Listed Homes Success

October 2009

Wall Hall, the castellated Grade II mansion, now beautifully converted by Octagon into seven remarkable properties, has been receiving a steady stream of viewers during the traditionally quiet summer months. With five already sold, the two remaining properties are attracting some serious attention from prospective buyers.

Once former home of two famous American dynasties, renowned banker JP Morgan and the Kennedy family, this Georgian gothic revival country house has undergone a complete and intensive four year renovation. Octagon’s highly respected team of designers, craftsmen and builders have managed to retain all the magnificent period features without stinting on their acclaimed luxurious and modern specification.

“This has been a remarkable project, and due to the complexities of working with listed buildings, not without its challenges,” comments Octagon Director Richard Galland. “But we are delighted with the end result, and judging by the reaction from both recent viewers and newly-installed residents, have managed to get the balance right between period grandeur and modern lifestyle requirements.”

Each of the converted Mansion homes is an original, ranging in size from a 1,100 sq ft 2 bedroom second floor apartment to The Morgan, a baronial style 6,000 sq ft for a 3 storey wing. Octagon have used their famed skills to combine the latest specification and design details, which perfectly complement the original Mansion style.

There are a host of retained period features, including grandly proportioned high ceilinged rooms with ornate cornicing and plasterwork, marble fireplaces, and an original silver vault, now cleverly transformed into a music den.

The Morgan is the single largest property on the entire development, and has been decorated and furnished by talented designers R Interiors, who have transformed it into a highly glamourous 21st century home. Recently released at £3.6m, this includes all the furniture, furnishings, and artworks. The stunning property has attracted the interior designer’s first choice publication IFDX to not only featureThe Morgan in a multi page article, but also prompted them to ask R Interior’s MD Rachel Beckett to create a fantasy room scheme for No 10, Downing Street. Prime Ministers have never had it so good…..

The other available Wall Hall Mansion home is a first floor light filled 2 bedroom apartment @ £750,000. Both remaining properties in the Mansion come with two reserved spaces and invaluable lock up storage rooms in the secure underground parking bay.

Finally there is one last chance to move into a magnificent new build apartment in the Wall Hall listed grounds. This is to the penthouse in the charming low level South Lawns, built in the Arts and Crafts style. The property is a very spacious2 bedroom 2 bathroom apartment with wonderful views across to Aldenham Village and its famous church spire. Priced at £950,000 it comes with a dedicated parking space.

Wall Hall Mansion and the South Lawns Penthouse are open everyday for viewing between 10.00 and 17.00. Telephone 01923 859024/850680, or sole agents Real Estates on 020 8446 5615. www.wallhall.com