Grade II listed · Somerset

Summer House and Walls Enclosing Garden on South Front of Chilworthy House

Summer House and Walls Enclosing Garden on South Front of Chilworthy House is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 30 November 1987. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 87% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSummer House and Walls Enclosing Garden on South Front of Chilworthy House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1277951
Date first listed30 November 1987
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location50.90586, -2.97127 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1277951

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Summer House and Walls Enclosing Garden on South Front of Chilworthy House

NameGradeDistance
Chilworthy HouseII41 m
Cottage with Walls Enclosing Former Kitchen Garden, About 50 Metres South West of Chilworthy HouseII154 m
Lower Clayhanger FarmhouseII946 m
The Old FarmhouseII950 m
Four GablesII996 m
Combe DaleII1.1 km
Coate'S Brush FactoryII1.5 km
Willhayne FarmhouseII1.6 km
Willhayne HouseII1.6 km
Old Clay Puddling HouseII1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer House and Walls Enclosing Garden on South Front of Chilworthy House listed?
Yes. Summer House and Walls Enclosing Garden on South Front of Chilworthy House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1277951, first listed on 30 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Summer House and Walls Enclosing Garden on South Front of Chilworthy House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Somerset, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.