An incredible period home with some fascinating history is on sale near Birmingham. The property is located in Clent in Worcestershire and has a guide price of £2,850,000.
It is believed that a residence has been on the site of Clent Hall since about 760AD. It used to be a royal manor at the time of the Doomsday survey. In 1204, the manor was granted to Roger de Somery, who held the manors of Clent and Mere.
In later years, the house was in the family of William Durant-Thatcher, a theologian who also lectured at Christ’s College Cambridge. Visitors included nineteenth century naturalist Charles Darwin after he was found unsuitable for the medical profession.
Darwin was a frequent visitor to Clent Hall and his bedroom retains its stately look. The current Hall is believed to date back to 1685 with additions in the Georgian and Victorian eras. The medieval foundations are still visible, together with the original long room (great hall) dating from Tudor times.
The six-bed and five bath home is set upon 4.22 acres and has a well-maintained and manicured lawn and garden, as well as outbuildings. The building is listed with Knight Frank and can be viewed on Zoopla. Here are 13 photos of the incredible property on sale near Birmingham:
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A residence has been on the site of Clent Hall since about 760AD. (Photo - Knight Frank)
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The beautiful property is in the countryside in the West Midlands. (Photo - Knight Frank)
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The property has four reception rooms. (Photo - Knight Frank)
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Clent was a royal manor at the time of the Doomsday survey. (Photo - Knight Frank)