisfy themselves on all matters by inspection or otherwise. VIEWINGS - interested parties are advised to check availability and current situation prior to travelling to see any property.
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About Roderick Thomas, Castle Cary

2 High Street Castle Cary BA7 7AW
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We sell a good many properties which do not reach the open market. Likewise our lettings department covers the same area and also deals with cottages to country houses. Let us know your requirements. 

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If you are considering selling please call us. We have extensive expertise in promoting properties effectively and negotiating successfully. 

We would be delighted to visit your property and give confidential opinion of value without charge or obligation.

Our Estate Agency is different in many aspects for others, not least in charges. 

For further information, please do no hesitate to contact us on cc@roderickthomas.co.uk or by telephone on 01963 351993.

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