Impressive former country house hotel in Somerset goes up for sale through joint agents, Christie & Co and Savills
On instructions of the Joint LPA Fixed Charge Receivers, James Liddiment and Paul Greenhalgh of Kroll Advisory Limited, specialist hotel property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to sell the unique Ston Easton Park Estate in Somerset alongside Savills.
This grand, Grade I listed Palladian mansion sits within circa 28 acres of gardens and landscaped grounds designed in the 1700’s by the great English landscape designer, Humphrey Repton. Nestled moments from the Mendip Hills AONB, the picturesque estate features Grade II listed formal landscaped gardens, a rear terrace overlooking a tiered weir, kitchen gardens, orchards and woodlands.
Boasting a varied and eclectic history, the estate was owned by the Hippisley family for over 400 years, yet by the mid-20th century, it had been abandoned and fell into disrepair. Lord William Rees-Mogg then purchased the estate from the Hippisley family and began restoring the property however, it wasn’t until hotelier, Peter Smedley acquired the estate in the 1970s that the majority of the restoration was completed.
Most recently, the historic property was converted into a luxurious country house hotel with 20 en suite guest bedrooms. The hotel ceased trading in 2021 and the estate is now being sold with vacant possession.
Ed Bellfield, Regional Director at Christie & Co who is handling the sale comments, “Ston Easton Park offers an exciting opportunity for a creative, imaginative buyer to become the latest custodian of one of Somerset’s greatest properties. It is rare that a property of this magnitude comes to the open market and considering its location, the estate will offer a buyer potential for a variety of alternative uses, subject to obtaining planning permission.”
Alistair Heather, who is marketing the property on behalf of Savills adds, “It is a privilege to represent the sale of one of Somerset’s most impressive and historic country estates. The property offers incredible potential for use commercially or, subject to the necessary consents, reinstated as a residence of considerable grandeur.”
For further information on this press release, contact:
Bronte Hughes, Corporate Communications Manager
P: 020 7227 0794 or E: bronte.hughes@christie.com
