‘Enchanting’ home in grounds of Byron’s retreat up for sale
HISTORIC BUILDING STANDS OPPOSITE LATE 12TH CENTURY MONASTIC ABBEY
IF you’ve spent the weekend wandering around a country house or its grounds, you’ll know how relaxing these ‘out of the way’ historic locations can be. Well, imagine living in the grounds of such a location.
The Archway, in Newstead Abbey Park, is a house that has such a location and is currently up for sale. It stands opposite Newstead Abbey and is within an area of the parkland that overlooks a lake.
Described as ‘enchanting’ and with its own tower, it sounds like a fairytale home.
As well as having a fabulous location, it is Grade II listed and has tremendous appeal with an array of period features as well as contemporary additions.
This Nottinghamshire property is a dream. Standing opposite the late 12th century monastic Abbey, which is steeped in history and most famously known as the former home of Romantic poet Lord Byron, the house is full of character and yet also has a contemporary twist.
The property forms part of a former stable block and is now part of a charming cluster of private properties beautifully arranged around a private courtyard.
As its name suggests, The Archway encompasses the elegant front archway of the building and includes the unique architectural design of a majestic gothic style tower.
Selling agent Gascoines, in Ravenshead, call the tower ‘dramatic.’
Accommodation includes a living room, kitchen diner and utility/wc on the ground floor, with the first and second floors providing three bedrooms, a ‘Jack and Jill’ shower room, and an en suite bathroom and dressing room to the main bedroom.
Agents from Gascoines say: “The elegant living room deserves a special mention as it manages to merge an air of grandeur with a warm and comfortable living space.”
Of course, you can expect some fabulous views, too.
Depending upon the room, there are views over either the courtyard or the Upper Lake, gardens and grounds.
Period features include stone windows, fabulous ogival shaped doorways, and yet alongside these remaining features are contemporary touches including a bespoke dining kitchen, a modern bathroom and shower room.
Within such an amazing setting, there is plenty of opportunity to explore the fabulous Abbey grounds.
There is also a parking space in the shared courtyard. Estate agents add: “The Archway is a highly individual property, a lovely home of great character and charm... it’s one of a kind accommodation in a privileged setting.”