Longnor Hall, Longnor, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5QN

For Sale by private treaty.

£1,750,000 plus.

The property is to be offered for sale as a whole by auction on 16th May 2024, unless sold prior. The vendor may consider pre-auction offers on a subject-to-contract basis.

For sale by auction 16th May 2024, if not sold prior. Historic period manor house with outbuildings for potential development set in 10.12 acres.

The opportunity comprises Longnor Hall, a grade II* listed manor house dating back to 1726 steeped in history along with a Grade II listed Coach House, traditional farm buildings, stabling and barns, all set within 10.12 acres (4.1 hectares) of formal gardens and land.

Accommodation
Longnor Hall, built in 1726, is a grade II* listed Georgian manor house steep in history. The building comprises an L' plan formation with a service wing to the rear. It is constructed of red brick in a Flemish bond over three storeys and has a symmetrical and decorative main faade. This features a central Gibbs surround doorway with pediment, and a range of sash windows with central pronounced keystones and brick aprons. Formal public spaces for the small country house are within the main hall, featuring an entrance hall, dining room, drawing room, library, dressing room and bathroom, as well as eight bedrooms.

A range of early timber panelling survives within the principal rooms and the main bedrooms, as well as original austere fireplace surrounds, many of which feature Delft tiling depicting religious imagery. The service wing features a pantry within the cellar, kitchen and small servants' hall at ground floor level, and bedroom with cast iron range at first floor level.

Location
Longnor Hall is the principal manor house in the small rural hamlet of Longnor, a short distance from the village of Wheaton Aston and with easy onward access to the main centres in Staffordshire and the West Midlands conurbation. The M6, M5 and M54 are only a short distance away.

Wheaton Aston provides an array of local facilities, and the house is conveniently situated for easy reach of the further amenities afforded by Wolverhampton City Centre, Stafford and Cannock with the M6 and the M54 motorways being easily accessible and which provide fast access to Shrewsbury, Birmingham and beyond. Rail services run from Stafford with
excellent connections to London.

Furthermore, the area is well served by schooling in both sectors in Wolverhampton, Stafford, Newport and Brewood with a highly regarded primary school being situated in the nearby village of Bishops Wood.

Size
10.12 acres (4.1 hectares)

Tenure
Freehold

Proposal
The property is to be offered for sale as a whole by auction on 16th May2024, unless sold prior. The vendor may consider pre-auction offers on asubject-to-contract basis.

Legal Costs
Each party is to be responsible for their own legal costs that may be incurred in this transaction.

Anti Money Laundering
In accordance with the Anti Money Laundering Regulations, two forms of identity and confirmation of the source of funding will be required for the successful purchaser.