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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.