Century-and-a-half-old country home, steeped in blood, sweat, and toil, up for sale
Historic Little Onn Hall, Once Home to the Ashton Family, Now Up for Sale
Little Onn Hall, a grand Elizabethan manor house nestled in the picturesque countryside of Staffordshire, is now on the market. The property, which was originally owned by the Ashton family, is being sold by Fisher German and Peter James Property in Wolverhampton, with a guide price of £3.5 million.
The history of Little Onn Hall dates back to 1830, when James Ashton, the grandfather of Charles Ashton, purchased the Little Onn estate. Rye Hill House, which was the main house at the time, became the property of the Ashton family. After Charles Ashton came of age, he decided to replace Rye Hill House with a much grander structure, and Little Onn Hall was born.
Constructed soon after 1851, Little Onn Hall is a testament to the grandeur of the Victorian era. The property offers more than 10,500sq ft of pristine living space spread across three main floors. The interior boasts a central oak-panelled library and a kitchen/breakfast room with dramatic arched ceilings and a vast glazed roof lantern.
The pleasure gardens at Little Onn Hall, designed by Thomas Mawson, are a delightful addition to the property. Completed in about 1898, these gardens feature terraces, a tennis court, a rose garden, and woodland. Despite running out of money, Eveline and Amy Ashton, the sisters of Charles Ashton, managed to execute enough of Mawson's designs to make the gardens at Little Onn Hall among the best surviving examples of his work.
The medieval moated site to the north-east of Little Onn Hall is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, adding to the property's historical significance.
Little Onn Hall has had a few owners since the 20th century, but the current owner underwent a 'perfect restoration' of the property, preserving its original charm and grandeur.
Interestingly, Little Onn Hall was once owned by Tyrell William Cavendish, a survivor of the RMS Titanic disaster in 1912. Despite his tragic end, Cavendish's legacy lives on in the form of Little Onn Hall, a testament to the rich history of Staffordshire.
For those interested in owning a piece of history, Little Onn Hall presents an unparalleled opportunity. With its stunning architecture, beautiful gardens, and rich history, this Elizabethan manor house is a gem waiting to be discovered.
[1] Source: The 1851 Gazetteer and Directory of Staffordshire
- A potential opportunity for intense investment in real-estate could be the acquisition of Little Onn Hall, the grand Elizabethan manor house, where one might finance various renovations and commercial endeavors amidst its expansive grounds, which include a tennis court, a rose garden, and woodland.
- The historical Little Onn Hall, currently undergoing a 'perfect restoration', could provide an intriguing case study for those interested in the design and development of gardens, given that its original pleasure gardens were created by Thomas Mawson, a renowned landscape architect.
