Former home of British Horological Institute, Grade II* Listed county house, Upton Hall, near Southwell, on the market with Savills Nottingham for £2.3m

The historic Grade II* Listed county house, Upton Hall, is on the market £2.3m.

Savills has brought the stunning property to market on behalf of the British Horological Institute — which based its museum and headquarters at the hall — and is taking for offers in the region of £2.3.

The historically significant property has records tracing back to 956 when King Edwyn granted the land to Archbishop Oscyter of York by the early 1300s, it was used as the residence of Robert Bagenham.

But the substantial country house spanning 21,000 sq ft is predominantly an early 19th century traditional brick construction incorporating medieval and 17th century origins, designed by the architect W J Donthorne.

Upton Hall is arranged over a basement and two-storeys and sits on a substantial landscaped plot with a variety of mature trees.

There is a dedicated car park area and access to the former stable block, which provides approximately 5,000 sq ft of accommodation.

The former stable block is currently not in use but has the potential to be restored to a garage, workshops, fitness suite, small offices or into a separate residence with access via the existing disused entrance off Hockerton Lane.

The property occupies a prominent position on Main Street at the focal point of the Upton Conservation Area.

Upton is an attractive village, two miles from Southwell, where direct access to Newark and Nottingham can be reached.

Southwell also offers a range of amenities and professional services, and is renowned for its standard of schooling.

Victor Ktori, head of the commercial department at Savills Nottingham, says: “This is a rare opportunity to acquire a beautiful country house with a unique history on well landscaped grounds.

“It is the first time in over 50 years Upton Hall is offered to the market and so we expect it will attract a range of buyers from owner occupiers to investors looking at uses including residential, hotel, wellness and other leisure interests.”