With royal connections, sweeping grounds and meticulously restored interiors, Ombersley Court offers a rare chance to own a classic country seat.
Country houses of this scale rarely come to market, and Ombersley Court—a grand Georgian manor set in the rolling Worcestershire countryside—is a rare example. Built between 1723 and 1730 for Samuel Sandys, the first Lord Sandys, and designed by the noted Georgian architect Francis Smith of Warwick, the Grade I-listed British estate remained in the same family for nearly three centuries.
Today, the meticulously restored residence spans roughly 2,500 square metres and sits within around 90 acres of landscaped parkland (its grounds were originally laid out in the 18th century and are still dotted with centuries-old trees). Inside, period features including ornate fireplaces, carved mouldings and a dramatic double-height hall with a sweeping stone staircase, sit comfortably alongside contemporary comforts.
The house offers 12 bedrooms and almost as many bathrooms, a suite of stately reception rooms including a formal drawing room and dining room, and an oakpanelled library as well as a private study. Approached via a sweeping driveway through park-like grounds, Ombersley Court feels every inch the classic English country seat. Distinguished guests have included the Prince Regent (later King George IV) and the Duke of Wellington, who reportedly stayed here after the Battle of Waterloo.
Now on the market through United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty for €15,608,970, it is likely to attract international buyers seeking a classic English estate—a countryside counterpoint to life on the Riviera, with the added appeal of potential rental income.
