A £1 million mansion nestling between Wolverhampton and Stafford has been sold after almost two years on the market.

A mystery buyer from Crewe has snapped up prestigious Park House in Lapley.

It was owned by businessman Mike Bennett, who runs car accessories and component company Motoraids in Willenhall.

Known locally as The Castle, it is one of the largest and most expensive properties in the area.

The Grade II listed house is set in around four acres of beautifully matured grounds, which include a paddock and an extensive natural pool. It has eight bedrooms, a 32ft great hall with oak panelling, drawing room, dining and breakfast rooms, kitchen and a tower room.

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A £1 million mansion nestling between Wolverhampton and Stafford has been sold after almost two years on the market.

A mystery buyer from Crewe has snapped up prestigious Park House in Lapley.

It was owned by businessman Mike Bennett, who runs car accessories and component company Motoraids in Willenhall.

Known locally as The Castle, it is one of the largest and most expensive properties in the area.

The Grade II listed house is set in around four acres of beautifully matured grounds, which include a paddock and an extensive natural pool. It has eight bedrooms, a 32ft great hall with oak panelling, drawing room, dining and breakfast rooms, kitchen and a tower room.

The cellars have also been converted into games rooms. It was put on the market in 2005 and despite widespread interest, and 2,000 hits on estate agent Berriman Eaton’s website, failed to sell quickly.

Today agent Maddy Swann, who works at the Tettenhall branch, was celebrating after securing her first seven-figure sale. She said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have secured my first million pound completion and I’m looking forward to many more.”

Nick Berriman, for Berriman Eaton, said: “We are very pleased Maddy has settled the sale on such an important property. “It’s one of several high-profile properties we have on our books, and it’s great news that the deal has now been completed.

“As a company, we have agreed several sales worth more than £1 million since our merger last year, and this deal is an excellent achievement for Maddy of which she should be justifiably proud.”