Historic Seven-bedroom property in Worcestershire, where Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle held meetings, is on the market priced at £3.75 million.
Historic Winterdyne House in Bewdley Up for Sale
Winterdyne House, a Grade II* listed Georgian country house, is now available for purchase at £3.75million. The property, built in 1760 by Sir Edward Winnington Bart, boasts a rich history and stunning views of the Severn Valley[1].
Located on a wooded ridge, Winterdyne offers breathtaking vistas that encompass grazing safari animals at the nearby West Midlands Safari Park and a steam locomotive railway in the distance[1]. The main house, designed by the prominent architects of the period, the Adams brothers, is approached via a sweeping driveway and is flanked by two large parcels of agricultural land surrounded by woodland with no public access or rights of way[1].
Historically, Winterdyne played a notable role during the Second World War as a liaison base for generals and Free French officers stationed at Ribbesford. General Charles de Gaulle stayed there for some time, and it is rumored that Winston Churchill met de Gaulle at Winterdyne during a visit to his son[1].
The main house spans approximately 16,145 sq ft and features seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. The interior has been upgraded and tastefully modernized. The main house offers three reception rooms, a kitchen with bespoke units and Aga, billiard room, film room, gymnasium, and a home office[1]. Additionally, Winterdyne has two separate coach houses.
Apart from its historical significance, Winterdyne has been associated with notable residents such as Giles Shaw, a popular benefactor and hymn writer, and Beatrice Marion-Sturt, a writer. Shaw composed many of his hymns, including Take My Life and Let It Be, and Thy Life, within the walls of Winterdyne[1].
The formal landscaped gardens at the front of the property add to its charm. Winterdyne also features an indoor swimming pool and a fort converted into a summer house, which was used as a lookout for smugglers[1].
In the past, Winterdyne has served as a care home, leading to amusing incidents like false fire brigade alarms due to a resident's habit of calling to brighten her day[1].
George Pickard, co-founder of Chartwell Noble, the estate agency selling Winterdyne, stated that the agency takes immense pride in representing properties of such rare calibre as Winterdyne House[1]. For those interested in owning a piece of history with a touch of modern luxury, Winterdyne House is an opportunity not to be missed.
[1] Information obtained from various historical sources.
- The historic Winterdyne House, with its rich history and modern features, is currently on sale, offering a unique opportunity for those interested in owning a piece of history in the housing-market.
- Mortgages for such a high-profile real-estate as Winterdyne House, with its extensive grounds and Grade II* listed status, might require specialized financial arrangements.
- The general-news outlets have reported on the sale of Winterdyne House, a property that has played a significant role in history, having been a liaison base for generals during the Second World War.
- The politics of land-acquisition and development in the housing-market may impact the future of Winterdyne House, a property with strong historical value and promising investment potential in the real-estate sector.
