An Elegant Grade II Listed Georgian House Set In Established Gardens And Grounds Of 1.67 Acres

A handsome Georgian house with a gracious sense of space, The Old Rectory was built in 1805 and served as the village rectory to Bishops Waltham until 1962. The Grade II-listed house is an attractive and substantial period house, offering generous, well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors. Its architecture and setting give it a distinctive presence, while the house has been sympathetically maintained to retain the character and atmosphere of its Georgian origins. Original features include tall sash windows, a handsome Diocletian’s arch window, decorative fan lights and wood detailing.

The façade is centred on a pillared porch with an elegant fanlight, while wisteria softens the red brick elevations. Inside, the inviting reception hall is warmed by an open fire – there are three within the property - and leads to a series of well-balanced principal rooms, each enjoying the natural light and generous proportions characteristic of the period.

The drawing room is a particularly fine room, with full-height Georgian sash windows and doors opening onto the terrace. A fireplace fitted with a wood-burning stove provides an attractive focal point. The dining room is similarly impressive, with full-height windows and period detailing, making it well suited to both formal entertaining and family gatherings.

The kitchen and breakfast room forms the everyday heart of the house. Spacious and well equipped, it has an Aga, central island and plenty of room for informal dining, with an adjoining snug providing a more relaxed sitting space. Here, an oak-beamed fireplace lends warmth and character. Further ground-floor accommodation includes a study, thought to have been the rector’s office, a utility room, cloakroom with shower and orangery, which provides an appealing connection between the house and garden.

The first floor is arranged around a generous principal bedroom suite, with views across the gardens and a magnificent adjoining bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath, glass-walled shower enclosure and a twin vanity with marble top. Six further bedrooms and two additional bathrooms provide flexible accommodation for family and guests. The cellar adds a useful further dimension, with space arranged as a games room, wine store and workshop.