This 17th Century Jacobean Manor Comes With its Own Dry Gin Distillery
This property is listed for £5,650,000 by James McKillop and Luke Pender-Cudlip of Knight Frank.
On the market for the second time in over 400 years, this 17th century Jacobean manor home is on the market after a decade-long restoration project, which includes the addition of an award-winning gin distillery (Newton House Gin) and a speakeasy in the converted stables.
The nine bedroom mansion, located in Somerset, England, was “in a very sorry state of decay” when the current owners, Robin and Jane Cannon purchased the property with the 62 surrounding acres in 2007.
Described as a “time capsule to the past”, the property was not lived in for decades when the new owners took up residence and contained ancient tapestries, Victorian architectural quirks, and even a primitive lavatory. The property lacked basic heating and a functional roof at the time of purchase.
In 2008, a Sotheby’s auction of over 400 antiques from the estate produced £2.24M. See the lots auctioned here.
“Every square inch of the house and outbuildings and every square yard of the grounds have been lovingly restored.” Set in expansive private parkland with formal gardens, Newton House has been upgraded to 21st century living, while retaining many original details.
Notable features include the Great Hall, a ‘Justice Room’, the drawing room with its ceiling frieze, and beautiful formal gardens that intersect the River Yea. Two showroom garages have been added to the property to accommodate up to 12 cars.
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