Detached house for sale in Wigan WN8, 8 Bedroom

Woodcock Hall is the quintessential country manor house, and as sublime a property as you are ever likely to find, positively brimming with charm and personality! From the first step across the threshold it warms the soul with its inviting ambiance and character features, which include stunning feature fireplaces, exposed beams, and traditional doors, whilst the outside space is just as heavenly as the interior, with extensive land of approximately five acres with formal gardens, woodland, and a lake, bordering surrounding countryside, creating a complete sense of privacy.

Originally built (or rebuilt) by James Spencer, as a gentry house, this Grade II listed property dates back to 1719 and still bears the family’s original coat of arms. The home has of course over the years seen a number of changes with the current owners attentive tenure overseeing the painstaking restoration of many of its stunning original features. The accommodation which is arranged over three inviting levels has a lift service to each floor and living space covers over 5300 square feet, brief highlights including entrance hallway, lounge, sitting room, dining room, family room, study, breakfast kitchen, utility room, eight bedrooms, a dressing room and three bathrooms.

The property is approached via a long private driveway and sits in a wonderfully secluded spot on the edge of the scenic village of Newburgh, an area renowned for its community spirit and pretty, surrounding countryside, and with an abundance of lovely country walks virtually on the doorstep. Despite the feeling of seclusion, the property is far from remote, with ease of access to the variety of shops and amenities within the local villages, as well as excellent transport links to surrounding towns via rail and road, ensuring major commercial centres such as Liverpool and Manchester are within a reasonable commute.

Externally, the simply stunning gardens are a joy to behold, and a horticultural dream with a distinctive park-like quality. Being mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature trees, plants and shrubs, there is an extensive woodland area and a pretty lake as well as a large, stone paved patio area where one can enjoy brunch or a relaxing glass of wine or two. We have no doubt that this outstanding and truly unique home will be in extremely high demand, and we would strongly recommend an early viewing to avoid disappointment.