9 Biddulph Grange - Flipbook - Page 6
DESCRIPTION
As you first set eyes on the glorious Victorian façade
of Biddulph Grange, it feels like going back in time.
Nestled in the most scenic landscape, this 19-century
country house is a majestic mix of classical and
modern. Once the mansion of the Bower family, it
exists today as luxury apartments, governed by the
National Trust. The narrative unfolds as you enter the
magnificent lobby with its double-sided staircase and
stained glass by pre-Raphaelite artist John William
Brown. There is a historical integrity to the building,
however, as you reach the top floor by lift or staircase,
this two-bedroom apartment is quite modern, fully
renovated to consider the daily lives of those who
inhabit the space.
The apartment opens to a corridor with utility and WC
along the inner perimeter. A turn to the right leads to a
large open-plan drawing room with vaulted ceiling and
windows on three sides. There is daylight everywhere,
yet it feels cosy too. The kitchen is brilliantly
utilitarian, with a fabulous stove and an L-shaped
arrangement of units that maximises the wall area
beneath the raised zone. Dining area or study; there is
little to define how this space can or should be used.
The bedrooms progress along the corridor, featuring
a good-sized principal bedroom suite. All rooms are
filled with sun light and host plenty of storage. It is
a carefully considered use of space. The tower? This
beauty is accessed from within the apartment via a
spiral staircase. All you need is a cool box, a pair of sun
loungers and you could stay there all day.