Express & Star

Patshull Hall sold for more than £1m

Patshull Hall has been sold for more than £1 million to a mystery Black Country entrepreneur who plans to make it his family home.

Published

The 18th century Grade I-listed pile in Pattingham was put up for sale in 2013 after its previous owners went into receivership.

It had been run as a wedding venue in the years leading up to its closure, but the 40,000 sq ft property has now been snapped up by a local businessman.

The deal was completed by estate agents Berriman Eaton.

Partner David Berriman said: "Our buyer was one of the first people to visit the house when it went on the market back in 2013 and was determined to progress through a very complex legal process in order to secure the house as his family home.

"That he is a local man who has lived in the area all his life, and that he intends to keep it as a house rather than converting into apartments or some other use, makes it all the more special really. It feels like the hall has come full circle."

Although the final price tag has not been disclosed, Mr Berriman said the figure is 'well over £1m'.

It is believed the new owner bought one of the gatehouses within Patsull Hall last year, and will now begin the process of moving his family into the larger part of the building.

It is thought he intends to embark on a restoration project on the house and grounds back to their former glories.

Inside Patshull Hall
Inside Patshull Hall

The property includes the main hall, grand salon, dining room and library complete with original features such as stone fireplaces and ornate ceilings and full-height windows.

It also features nine en-suite bedrooms and two tower apartments, as well as a four-bedroom top-floor apartment, which alone stretches to 6,400 sq ft.

The 50,000 sq ft gardens were originally designed by landscape architect Capability Brown. Patshull Hall is thought to be one of England's largest listed buildings and has gone through numerous uses since it was built for Sir John Astley in 1750.

Since the turn of the 20th century, it has been used as a rehabilitation centre, an orthopaedic hospital and a private school.

It went through a significant period of decline before it was bought and restored for use as a wedding venue.

The firm running the enterprise went bust in 2013 with debts of around £2.7m.

In 1990, the estate was broken up with many acres sold off for the creation of the adjacent Patshull Park hotel and golf course.

Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article.