Stunning seven-bedroom house where Wizard frontman wrote 'I wish It could be Christmas everyday' available to buy for £2m near ancient village in Dudley

A stunning seven bedroom detached house offering over 7,700 square feet of land in Dudley is available to buy for a eyewatering sum.

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Set in an extensive plot of approximately 6.07 acres, Gothersley Hall in Stourbridge offers a total of 7,736 square feet of highly specified living accommodation together with double garaging and detached, self-contained annexe, close to the ancient village of Kinver in Dudley.

Approached via a country lane, Gothersley Hall is an Art Deco country house constructed in the 1920's, and is now on the market for offers over £2m on property website RightMove.

The stunning property on Greensforge Lane. Photo: RightMove
The stunning property on Greensforge Lane. Photo: RightMove

Over the last two years it has been totally refurbished by the current owners, but still retains a wealth of its original features.

The restoration included new windows throughout, period cast iron radiators, brand new kitchen and bathrooms, the installation of 900mbps broadband with data ports and full led dimmable lighting.

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Photo: RightMove

The modernisation lovingly retained a wealth of period features such as original panelling, original panelled doors, ornate mouldings and original beams.

It is now a country home ideal for modern living, but historically the Hall was once the home of Wizard frontman Roy Wood, who is said to have written the hit 'I wish it could be Christmas everyday' in the kitchen.

'I wish it could be Christmas everyday' was written within these four walls. Photo: RightMove
'I wish it could be Christmas everyday' was written within these four walls. Photo: RightMove

Entering through the front door, the inner porch has double doors that open to an imposing, octagonal entrance hall with walnut panelling frames, a polished porcelain floor and an original stone fireplace with a wood burner.

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Photo: RightMove

The three reception rooms are accessed from the entrance hall and together provide excellent entertaining and living space.

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Photo: RightMove

The dual aspect drawing room is flooded with light via the bay window, and includes original panelling, while the adjacent living room provides a more informal setting, and has French doors onto the large rear terrace.

The dining room also offers entertaining space with excellent garden views, while the contemporary kitchen comprises a range of bespoke matt wall, floor and island cabinetry set beneath ornate granite work surfaces.

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Photo: RightMove

There are a range of integrated appliances including dishwasher, two wine fridges, double oven, hob and double American style fridge-freezer. 

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Photo: RightMove

The separate utility room provides storage and housing for both washing machine and tumble dryer, along with the back door, giving access to the gardens.

Beyond the kitchen, a further doorway leads in to the entertaining suite, which includes a bar, cinema room and orangery.

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Photo: RightMove

Upstairs, the principal suite is well proportioned and offers a spacious bedroom with large built in wardrobes, separate additional walk in wardrobe / dressing room and contemporary en suite bathroom.

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Photo: RightMove

From the main landing, there are a further two bedrooms, with built in wardrobes that have an abundance of space and light, and are close to the main family bathroom.

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Photo: RightMove

Bedroom four is currently set up as a first floor study / home office, while the fifth and sixth double bedrooms share a bathroom and can also be accessed from downstairs via the rear staircase.

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Photo: RightMove

The gardens have been superbly curated and include a range of established herbaceous shrubs, specimen trees and a stream / waterfall which leads to a large pond.

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Photo: RightMove

There are various terraces and seating areas throughout, with the whole plot being fully fenced and lit with external floodlighting. There is also a newly-constructed and fully-kitted out summer house, as well as a guest lodge with a living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Both buildings have their own separate heating and water systems.

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Photo: RightMove

An electrically gated driveway leads on to a spacious parking area which provides access to the double garage with electric doors.

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Photo: RightMove

Gothersley Hall is located just over 3.5 miles away from the historic and sought after village of Kinver which offers a thriving High Street with a choice of independent boutique shops and a selection of great pubs and restaurants.

Kinver Edge, owned by The National Trust, is a wonderful area offering 300 acres of parkland and is right on the property's doorstep. 

Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster and Wolverhampton are all within easy reach, while Stourbridge Junction station provides good access to Birmingham New Street.