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
The Court, Stanton Drew is located in Somerset
The Court, Stanton Drew
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. 1 2 3 4 Historic England. "The Court (1136188)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  2. 1 2 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.
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