Abbey Lodge has a very distinctive exterior with a castellated round tower, a circular turret with a tall conical roof, gothic tracery and stone mullion arched windows. The present owners purchased the property in 2017 when in need of considerable modernisation which included re-designing and landscaping the garden. A stunning bespoke kitchen was installed, new showers rooms fitted and complete redecoration in a contemporary style was carried out. The interior is striking, with all principal rooms looking out over its walled garden. There are vaulted beamed ceilings, exposed trusses and Gothic style stone archways.

The stunning kitchen/breakfast/family room, with vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses, is fitted with a comprehensive range of wood painted units, an island unit, and integrated appliances include oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. There is a walk-in larder and along the garden elevation there are full height windows, with French doors opening to the terrace. There is a spacious study off the kitchen, with vaulted ceiling and a French door opening to the terrace. An inner hall with archway leads to the striking split level 37'sitting/dining room with vaulted ceiling and exposed roof timbers and trusses. A French door opens to stone steps leading down to the garden.

Three of the four bedrooms and family shower room are located on the ground level and the principal bedroom and en-suite shower room are arranged on the lower ground floor. It has French doors which open to the garden.

Outside

The impressive approach to Abbey Lodge is between tall decorative iron gates on stone piers, giving access to the front of the property, with parking for three cars on an attractive brick paving base. There is a well planted shaped bed on either side and stone steps to a front door. Immediately to the south of the property is a carport with store room off. The car port leads into a garage with electrically operated roller door. The garage widens to provide a workshop area.

The walled gardens are attractively planned and have been completely redesigned. A wide and deep paved terrace spans the width of the rear elevation, with lovely views, ideal for entertaining. Central stone steps, with raised stone beds on either side, lead down to the garden. The garden is laid to level lawn with deep shaped borders with pretty paved edging planted with a variety of ornamental shrubs
and flowering plants. A central Gothic style gazebo on paving stones sits almost centrally in the lawn. In the corner of the garden is a stone and tile semi circular outbuilding with power and light and is ideal for use as a summer house or home office. There is also a greenhouse.

Attached to the garage at the rear, is a timber garden store, and a kennel lies adjacent. There is further storage area divided into three areas and gardener's w.c. under the split level sitting/dining room and is accessed at ground level from the garden.

Historical Note: Abbey Lodge is believed to have been the grain store for the monks of Banwell Abbey, which dates from the 14th and 15th centuries. It was substantially remodelled and extended by renowned local architect Hans Price around 1870 when the Gothic style chimneys and spires were added.

From the Sandford direction, approach the outskirts of Banwell. The entrance to Abbey Lodge is seen on the right hand side, between stone piers, opposite the Banwell village sign. Park in front of Abbey Lodge. There is a front door which is currently not used. Walk along the pavement to the alternative entrance door, in front of the garage.

It is situated on the outskirts of the centre of the village, set against a backdrop of wooded hills with open views from the rear of the house over its walled garden and terrace towards the coast.