Secluded Country Manor with Paddocks, Swimming Pool, and Bountiful Kitchen Garden in the West
Georgian Backwell House in Bristol Up for Sale
Backwell House, a Grade II-listed Georgian country house located two miles from the village of Backwell and five miles south-west of Bristol, is currently on the market for £2.995m. The property, which includes additional land, three cottages, and outbuildings available for a further £2m, was most recently transformed into a boutique country-house hotel in 2016.
John Robinson, a seed oil manufacturer, purchased Backwell House in 1861 and owned it until his death in 1886. Afterward, the property was inherited by Robinson's eldest son, Alfred, who lived there until his death in 1949. The house was originally designed as an elegant country home before being converted into a hotel.
The boutique country-house hotel earned a five-star classification from the AA and boasts a splendid reception hall, drawing room, dining room, bar/sitting room, breakfast room, conservatory, and a well-equipped commercial kitchen on the ground floor. The first floor houses seven beautifully appointed double bedrooms, all of which have bathrooms en suite. Additionally, there are two additional bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor of the house.
The main drive leads past an array of magnificent mature trees to the classic Georgian facade of the house, which sits on 13 acres of immaculate gardens and grounds overlooking open countryside. The property has a basement that provides additional space for a home cinema, games room, wine cellar, or home office.
In 2022, the boutique country-house hotel closed its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Backwell House now has permission for a change of use from a hotel to a residential dwelling.
While extensive online searches did not provide conclusive information on the history, recent sale price, or current status of Backwell House, dedicated heritage registers, local land registry records, and local estate agents specializing in listed properties in Backwell or Bristol are recommended for authoritative and up-to-date information.
Backwell House is steeped in history, with the first records of the property dating back to the 17th century. The property was initially owned by the Sparrow family before being rented to various gentry families. In the late 19th century, John Robinson, a seed oil manufacturer, purchased Backwell House and transformed it into a country home. His six sons were avid cricketers and established a Backwell House XI that played against West Town from 1878 to 1964.
For those interested in owning a piece of Bristol's history, Backwell House offers a unique opportunity to own a Grade II-listed Georgian property with potential for a change of use and ample space for a home and additional outbuildings.
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