Grade II* listed apartment in historic Whitbourne Hall
Large sash windows, high ceilings and original wood flooring
Stovax wood burner creates a focal point in living area
Part-converted loft offers study or second-sleeping potential
Nine acres of communal gardens, formal rooms and allotments
Leasehold with 954 years remaining; nominal ground rent £11
Service charge about £3,468pa; includes grounds and insurance
Slow broadband and communal Victorian drainage system
Set within the grand Whitbourne Hall, this beautifully presented one-bedroom apartment blends genuine period character with practical, downsized living. High ceilings, large sash windows and original wood floors create an airy, elegant living room centred on a Stovax wood burner. The well-equipped kitchen includes integrated appliances and wooden worktops, while the bedroom offers built-in storage and an en suite shower room.
Residents benefit from exceptional communal amenities: nine acres of landscaped gardens, formal reception rooms, parking for two cars and optional garaging, plus cellar and woodshed storage. A part-converted loft offers useful flexibility for a study or occasional guest space, subject to conversion and any listed-building consent.
Buyers should note important constraints: the apartment is Grade II* listed, which restricts external and internal alterations and can complicate refurbishment. The property is leasehold with a very long lease remaining (954 years), a service charge averaging £3,468 annually, and a nominal ground rent of £11. Broadband speeds in the area are slow and the estate uses a communal Victorian drainage system — practical for character but potentially limiting for some modernisation plans.
This home is best suited to a buyer seeking low-maintenance, characterful living in a rural, village setting — ideal for downsizers or those wanting a flexible countryside base with generous communal grounds and period grandeur.