Beau Castle - Savills

Beau Castle
Longbank I Bewdley I Worcestershire I DY12 2QS

An enchanting Arts and Crafts Venetian
Gothic castle with stunning views

Beau Castle
Longbank I Bewdley I Worcestershire I DY12 2QS
Bewdley: 2 miles, Kidderminster: 6 miles, Bromsgrove: 12 miles,
Worcester: 16 miles Birmingham: 30 miles
(All mileages are approximate)
4 Hall, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, library,
kitchen & breakfast room, utility & cellars
4 7 bedrooms (3 with balconies), 7 bath/shower rooms (6 en suite)
& billiard room
4 Tower with 360 degree views
4 Coach house (with development potential)
4 Large triple garage
4 Landscaped gardens including croquet lawn, terraces and lakes
4 About 12 acres
Andrew Grant
59/60 Foregate Street
Worcester, WR1 1DX
countryhomes@andrewgrant.co.uk
01905 734 735
Savills West Midlands
Hall Court, Telford
Shropshire TF3 4NF
telford@savills.com
01952 239500

Directions
From Kidderminster head south onto Church Street,
at the roundabout take the second exit onto Bull
Ring and then turn right onto Lower Mill Street.
Turn left onto Mill Street taking the second exit
onto Mason Road/A4535. At the next roundabout
take the second exit onto Habberley Road and then
the first exit onto the B4190, Kidderminster Road.
Continue on the B4190 and at the roundabout take
the third exit onto the A456 Longbank. The gates
to Beau Castle are on the right hand side with stone
pillars.
Situation
Beau Castle is situated in an outstanding elevated
position, taking full advantage of the superior views.
The town of Bewdley which was described by
Pevsner as the best preserved Georgian town in
Worcestershire, has many shops and amenities
situated along Load Street, at the top of which lies
St Anne’s Church, built in the 1700’s. Bewdley is
also well placed for commuting to Worcestershire and
Birmingham with good road and rail links.
Wharton Park Golf Course is located in close
proximity to Beau Castle and the historic Wyke
Forest offering a range of woodland walks and paths
in its 6,000 acres of ancient woodland.
Description
Built in 1877 in the Arts and Crafts Venetian Gothic
style, Beau Castle is an architecturally interesting
and striking property, representing a period that
was consumed with chivalry, greek mythology and
a bygone era that the Victorians romanticised in the
face of great cultural change, industrial growth and
an expanding Empire.
The original estate was bought just a few years
earlier by George Baker; an industrialist and former
Mayor of Birmingham and Bewdley who designed
Beau Castle along with art critic John Ruskin and
architect Richard Doubleday for a Quaker family.
The sophisticated Alpine oak balcony which runs
around the rear of the house is said to have been
inspired by Ruskin’s Alpine travels and the extensive
stain glass windows throughout the property were
created by Edward Byrne-Jones, the famous artist
and Pre-Raphaelite.
The current owners have spent a great deal of effort
refurbishing and redecorating the property, including
replacing the plumbing and electrics. It is presented
in fantastic condition throughout.
Accommodation
Beau Castle is approached up a long sweeping
driveway, through stone pillars and wrought iron
electrically operated gates. The drive to the front of
the house encircles a central fountain before reaching
stone steps leading up to the double oak front door.
On entering, the hall leads you towards an
impressive drawing room with high moulded ceiling
and a spacious marble open fire place. A large lancet
arch window with French doors leads onto the terrace
and formal gardens at the far end of the room,
offering plenty of light and a pleasant outlook. A
wood panelled bar rich in Gothic styling sits in the
far left corner of the drawing room blending in with
the theme of the building. Various carvings along
the wood panelling represent the Arts and Crafts
movement and signify the depth of history associated
with the building. Off the drawing room are the
library and the sitting room, both of which are
south-east facing with fire places and doors leading
onto the terrace.
From the hall is the oak panelled dining room with
ornate plasterwork, boasting wonderful views. The
kitchen is fully fitted and has the benefit of a two
oven AGA and further newly fitted appliances. A
breakfast room leads off the kitchen, with a door
opening out onto the terrace offering a light and
a more relaxed dining space. A spacious utility
room with laundry area and wood and coal store are
accessed from the breakfast room. There is also the
benefit of a wine cellar just to the left of the entrance
hall.
The first and second floors offer a total of seven
bedrooms; three of which have balconies, and seven
bath/shower rooms; six of which are en suite. All
the rooms have been updated to a high standard
offering a mix of both Gothic and modern styling
to provide luxurious accommodation. A further
large room on the second floor is currently used as
a billiards room, but makes an ideal family space
however utilised.
To enjoy the splendid views from Beau Castle, climb
the stairs to the lookout tower which leads off from
the billiard room and offers a 360 degree panorama.
A marble staircase extends around the property from
the drawing room to the first floor bedroom balconies
on two sides of the house, reminiscent of the days
when boys and girls had separate access to their
bedrooms.
Outside
Opposite the main house is an Arts and Crafts style
Coach House which was built in 1884. It is currently
in need of refurbishment but subject to acquiring
planning, has the potential to be a leisure complex/
gymnasium or further accommodation. There is also
a triple garage with electrically operated doors.

5.8mx2.7m
19'2''x8'10''
15.7m²
169�²
Cellar
2.6mx2.6m
8'8''x8'8''
6.7m²
72�²
3.1mx2.7m
10'2''x8'8''
8.2m²
88�²
Store
1.8mx1.2m
5'10''x3'11''
2.1m²
23�²
Wine
Stairs
Terrace
Si�ng Room Library
Bar
4.6mx2.9m
15'0''x9'6''
13.2m²
142�²
Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: 694m² / 7470�²
4.4mx4.2m
14'4''x13'10''
19.7m²
212�²
3.3mx1.2m
10'11''x4'0''
4.1m²
44�²
F/P F/P
F/P
Stairs
Drawing Room
10.7mx6.4m
35'3''x20'11''
65.9m²
709�²
NE E
Terrace Terrace
4.9mx4.3m
16'3''x13'10''
22.2m²
239�²
SE
NW
Dining Room Kitchen
7.2mx4.6m
23'9''x15'3''
34.5m²
371�²
Ground Floor
W
SW
S
5.0mx4.6m
16'5''x15'1''
22.9m²
246�²
Corridor
Terrace
Stairs
Breakfast
Room
5.7mx2.8m
18'8''x18'8''
16.1m²
173�²
1.9mx1.8m
6'2''x6'0''
3.4m²
37�²
WC
1.8mx0.9m
6'2''x2'11''
1.7m²
18�²
Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: 694m² / 7470�²
U�lity
3.6mx3.3m
11'11''x10'10''
11.9m²
128�²
First Floor
WC
1.8mx1.0m
6'0''x3'4''
1.9m²
20�²
En Suite 3
4.4mx2.3m
14'5''x7'6''
10.9m²
117�²
En Suite 2
1.6mx3.4m
5'4''x11'1''
5.1m²
55�²
Bedroom 2
4.7mx3.2m
15'5''x10'4''
13.7m²
147�²
Void
En Suite 1
4.5mx3.0m
14'10''x10'1''
13.8m²
149�²
Balcony
Bedroom 3
4.2mx3.3m
13'9''x10'9''
14.6m²
157�²
2.7mx1.8m
9'x6'
4.6m²
50�²
Landing
Bedroom 1
4.8mx4.8m
15'11''x15'11''
25m²
269�²
1.4mx3.5m
4'6''x11'6''
5.6m²
60�²
En Suite 4
1.7mx3.0m
10'1''x5'1''
4.4m²
47�²
Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: 694m² / 7470�²
Bedroom 6
4.8mx4.0m
15'9''x13'1''
19.2m²
207�²
Balcony
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 Bedroom 5
5.2mx4.7m
17'1''x15'6''
23.6m²
254�²
Landing
F/P
En Suite 6
Bedroom 6 Foyer
Billiards Room
10.1mx5.3m
33'2''x17'4''
59.1m²
636�²
4.5mx2.8m
14'9''x9'3''
11.2m²
121�²
4.7mx3.5m
15'5''x11'6''
7.7m²
83�²
Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: 694m² / 7470�²
HW
4.9mx4.4m
16'4''x14'4''
21.9m²
236�²
En Suite 5
2.6mx2.1m
8'6''x7'1''
5.6m²
60�²
Bedroom 7
4.1mx3.9m
13'8''x13'0''
17m²
183�²
Balcony
Bathroom 7
4.5mx2.5m
14'11''x8'3''
12.7m²
137�²
ROLL TOP
TRAD.RESIN

3.8mx3.0m
12'8''x9'11''
11.7m²
126�²
3.0mx3.2m
9'11''x10'6''
9.6m²
104�²
Coach House
Ground Floor
The gardens and grounds of Beau Castle are truly spectacular and
reflect the Pre-Raphaelite era with its abundance of wildlife and nature.
There is plenty of space to absorb the surroundings of ornamental trees,
fine oaks and shrubs and borders. The lake offers a peaceful haven and
the extensive lawns which blend into one another create a feeling of
solitude. A flag stone terrace extends out from the house on two sides.
The south side of the garden has a balustrade wall on two sides and a
croquet lawn, beyond which is a kitchen garden.
There are a further two properties which are available under separate
negotiation.
Services
Mains water & electricity are connected. Private drainage. LPG gas.
Oil fired central heating to majority of accommodation. Electric to 2nd
floor. Broadband is available.
Tenure
3.7mx4.6m
12'2''x15'1''
16.9m²
182�²
3.7mx3.7m
12'2''x12'2''
14.6m²
157�²
Freehold with vacant possession on completion.
Local Authority
Courtyard
6.5mx6.3m
21'6''x20'8''
43.3m²
466�²
Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: 298m² / 3208�²
3.3mx2.7m
10'10''x8'10''
8.6m²
93�²
Wyre Forest District Council (01562 732928)
Stables
4.1mx3.2m
13'8''x10'8''
13.4m²
144�²
4.1mx3.3m
13'8''x10'11''
13.7m²
147�²
3.9mx3.8m
13'1''x12'6''
15.2m²
164�²
Stairs
Garage
4.4mx5.9m
14'3''x19'4''
25.7m²
277�²
Barn
4.5mx5.6m
14'10''x18'6''
25.5m²
275�²
Council Tax
Band H
Coach House
First Floor
Method of sale
The property is to be offered for sale by private treaty.
Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and garden statuary are specifically excluded unless
otherwise mentioned within these sales particulars.
Wayleaves, easements and rights of way
The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all
wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned within
these particulars or not.
Viewing
2.6mx3.7m
8'9''x12'2''
9.5m²
102�²
3.7mx3.7m
12'3''x12'3''
14m²
151�²
3.7mx1.9m
12'2''x6'3''
7m²
75�²
Stairs
Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area: 298m² / 3208�²
Strictly by appointment with Savills and Andrew Grant.
Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1: They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no
responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2: Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans
are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
E
NE
SE
NW
W
SW
S
3.3mx2.7m
10'10''x8'10''
8.3m²
89�²
7.7mx4.1m
25'5''x13'9''
30.1m²
324�²
Stairs
Site Plan
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