Kelston Park, Grade II* listed country house in Kelston, England
Kelston Park is a three-story stone mansion with a slate roof, set within 75 hectares of parkland and ornamental gardens. The property features multiple outbuildings and a network of walking paths that wind through the landscaped grounds.
The current house was built in the 1760s by architect John Wood the Younger, replacing an earlier Tudor mansion constructed between 1567 and 1574. This rebuilding established the estate as a Georgian country house that would later receive additional alterations.
The house blends architectural styles from different eras, showing Georgian principles alongside Victorian additions like the 1857 Italianate lodge. Visitors can observe how each period left its mark on the building during a walk through the rooms.
The property sits about 3 miles from Bath and connects to the Bristol to Bath Cycleway, making it accessible by bicycle or car. Visitors should wear good footwear since the grounds cover large areas and include various terrain.
The parkland was designed by landscape architect Lancelot Brown in 1767 with an unusual arrangement that created a direct driveway from the mansion to the public highway. This forward-thinking layout was remarkably rare for its time.
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