The Saloon, (Apartment 4) Westwood House, Westwood Park, Droitwich, WR9 0AD
THE SALOON, APARTMENT 4, WESTWOOD HOUSE, WESTWOOD PARK, DROITWICH, WR9 0AD Premier Apartment Within Historic Grade I Listed House, In Tranquil Rural Location. Opulent Saloon, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Two En-Suite Bedrooms with Mezzanine Dressing/Study Areas. Communal Parking Areas, Double and Single Garages, Large Gardens. Directions: From Junction 5 of the M5 proceed south west on the A38 passing through traffic lights and onto a dual-carriageway to a roundabout. Bear right signed Westlands into Westwood Road. Proceed for 1.2 miles, turn right signed Ombersley and Tenbury. Shortly after turn right signed Westwood. Proceed for 0.8 of a mile along a private drive passing the Lodge House and Gate Houses over a private drive to Westwood House. Communications: (Road) The property is well placed for access to: Worcester 6 miles, Birmingham 20 miles, London 120 miles, M5 (J5) 4 miles. (All mileages are approximate). (Rail) Railway stations are available at Droitwich and Birmingham International. (Air) Birmingham International Airport can be accessed off Junction 6 of the M42. Historical Notes: Westwood House is situated to the west of Droitwich, occupying a historical parkland, and is a superb example of a turreted Stuart period Grade I listed mansion house, with origins as an Elizabethan banqueting hall. Westwood House has been sympathetically divided and converted into 12 splendid self-contained apartments with individual gardens, communal parking and garages. The property still boasts a wealth of original features including mullion windows, buttress and decorative brickwork. Description: The Saloon is approached through a stately oak reception hall with staircases and sumptuously carved doorways. Passing inside The Saloon, the splendour of the exceptionally well-presented ceiling is unprecedented, as illustrated in Pevsner s Architectural Guide to Worcestershire. The ceiling dates from around 1670 and features a central oval wreath within a shaped panel, enclosed by a heavily moulded rib, and the soffit enriched with deeply undercut foliage. The remainder of the ceiling is made up of wreathes and panels and the cove is decorated with large festoons. There is an early 17th century highly elaborate oak chimney piece which is heavily carved and finely detailed. Above the fireplace is a panel with enriched bolection moulding; the surfaces behind the columns are ornamented with naturalistic carving and there are fluted niches with strapwork detailing.
The rooms in the wings leading off the Saloon have similar plaster ceilings although on a smaller and less impressive scale. The property briefly comprises: Opulent Saloon: featuring grand bay windows, oak floor and a raised seating area. The Southern Wing, comprising: Bathroom: having a ceramic tiled floor and free standing roll top bath with shower over; Kitchen: being well fitted out with attractive units and a range of appliances including an integral electric oven, pressure cooker and MIELE microwave and hob, as well an American style fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedroom Two: having two bay windows affording wonderful views over the surrounding countryside and a timber spiral staircase leading up to a mezzanine room which provides useful storage space and could be utilised as a study or further bedroom accommodation. Within the northern wing can be found: The Grand Master Bedroom: which is particularly well-proportioned and has magnificent views over the surrounding countryside. The restoration plasterwork ceiling, cornicing and wall panelling are of even finer detail than the main ballroom, and contain the Packington Coat of Arms. This room benefits from fitted wardrobes and a wonderful decorative fireplace with marble hearth. A timber spiral staircase leads up to a mezzanine room, which could be used as a study, further bedroom or relaxation room. Bathroom: with panelled detailing to walls, a roll top bath and separate shower cubicle. Outside: The magnificent grounds are jointly owned by neighbouring residents and benefit from broad gravelled walks from which residents can enjoy the splendour of the surroundings. There are two areas of private garden belonging solely to The Saloon: beyond the communal parking area is a large gently sloping lawn surrounded by clipped hedging featuring central mature shrubberies and a magnificent Cedar of Lebanon; to the south of the building lies a formal garden with ornamental pond, along with select matures trees and shrubs. To the rear of the house stands an en-bloc single garage. A detached double garage is accessed from the communal parking area. Services: Mains water and electricity are connected. Electric storage heating. LPG fired heater to sitting room. Private drainage. Local Authority: Wychavon District Council. Leasehold: The property is leasehold with 999 years from 1986.
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