House for sale in Nr Bridgnorth, Shropshire, WV15 5ND

Mileage

Bridgnorth: 7 miles
Telford: 8 miles
Wolverhampton: 13 miles
Shrewsbury: 20 miles

Description

The house was commissioned by Thomas Whitmore in 1811 just after the Napoleonic Wars and was designed to emulate a romantic castle overlooking the River Severn. The Whitmore family were iron founders at the time that Shropshire was the birthplace of industry. The layout of the Park was carried out in about 1820 to the design of the landscape architect William Webb. Apley Hall is believed to be the inspiration behind P.G.Wodehouse's famous novel Blanding's Castle. He stayed briefly at the Hall and his visit inspired his many novels featuring Lord Emsworth, Jeeves and Wooster.

The surrounding Apley Park is an Area of Special Landscape Character which is one of the finest in the County due to the careful stewardship of Apley Estates, who are anxious to preserve the privacy and integrity of the landscape around the Hall. The outlooks from the Hall are entirely unspoilt over the grounds and River Severn to the south and over the rolling parklands to the north and east.

Grade II* Apley Hall is one of Shropshire's most important country houses. It is predominantly built with Grinshill stone in Gothic style with the exterior featuring battlemented parapets and mullioned windows.

The Georgain House provides stately home accomodation in the Apley Hall conversions. Nearing completion, the three storey property of over 7,000sq.ft combines contemporary fittings with classical features including ornate plaster, fan vaulted ceilings, cornices and panelling. Rooms lead off the impressive hall with original grand oak staircase leading to a galleried landing, high ceilings and restored sash windows. The stunning interior of exceptional proportions briefly features 6 bedrooms (four en suite), dining kitchen with Mezzanine rooms forming a library/study and sitting area and two grand reception rooms.

The private gardens are to the front with views over Apley Park and all residents have use of the comunal grounds.

The drive is approximately a mile from the village of Norton and leads into a communal courtyard with a single garage and parking and a private gated entrance to the Geogian House.

Situation

The Georgain House is located in an extremely secluded and private position surrounded by Apley Park. 7 miles north of Bridgnorth and 8 miles south of Telford, Apley Hall is approached along Cheswardine Lane, west of the village of Norton on the A442. It is close to Shrewsbury (20 miles), Wolverhampton (13 miles), the Midlands and has easy access to Birmingham and the motorway network (Junction 4 M54- 8 miles).

Directions

From Junction 4 M54 Take the A464 to Shifnal. On reaching the roundabout take the third exit and at the second roundabout take the A4169 before branching right onto the A454 passing through Brockton. At the roundabout take the second exit onto the A442 towards Bridgnorth. After a short distance enter the village of Norton and take the right hand turn into Cheswardine Lane. The lane continues straight through to the driveway which sweeps through the parkland to Apley Hall.

On arriving at Apley Hall continue straight through the arch into the courtyard, parking to the left outside the Georgian House.