Westhorpe Hall

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An impressive and exceptionally spacious three-bedroom split-level ground floor apartment forming part of a beautiful Grade II listed Georgian country house, rich in character and full of renovation potential. Grand high ceilings, large sash windows, and elegant Georgian proportions provide an inspiring canvas for those wishing to restore the property into a truly exceptional home.

Uniquely arranged over split levels, the apartment offers a layout that enhances the sense of space and interest throughout. Unlike many conversions, Flat 4 benefits from its own private entrance, offering independence and a townhouse-style feel. Externally, the property enjoys two private courtyards—one to the front and one to the rear—along with a private front garden, providing multiple options for outdoor seating, planting, and entertaining.

Set within approximately 3.5 acres of beautifully maintained communal grounds, the property is surrounded by open lawns, mature trees, and historic landscaping, creating a tranquil and picturesque setting. A rare and valuable addition is the double garage, offering excellent storage and secure parking.

With its generous proportions, unique split-level design, period architecture, and superb scope for refurbishment, Flat 4 at Westhorpe Hall represents a rare opportunity to craft a beautiful home in one of Southwell’s most prestigious locations.

Front Courtyard Garden
Accessed via the property’s own private driveway and external staircase, this charming courtyard garden forms an attractive and secluded entrance to the apartment. Enclosed by mature planting, brickwork and trellising, the space offers a peaceful and characterful setting that perfectly complements the Georgian architecture of Westhorpe Hall.

The courtyard features a generous paved terrace—ideal for outdoor seating or container gardening—together with established shrubs, climbers and decorative stone borders. Large sliding doors open directly into the living accommodation, while the private front door sits beneath a sheltered porch area. This inviting, enclosed garden provides both excellent privacy and a wonderful first impression on arrival.

Hallway & W/C
The private front door opens into a spacious and welcoming hallway that immediately reflects the character of this period home. High ceilings, original internal doors and detailed patterned wallpaper create a charming traditional atmosphere, perfectly in keeping with the Georgian setting of Westhorpe Hall.

The hallway provides access to the principal ground-floor rooms and includes useful built-in storage. The guest W/C is located just off the hall and fitted with a traditional suite. With ample space for hallway furniture and display pieces, this entrance area forms an inviting introduction to the apartment and its generous, characterful accommodation.

Living Room
A wonderfully spacious and light-filled reception room featuring dual-aspect windows and large sliding doors that open directly onto the private courtyard garden, allowing the outdoors to feel seamlessly connected with the living space. At the heart of the room is an attractive gas fireplace with decorative tiled surround, providing a charming focal point.

High ceilings, deep skirting boards and traditional styling reflect the character of the period home, while the generous proportions offer ample space for multiple seating arrangements. Enjoying leafy views and excellent natural light, this room offers superb scope for updating to create a striking and elegant principal reception space.

Dining Room
A generous and versatile dining room positioned at the heart of the home, offering excellent space for both formal dining and everyday gatherings. Traditional high ceilings, panelled lower walls and warm period décor contribute to the welcoming, characterful feel of the room.

French doors open into the adjoining conservatory, allowing natural light to flow through and creating a pleasant connection with the rear courtyard garden. From this room, a staircase leads up to Bedroom 2, forming part of the property’s distinctive split-level layout.

With its generous proportions and charming period features, the dining room offers superb potential to modernise and tailor to a buyer’s personal style.

Conservatory
A bright and inviting conservatory enjoying a peaceful outlook across the beautifully planted rear courtyard garden. With a pitched glazed roof and windows on three sides, the room is filled with natural light throughout the day, making it an ideal spot for relaxing, dining, or enjoying the garden in all seasons.

Double doors open from the dining room, creating a lovely flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces, while a further door leads directly to the courtyard. The tiled floor provides practicality, and the room offers superb potential for modernisation to create a charming additional reception space or garden room.

Kitchen
A generously sized and characterful kitchen featuring high ceilings and a large sash window that fills the room with natural light while offering a pleasant view over the gardens. Fitted with a substantial range of timber cabinets, the room provides ample storage along with space for appliances and a practical breakfast bar for informal dining.

A door from the kitchen leads directly into Bedroom 3, which is currently used as a study, offering flexible additional living or work-from-home space. A staircase rises from the kitchen to the main bedroom and bathroom, forming part of the property’s distinctive split-level arrangement.

Although now dated, the kitchen presents an excellent opportunity for modernisation, with its generous proportions allowing plenty of scope for a stylish and contemporary redesign.

Bedroom 1
A well-proportioned double bedroom positioned on the split-level upper floor, offering a peaceful and private retreat within the home. The room enjoys a pleasant outlook through a sash window and features extensive fitted wardrobes providing generous built-in storage.

Traditional details such as panelled doors and period proportions reflect the character of the property, while the room offers excellent scope for updating to suit modern tastes. Spacious and versatile, Bedroom 1 serves as an ideal principal bedroom.

Bathroom
A spacious bathroom positioned on the upper split level, accessed directly from the landing rather than through the bedroom. The room features a large walk-in shower area with screen, pedestal wash basin and WC, along with fitted storage cupboards. Finished in a traditional style and currently carpeted, the bathroom offers excellent scope for modernisation to create a contemporary family or principal bathroom. The generous proportions provide plenty of potential for reconfiguration if desired.

Bedroom 2
Located on the upper split level and accessed via the staircase from the dining room, Bedroom 2 is a generously sized double bedroom with a lovely outlook over the gardens. The large window provides plenty of natural light, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.

The room features neutral décor and offers ample space for freestanding furnishings, with a useful washbasin fitted in the corner. As with the rest of the property, Bedroom 2 presents excellent scope for redecoration or remodelling to create a comfortable and well-proportioned guest or family bedroom.

Bedroom 3
Currently arranged as a study, Bedroom 3 is a flexible room located directly off the kitchen, making it ideal as a home office, hobby room or occasional guest bedroom. A large sash window provides excellent natural light and offers a pleasant outlook towards the gardens and neighbouring period buildings.

The room is fitted with extensive shelving, creating a practical workspace or reading room, though these can easily be removed to accommodate bedroom furniture if preferred. As with the rest of the property, the room offers excellent scope for redecoration and adaptation to suit a buyer’s needs.

Rear Courtyard Garden & Garage
To the rear, the apartment enjoys a generous private courtyard garden, offering excellent privacy and an attractive outlook over mature planting and landscaping. The paved terrace provides ample space for outdoor seating, potted plants and entertaining, with steps rising to further planted borders that add colour and texture throughout the seasons.

A set of French doors from the conservatory opens directly onto this peaceful outdoor space, enhancing the property’s connection to the gardens. Beyond the courtyard, a gravelled area provides easy access to the apartment’s private double garage, offering secure parking and valuable storage. The surrounding communal grounds create a leafy, tranquil backdrop while keeping this area pleasantly secluded.

Communal Gardens
The apartment forms part of the magnificent grounds of Westhorpe Hall, enjoying access to approximately 3.5 acres of beautifully landscaped communal gardens. These extensive lawns and mature tree-lined boundaries create an idyllic, park-like setting that enhances the property’s sense of privacy and grandeur.

Bursting with established planting, seasonal colour, and peaceful seating areas, the gardens provide a wonderful space for residents to stroll, relax, and enjoy nature. The generous scale and natural beauty of the grounds complement the elegance of this historic Georgian home and offer a truly exceptional outdoor environment rarely found with apartment living.

Services
Mains electricity, gas and water are connected. The property benefits from gas central heating and mains drainage.

Leasehold / Management
The apartment is held on a long lease of 125 years less 3 days from 24 June 1986, with the lease commencing 21 December 1988 and expiring 24 June 2111. This leaves approximately 85 years remaining.

The freehold of Westhorpe Hall is owned by the Westhorpe Hall Management Company, in which each of the nine apartments holds a 1/9 share.

A service charge is payable for the maintenance and upkeep of the building and its extensive communal grounds, currently £1,267 twice per annum.