Chedington Court

One of Dorset’s landmark houses, Chedington Court is a Grade II listed Jacobean Revival masterpiece in an elevated position with unparalleled views stretching to the Brecon Beacons.
Both the house and its beautifully landscaped gardens exude a rare serenity, meticulously restored to combine historic grandeur with contemporary sophistication.
Perched in a commanding position 602 feet above sea level, Chedington Court is a house of architectural intrigue with glorious, far-reaching views that are completely unimpeded. Incredibly peaceful and secluded, the setting is defined by birdsong and a prevailing sense of serenity, framed by exquisite architecture and landscaped surroundings. Sheltered from the wind and entirely private, this is one of Dorset’s great houses: majestic in scale, yet remarkably comfortable and effortless to live in.
Behind its timeless façade, Chedington Court has been comprehensively and sensitively restored to an exacting standard, now standing as one of the most technologically advanced country houses in the West Country. An integrated AV sound system runs throughout the house, alongside whole-house lighting, zoned heating, and a high-specification security system with cameras—all of which can be controlled remotely via mobile phone. The gardens benefit from Wi-Fi coverage, and the house is fully connected with fibre-optic broadband.
The Great Hall is the true showpiece of the house, with a soaring double-height green oak hammer beam ceiling, hand-carved frieze, and a floor-to-ceiling bay window drawing in spectacular natural light. A minstrel gallery overlooks the room, and a billiards table tucked beneath it quietly emphasises the grandeur of the space. The adjacent cinema room, connected to a bespoke sound system installed by Meridian, features acoustic absorbers and air conditioning—just one example of how seamlessly technology has been integrated throughout.
The house is arranged over four floors and served by both a lift and two staircases. The principal reception rooms flow beautifully, ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. The drawing room and morning room, with marble chimney pieces, connect via Corinthian columns and open directly to the garden through three French windows and two deep bay windows, all capturing the magnificent views. Adjacent, the formal dining room—with its ornate decorative plasterwork ceiling and dual aspect—can comfortably seat 20.
The kitchen is beautifully equipped with flagstone floors, a gas range and Everhot, leading to a charming, panelled breakfast room, designed for more informal or small-seated entertaining. From here, four sets of French windows in the adjoining orangery open directly onto the west-facing terrace—utterly divine for al fresco lunches and summer evenings.
The principal suite is particularly special: silk-lined and dual aspect, it includes two bathrooms and two dressing rooms—one of each accessed through a hidden door. A concealed electric bed folds from the wall in the second dressing room, and the enlarged bay window creates a peaceful nook for reading or quiet contemplation.
Guests are equally spoilt: the ‘yellow room’ is arguably the finest guest bedroom, while the extravagant Chinese Room comes with an en suite featuring a large sunken bath. Upstairs includes a generous first-floor landing and second-floor gym.
A particular triumph is the indoor swimming pool, lined in local Hamstone and Brazilian blue granite, echoing the orangery’s tones. Heated by a solar-assisted ground source heat pump, the pool is chlorine-free. This area includes a changing room, a marble-lined shower, and a steam room strikingly book-ended from a single 15-ton block of marble.
There are simply too many exquisite rooms and details to list—please refer to the floorplan for the full layout, but Chedington must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. It is a home of rare beauty and enduring stature, where every detail has been carefully considered and every comfort thoughtfully provided.