Burnhill Green, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
Guide Price
£3,750,000
- PROPERTY TYPE
Land
- SIZE
9,321,840 sq ft
866,028 sq m
Key features
- In all about 214 acres
- Current use is a hotel and function venue plus golf course
- Beautiful lakes, pasture/parkland and areas of woodland
- Total footprint of hotel and car park - 11,415 sq m
- Fishing lodge and further multi-purpose building
- Opportunity for a variety of uses and redevelopment (STP)
Description
An historical landscape of outstanding beauty extending to about 214 acres with redundant hotel, former golf course, development potential and opportunities for a variety of uses (STP)
Description
Patshull Park is a captivating landscape and presents a rare opportunity. Whilst not operational, the current use is a hotel and function venue plus golf course in the most wonderful setting. The grounds are a mixture of beautiful lakes and grounds comprising pasture/parkland with former golf course and areas of woodland. This spectacular environment is peaceful and a wonderful haven for wildlife. The overall landscape epitomises the work of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown whose projects included the grounds of Blenheim Palace, Warwick Castle, Chatsworth and Highclere Castle to name but a few.
The redundant hotel is substantial and offers a spectacular lakeside redevelopment or refurbishment opportunity. The hotel building adjoins a Grade II* Listed Doric Temple. The hotel is approached by a long and impressive driveway with fine views, and the site includes an extensive car park. The total footprint of hotel and car park extends to about 11,415 sq m. There is a fishing lodge near the entrance and a further multi-purpose building.
Patshull Park presents an opportunity for a variety of uses and redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents. Whilst not exhaustive, this list may include hotel, conference/function venue, golf club, spa or other leisure enterprise, educational facility/training centre, retreat or a variety of institutional type uses. There may well be residential development opportunities for a significant single private residence or a number of plots.
Historical notes
Patshull Park has an ancient history. There has been a manor house at Patshull since before the Norman Conquest; a population of nineteen was recorded in the Domesday Book.
The family who lived at Patshull Hall were, for three centuries the Astleys. They supported the King during the Civil War and were firstly created Knights and then Baronets for their loyalty after the Restoration (1660). They sold the Estate in 1765 to Sir George Pigot, and it remained in that family until 1848.
Sir George Pigot was Lord Mayor of Bridgnorth and Governor of Madras. Having made his fortune in the colonies he was the owner of the famous Pigot diamond; it is said he purchased the Patshull Hall Estate for a sum of 100 thousand guineas.
In 1848 Sir Robert Pigot (George’s heir) sold the Estate to William Legge, Earl of Dartmouth, of Sandwell Hall near West Bromwich, for his son Viscount Lewisham who came to reside at the Hall later the same year. The names of all those families are found in various forms in the local area. During the Second World War the house was used as a rehabilitation centre for wounded servicemen. Patshull Park remained in the Dartmouth family until 1958 when it passed to the Crown in lieu of death duties. Patshull Park Hotel was built in the grounds in 1980 and a golf club established.
The Hall, which stands prominently above the northern part of the property, was largely built in the 1730s with extensive additions in 1850 by Lord Dartmouth. Sir Richard died before the new Hall was built, the work being carried out under the direction of his son Sir John Astley. Once the new Hall was completed Capability Brown landscaped the grounds, and work on the Great Pool began in 1768. The Doric Temple, which now forms part of the hotel, was built in 1754. Famous events at Patshull Hall included the visits of the M.C.C. to play cricket in 1875 and 1876, a new pavilion being constructed especially.In 1900 the Duke and Duchess of York, later to become King George V and Queen Mary, stayed at the Hall; Queen Mary was to stay at the Hall again in 1939. There has been a golf course on the Estate in an area known as High Park since the beginning of the twentieth century, the latest course was designed in 1978 and completed in 1979. In 2020, the Mercer family bought the estate and parkland with a view to farm sustainably. Eco-diversity is at the forefront on the farms which adjoin and Patshull Park is surplus to requirements and now offered for sale.
Lotting
The plan in the brochure shows two lots.
The vendors will consider offers for both lots combined or for just Lot 1.
Lot one (pink)
Land area: 55.27 acres
Lake area: 57.55 acres
Total area: 112.80 acres
Lot two (blue)
Land area: 81.70 acres
Lake area: 19.08 acres
Total area: 100.80 acres
Situation
Patshull Park is situated on the Staffordshire/Shropshire borders, set amidst unspoiled archetypal English countryside. Close by is the attractive hamlet of Burnhill Green and the popular village of Pattingham which offers good everyday amenities. The local market town of Bridgnorth provides a wider range of facilities whilst Wolverhampton (about 9 miles distant) and Birmingham (about 33 miles distant) are within easy reach.
It is less than 7 miles to the nearest junction of the M54. Direct trains from Wolverhampton station reach London Euston in under two hours and take from 18 minutes to reach the rail hub of Birmingham New Street.
Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the hotel building. Private drainage system.
None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.
Tenure and possession
Patshull Park is for sale Freehold with vacant possession.
Local Authority
South Staffordshire Council
Planning
Details regarding the planning history of the site can be obtained from Fisher German on request.
Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves that may exist over the same whether disclosed or not. We understand there are no public rights of way that cross the property.
Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents: Fisher German LLP
Directions
Precise location of the entrance to the property:
what3words: ///sunflower.forces.flagpole
Description
Patshull Park is a captivating landscape and presents a rare opportunity. Whilst not operational, the current use is a hotel and function venue plus golf course in the most wonderful setting. The grounds are a mixture of beautiful lakes and grounds comprising pasture/parkland with former golf course and areas of woodland. This spectacular environment is peaceful and a wonderful haven for wildlife. The overall landscape epitomises the work of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown whose projects included the grounds of Blenheim Palace, Warwick Castle, Chatsworth and Highclere Castle to name but a few.
The redundant hotel is substantial and offers a spectacular lakeside redevelopment or refurbishment opportunity. The hotel building adjoins a Grade II* Listed Doric Temple. The hotel is approached by a long and impressive driveway with fine views, and the site includes an extensive car park. The total footprint of hotel and car park extends to about 11,415 sq m. There is a fishing lodge near the entrance and a further multi-purpose building.
Patshull Park presents an opportunity for a variety of uses and redevelopment, subject to the necessary planning consents. Whilst not exhaustive, this list may include hotel, conference/function venue, golf club, spa or other leisure enterprise, educational facility/training centre, retreat or a variety of institutional type uses. There may well be residential development opportunities for a significant single private residence or a number of plots.
Historical notes
Patshull Park has an ancient history. There has been a manor house at Patshull since before the Norman Conquest; a population of nineteen was recorded in the Domesday Book.
The family who lived at Patshull Hall were, for three centuries the Astleys. They supported the King during the Civil War and were firstly created Knights and then Baronets for their loyalty after the Restoration (1660). They sold the Estate in 1765 to Sir George Pigot, and it remained in that family until 1848.
Sir George Pigot was Lord Mayor of Bridgnorth and Governor of Madras. Having made his fortune in the colonies he was the owner of the famous Pigot diamond; it is said he purchased the Patshull Hall Estate for a sum of 100 thousand guineas.
In 1848 Sir Robert Pigot (George’s heir) sold the Estate to William Legge, Earl of Dartmouth, of Sandwell Hall near West Bromwich, for his son Viscount Lewisham who came to reside at the Hall later the same year. The names of all those families are found in various forms in the local area. During the Second World War the house was used as a rehabilitation centre for wounded servicemen. Patshull Park remained in the Dartmouth family until 1958 when it passed to the Crown in lieu of death duties. Patshull Park Hotel was built in the grounds in 1980 and a golf club established.
The Hall, which stands prominently above the northern part of the property, was largely built in the 1730s with extensive additions in 1850 by Lord Dartmouth. Sir Richard died before the new Hall was built, the work being carried out under the direction of his son Sir John Astley. Once the new Hall was completed Capability Brown landscaped the grounds, and work on the Great Pool began in 1768. The Doric Temple, which now forms part of the hotel, was built in 1754. Famous events at Patshull Hall included the visits of the M.C.C. to play cricket in 1875 and 1876, a new pavilion being constructed especially.In 1900 the Duke and Duchess of York, later to become King George V and Queen Mary, stayed at the Hall; Queen Mary was to stay at the Hall again in 1939. There has been a golf course on the Estate in an area known as High Park since the beginning of the twentieth century, the latest course was designed in 1978 and completed in 1979. In 2020, the Mercer family bought the estate and parkland with a view to farm sustainably. Eco-diversity is at the forefront on the farms which adjoin and Patshull Park is surplus to requirements and now offered for sale.
Lotting
The plan in the brochure shows two lots.
The vendors will consider offers for both lots combined or for just Lot 1.
Lot one (pink)
Land area: 55.27 acres
Lake area: 57.55 acres
Total area: 112.80 acres
Lot two (blue)
Land area: 81.70 acres
Lake area: 19.08 acres
Total area: 100.80 acres
Situation
Patshull Park is situated on the Staffordshire/Shropshire borders, set amidst unspoiled archetypal English countryside. Close by is the attractive hamlet of Burnhill Green and the popular village of Pattingham which offers good everyday amenities. The local market town of Bridgnorth provides a wider range of facilities whilst Wolverhampton (about 9 miles distant) and Birmingham (about 33 miles distant) are within easy reach.
It is less than 7 miles to the nearest junction of the M54. Direct trains from Wolverhampton station reach London Euston in under two hours and take from 18 minutes to reach the rail hub of Birmingham New Street.
Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.
Services
We understand that mains water and electricity are connected to the hotel building. Private drainage system.
None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.
If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents.
Tenure and possession
Patshull Park is for sale Freehold with vacant possession.
Local Authority
South Staffordshire Council
Planning
Details regarding the planning history of the site can be obtained from Fisher German on request.
Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, easements and wayleaves that may exist over the same whether disclosed or not. We understand there are no public rights of way that cross the property.
Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment through the selling agents: Fisher German LLP
Directions
Precise location of the entrance to the property:
what3words: ///sunflower.forces.flagpole
Brochures
ParticularsBurnhill Green, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Albrighton Station3.4 miles
- Cosford Station3.6 miles
- Codsall Station4.8 miles
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