The Court, Stanton Drew

The Court
LocationStanton Drew, Somerset, England
Coordinates51°22′03″N 2°34′44″W / 51.36741°N 2.57894°W / 51.36741; -2.57894
Built1753
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameThe Court
Designated21 September 1960[1]
Reference no.1136188
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameWall, piers and gates about 16 metres west of The Court
Designated4 December 1986[2]
Reference no.1129644
Location of The Court in Somerset

The Court in Stanton Drew, Somerset, England dates from 1753 and is a Grade II* listed building.[3][1] It is now used as a nursing home. The walls and piers around this property are themselves Grade II listed.[4][2] It is now used as a nursing home.

History

The house was built in 1753 and incorporated some features from a previous building. It underwent significant remodelling in the 19th century.[1]

Architecture

The limestone front of the three-storey building has five bays. The central doorway has doric pilasters supporting a segmental pediment.[1]

The 2 acres (0.81 ha) of grounds include mature trees and herbaceaous borders. There is also a vegetable garden and fruit trees. It is opened for the National Gardens Scheme.[5]

Nursing Home

The building has been converted into a nursing home.[6][7] It was inspected by the Care Quality Commission in November 2015 and rated as requiring improvement.[8] In 2018 the CQC rated the home as good.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Historic England. "The Court (1136188)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  2. ^ a b Historic England. "Wall, piers and gates about 16 metres west of The Court (1129644)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  3. ^ Historic England. "The court (1136188)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 May 2006.
  4. ^ Historic England. "Wall, piers and gates about 16 metres west of The Court (1129644)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 9 May 2006.
  5. ^ "Stanton Court Nursing Home". National Gardens Scheme. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  6. ^ "Welcome to Stanton Court". Stanton Court. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  7. ^ "Stanton Court". NHS Choices. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  8. ^ "Stanton Court". Care Quality Commission. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  9. ^ "Stanton Court". Care Quality Commission. Retrieved 13 November 2018.