UPLANDS HOUSE, BAWDRIP LANE, BAWDRIP, TA7 8PS
A magnificent unlisted Georgian property of impressive proportions and restored to the highest of standards, set in a quiet and extremely private location within c.3 acres of grounds.
Uplands House enjoys elegant accommodation including a large reception hall, kitchen breakfast room, nine reception rooms, laundry room, two cloakrooms, stores, 12 bedrooms and six bathrooms. In addition, there is a two bedroom detached annexe, 3 car garage with store and separate air conditioned building currently used as a gym/ games room.
Within the three acres of grounds, there is ample parking with drive-in, in drive-out access with electric gating, extensive garaging, beautifully maintained gardens and enchanting woodland.
The property sits in an elevated position with complete seclusion, while being within just a 15 minute drive to Millfield Senior School in an easterly direction, and a 10-minute drive to the M5 westwards.
Accommodation
Uplands House was first built in 1822 and was formerly the village Rectory. Since the owners purchased the property in 2011 they have overseen an extensive range of improvements to the property including total refurbishment of the interiors, major roof works, plus the addition of the annexe and garaging to name a few. The property has classical Georgian features including high ceilings, sash windows, coving and ceiling roses in many of the rooms.
The house has a majestic facade with six large sashes adorning a prominent front bay and two sashes to either side. It has newly rendered elevations underneath a parapet wall and slate tiled roof. The property would make an ideal home for a family and is extremely well-suited to multi-generational living. Alternatively, it would be a super boutique hotel, retreat or indeed a house with home office facilities. The property has had a rich and varied history, at one point it was owned by the council and used for offices which gives a good indication that change of use to a live/work premises is possible. The three-phase wiring, two commercial boilers and plumbing in many of the bedrooms provides many options for a buyer to use the property as desired.
An electric gated driveway with an intercom opens to a sweeping driveway which pa...
