ORIGINALLY a 15th Century manor house that largely burned down in the late 18th Century, Drayton Manor was re-built following the fire in a distinctive Portuguese style to reflect the origins of the wife of the then owner, Thomas Meade.

The house today is a very pretty Grade II Listed, 2-storey manor house built of mellow red brick under a Welsh slate and plain tile roof and has a classic late-Georgian symmetrical front elevation decorated with flanking louvered shutters and an attractive stone door case.

The entire property has undergone a full programme of renovation and modernisation to the highest standards over the past few years.

Under the direction of the renowned interior designer, Melanie Hall, an ultra-modern and vibrant style has been introduced to the interior of the main house, which respects the authenticity and style of the original building and yet provides a striking contrast with the beautiful, old exterior.

On the ground floor, a great sense of space and light has been created with broad openings off the centrally-positioned reception hall to the sitting and dining rooms on either side.

Both rooms have tall windows overlooking the garden and fireplaces fitted with wood-burning stoves.

On the first floor the layout of rooms has been re-configured to provide a larger principal bedroom suite, with a dressing room and en suite bath and shower room.

There is a second double bedroom with en suite bath and shower room and two further double bedrooms, which are both en suite to a dual- access bath and shower room.

Located some way from the main house are Apple Loft Cottage and Drayton Manor Cottage. The former currently serves as a guest cottage and has a sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms, shower room and cloakroom.

SUMMARY; Location; Drayton, Langport; Price; £2,850,000; Agent; Knight Frank, Sherborne; Contact; 01935 589026.