The Old Rectory, BA1 9AG

The Old Rectory is a 489 m² / 5,264 sq ft detached home in Lansdown. It sold for £2,400,000 in April 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £2,438k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £2,474k to £3,022k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Apr 2026 £2,400,000 3.0% 0.2%
Oct 2012 £1,600,000 na na
Internal area
489 square metres (5,264 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £4,907 per square metre (£456 per square foot) in Apr 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £4,986 per square metre (£463 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Apr 2026 £2,400,000 £4,908 £2,438,277 £4,986
Oct 2012 £1,600,000 £3,272 £2,537,573 £5,189

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 489 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £2,438,277. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Lansdown are now selling for between £5,060 and £6,180 per square metre (£470 and £574 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 489 m², this implies a valuation between £2,474,000 and £3,022,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
G
Plot size
6,314 square metres (67,963 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived sales listing for The Old Rectory . Advertised on multiple portals. It was reduced on 02/03/2012. It last appeared Aug 2012.
Photos:

There are 11 archived estate agent listing photos for The Old Rectory .

Photos for The Old Rectory
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 6 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2022 21/04412/TCA
Type:
Tree and hedge works
Status:
Application approved
Address:
The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Kelston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Description:
To crown reduce 1 x Ash tree (T1) to rear of property back to previous reduction points and lift crown by up to 2.5 metres to improve natural light levels across garden(s).
Planning ref:
May 2020 20/00673/CONDLB
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Kelston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Description:
Discharge of condition 2 of application 19/00315/LBA (Internal & external alterations to convert the School House barn to two bedroom residential use including conversion of west garage area to kitchen, intallation of new part glazed doors in place of garage doors on east elevation, structural repair and replacement doors and windows).
Planning ref:
February 2020 19/05389/NMA
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Kelston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Description:
Non-Material Amendment to application 19/00314/FUL (Change of use of 'The School House' from agricultural storage barn to two bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3)).
Planning ref:
February 2020 19/05419/LBA
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings
Status:
Application withdrawn before a decision was taken
Address:
The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Kelston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Description:
Internal and external alterations to amend the fenestration glazing details of four (4) external doors/windows as previously approved under 19/00315/LBA.
Planning ref:
September 2019 19/03404/CONDLB
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Kelston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Description:
Discharge of condition 3 of application 19/00315/LBA (Internal & external alterations to convert the School House barn to two bedroom residential use including conversion of west garage area to kitchen, intallation of new part glazed doors in place of garage doors on east elevation, structural repair and replacement doors and windows).
Planning ref:
May 2019 19/00315/LBA
Type:
Heritage application - conservation issues and listed buildings ; this application involves multiple dwellings
Status:
Application approved
Address:
The Old Rectory, Church Lane, Kelston, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset,
Description:
Internal & external alterations to convert the School House barn to two bedroom residential use including conversion of west garage area to kitchen, installation of new part glazed doors in place of garage doors on east elevation, structural repair and replacement doors and windows
EPC Inspections
Summary:
15 May 2025 - energy performance certificate grade D
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 14 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1900 to 1929
Area:
489 sqm (5,264 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Sandstone or limestone, as built, no insulation (assumed). Roof: Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas, Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
23 August 2011 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 11 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
305 sqm (3,283 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Summary:
23 August 2011 - energy performance certificate grade E
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 4 habitable rooms. Estimated year built before 1900
Area:
44 sqm (474 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

The Old Rectory is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £2,438,277.
  • Based on an internal area of 489 m² and recent prices in Lansdown, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £2,474,000 to £3,022,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, The Old Rectory last sold for £2,400,000 in April 2026.

HouseMetric shows The Old Rectory as 489 m² (5,264 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is D, from an inspection dated 15 May 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, The Old Rectory was in council tax band G. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

The Old Rectory is in postcode BA1 9AG, in Lansdown. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for BA1 9AG or analysis of the Lansdown property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.