400-Year-Old Manor Set at the Edge of the Cotswolds, Listed for £12,500,000
Located in the countryside near Bath, St. Catherine’s Court is nestled above a secluded valley with views of meadows and mixed woodlands.
Dating back to 1591, this historic estate now includes a Grade I-listed manor house, a three-bedroom cottage, a five-bedroom lodge, and a 15th-century tithe barn.
The manor was originally built for the monks of Bath Abbey. In later centuries, it became a cherished home of Jane Seymour, the former Bond actress, who extensively restored the property in the 1980s.
Spanning 14 acres, the property’s Grade II-listed gardens, protected under the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, have been celebrated by renowned landscape architect Gertrude Jekyll:
“Many are the beautiful houses, but there is hardly one within its own borders, or, indeed, within the length and breadth of England, whose charm of ancient beauty and of lovely, restful pleasure-ground, can rival that of this delightful place.”
Additional features include a 20th-century orangery, a tennis court, and two stabling blocks.
The manor itself offers 19,000 square feet of living space, boasting 11 bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Its interiors showcase exquisite details such as ornate plasterwork ceilings, Jacobean wood paneling, ancient oak floors, and grand stone fireplaces.
Highlights of the home include a formal dining room adorned with a carved frieze, a drawing room that serves as a home theater, a wine room, and a well-appointed library.
Situated on the edge of the Cotswolds, this estate offers tranquility and privacy while maintaining convenient access to the vibrant city of Bath, only five miles away. Bath Spa and Chippenham stations provide swift rail links to London, while the nearby M4 ensures excellent road connectivity.
“Both charming and imposing, St. Catherine’s Court and its gardens are set within a stunningly beautiful hidden valley that leaves one spellbound,” says Ed Sugden with Savills Country Department. “Offering the chance to own a fascinating slice of history, this creative and truly exceptional manor house provides a sense of privacy, peace, and seclusion that belies its location within such easy reach of Bath.”
St. Catherine’s Court stands as a testament to centuries of architectural elegance and cultural history, offering its future owners a one-of-a-kind opportunity to steward a remarkable piece of English heritage.
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