Grade II listed Georgian Townhouse, Westgate, Southwell

15 Westgate, Southwell
An exceptional Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, hidden away in the heart of Southwell, with Minster views, glorious private gardens and a gated driveway.

Step off Westgate and you discover something rather special. Behind its handsome Georgian façade, this is a house of beautiful proportions, original character and wonderfully varied spaces. Beyond it lie private walled gardens and a generous gated courtyard — an extraordinary sense of seclusion so close to the centre of town.

The entrance hall sets the tone with flagstone flooring and a traditional staircase rising through the house. On either side are two elegant rooms: a formal dining room made for long dinners with friends, and a study which could equally serve as a fourth bedroom. To the rear, the kitchen and dining room is the warm, sociable heart of the home. With its AGA and room to gather around the table, it offers a lovely counterpoint to the more formal rooms at the front. A pantry, beautifully refitted utility room, remodelled cloakroom and cellar add everyday practicality.

The first floor is where the house truly takes your breath away. The magnificent sitting room, with its high ceiling and bay window, looks towards the towers of Southwell Minster. Just a few steps away, the snug offers a quieter, cosier retreat. Two generous bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the floor.

Above, the entire second floor belongs to the principal bedroom and its refitted en suite shower room. It feels wonderfully private, with far-reaching views, underfloor heating in the en suite, wooden cabinetry, granite surfaces and a towel radiator that can be heated either centrally or electrically.

The current owners have cared for the building as thoroughly as they have styled it. Every original timber sash window has been restored and repainted, with bespoke secondary glazing added to the front elevation while preserving the original windows. The parapet wall and its lead-lined guttering have been rebuilt, first-floor rooms have been lime replastered, and the rear has been lime repointed. The work also includes renewed drainage, restored internal doors, replacement front and rear doors, improvements to the heating, and redecoration throughout.

The gardens are every bit as inviting as the house. Enclosed by walls and softened by mature trees and richly planted borders, they offer lawns, terraces and secluded places to sit at different times of day. A further patio and vegetable bed have been added. From Bishops Drive, timber gates open onto the private driveway and spacious courtyard, with parking for several vehicles and a substantial brick-built double carport/outbuilding.

Here, you can walk into Southwell for coffee, browse its independent shops, meet friends for dinner and return home to remarkable privacy. It is a rare combination: the grandeur of a Georgian townhouse, the comfort of a much-loved home and a setting that feels entirely its own.