Gracious living in one of England’s great stately homes

For sale in 17 houses, apartments and mews houses. 1st phase of the courtyard mews development is now available

Guide price £275,000 (Freehold)

SITUATION

Apley Hall 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).

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 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. Hitler was also an admirer of Apley Hall - his planned abode once the intended invasion of Britain was complete.

The surrounding Apley Park is an Area of Special Landscape Character and 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.

ACCOMMODATION

The Mansion Houses

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 interior contains grand staterooms with ornate plaster and fan vaulted ceilings, cornices and panelling; a central monumental staircase and; an orangery which was converted in the 1930’s to accommodate a swimming pool - believed to be the first private indoor swimming pool in the Country. The Hall has been carefully and aesthetically divided into five grand mansion houses, varying in size from 3,381 sq.ft. (788 sq.m.) to 14,712 sq.ft. (3,428 sq.m.). Each Mansion House will contain the original features and the room layouts can be tailored to suit all individuals requirements.

The Mews Courtyard

The Grade II listed Stable Block is built around a courtyard and is predominantly two storey. The approach is dominated by a large central archway supporting an attractive clock tower. The Stable Block has been sympathetically restored and divided into ten individual high quality homes. Alongside the Mews Courtyard are the Blacksmith’s Cottage and the interiors and been fitted to an exceptional standard. Wherever possible, original features have been retained to create additional character and charm.

The Country Estate Plan

Building Layout