About this property
A stunning Grade 1 listed Elizabethan country house, designed by the renowned architect Robert Smythson ( an English architect who designed a number of notable houses during the Elizabethan era). The property is believed to have once been the hunting lodge to the wonderful Worksop Manor.
The exact date it was built is unknown but expected to be around 1540, situated on about 10.11 acre plot, this stunning home is currently being used as a residential dwelling but has been used as a hotel in the past and offers potential to be used for commercial purposes again (subject to the relevant permissions), and would make a beautiful wedding venue.
The Manor is located at the top of a private road off Mansfield Rd, enclosed by private electric wrought iron gates, as you drive through the grounds you can only but be impressed when you finally approach the property and see it for the first time. Renovated in recent years to bring a beautiful balance of period and modern features, the current owners have done a fantastic job of preserving the character throughout. On route to the main house, you will pass the coach house know as The Smithy, a versatile secondary accommodation.
The main house – The ground floor comprises of entrance vestibule, reception hall which flows in to the stunning sitting room with stone fireplace, flagstone flooring and views over the front gardens. The dining room enjoys views over the rear along with the bespoke fitted dining kitchen and utility room. Additionally with side elevations are the study/games room and family room with shower room. The ground and first floor also have the benefit of underfloor heating excluding the kitchen.
Over the next four floors the property continues to wow you with it’s many features and captivating design, offering ten bedrooms, four bathrooms which are all centered around the Great Hall which is beautifully situated at the heart of the building with a stunning fireplace believed to be from Pinxton Hall.
There are foundations in place to the rear elevation ready for an orangery to be built, but planning permission would be required.
The property sits on about 10.11 acres of land with a block of 5 stables with 8 acres allocated to them, and two natural ponds. A 3 1/2 bay garage with upstairs storage is close to the house and an outside toilet with wash facilities and power.
In addition to this the Manor, within the grounds, there is a beautiful detached stone cottage known as The Smithy, which was built in 2013. The Cottage which offers ground floor sleeping and first floor living briefly comprises entrance hall, sitting room with bi-fold doors overlooking the garden, kitchen/diner, cloakroom WC, three double bedrooms, en suite to master, and Jack and Jill bathroom between the other bedrooms.
Externally, there is a double garage and a beautiful view of the area with a about a 2 acre walled private orchard, ideal for those who are looking to have family live with them. This would also be ideal for those who are looking to change the use to commercial and live on site.
Services – the property has mains power and water connected, with separate non mains waste. There are two underground LPG gas tanks and a dual fuel heating system. There is an option to switch between a biomass boiler or the recently installed gas boiler situated within their own boiler houses.
Local information
- Manor Lodge nestles in arguably one the most desirable residential locations in Worksop.
- Worksop is located in North Nottinghamshire in an area with a wide range of leisure opportunities. The Chesterfield canal passes through the town which offers walks in a rural environment, and a short distance away is the National Trust run Clumber Park.
- The Town has a wide range of everyday amenities, and is within reach of Meadowhall shopping centre in Sheffield, which is around 17 miles away. Worksop College and Ranby House offer highly regarded private education.
- The commuter is well served by easy access to the motorway network, the A1, M1 and M18 are all within 10 miles. Retford (10 miles) offers a high speed rail link into London Kings Cross which takes from 1 hour 21 minutes.