A garden home of great elegance
Stately homes are usually at the top of most people's wish lists, but an exceptional property in the South Wing of this magnificent Grade II listed manor house offers buyers a rare and more affordable option, and a chance to own a slice of history.
Stately homes are usually at the top of most people's wish lists, but an exceptional property in the South Wing of magnificent Grade II listed Apley Hall offers buyers a rare and more affordable option, and a chance to own a slice of history.
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The Garden House is located in the South wing of the magnificent Grade II* listed Apley Hall, one of Shropshire's finest and most important country houses.
It has a south facing terrace with lawned garden and stocked borders, beyond which is the parkland and views to the River Severn. nextpage
While enjoying a peaceful and quiet rural setting, Apley Park is close to the village of Norton and has easy access to the market town of Bridgnorth.
The house has a stunningly beautiful approach down a long driveway where it stands in the privacy of glorious rolling parkland with an outlook over the River Severn.nextpage
The house is believed to the inspiration behind P.G. Wodehouse's famous novel Blandings Castle.
Primarily built of Grinshill stone in Gothic style, it was commissioned by Thomas Whitmore in 1811 and designed to emulate a romantic castle.
The Hall has, in recent years, been fully restored by Earlstone, renowned developers of historic buildings and divided into five beautiful homes in the main house. nextpage
The light and gracious accommodation is ideal for everyday living and entertaining. High moulded ceilings, part panelled walls, attractive fireplaces and polished oak, stone flagstone and parquet floors comfortably combine with a beautifully fitted kitchen and luxurious bath and shower rooms.nextpage
The drawing room was formerly the billiard room with a shuttered bay window framing the glorious views and the adjoining conservatory, part of an immense orangery, now boasts under floor heating.
Additional rooms include a hall, dining room, kitchen and breakfast room, study or guest bedroom, garden room, five bedrooms, three shower rooms, an en-suite bathroom and a garden with parkland views.nextpage
Each house also enjoys access to the Apley Park leisure facilities which include an indoor swimming pool and a gym.
The house has a guide price of £750,000. For more information contact agents Savills on (01952) 239500.
