Would you like to live in the historical splendour of a luxury Georgian manor house, built on grounds once owned by the High Sheriff of Leicestershire in the 17th century?

Well now you can if your bid is successful at the next SDL Auctions Graham Penny auction in Derby on Thursday 21 September – the company’s biggest auction in the city in over a year.

Apartment 7, also known as The Dance, is a 2,500 sq ft luxury, two bedroomed pad within Coleorton Hall Estate on Constable Way, Coleorton, about two miles from the market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. It has a *guide price of £295,000+.

Robert Stone, senior valuer at SDL Auctions Graham Penny, said: “This is a very rare and exciting opportunity to be part of an exclusive, private and historical estate.

“The lucky owner or resident of this apartment can live the high life and impress friends in a regal setting within 47 acres of landscaped grounds, with outstanding views over Coleorton valley.”

The Dance is one of the largest of 12 luxury apartments within the Grade II-listed manor house, and has its own private balcony over the portico entrance, approached along a tree-lined sweeping driveway.

Mr Stone added: “The estate, originally acquired by the Beaumont baronets through marriage in the 15th century, was lived in by Henry Beaumont, High Sheriff of Leicestershire, knighted in 1603.

“It passed down through the family to Sir George Beaumont, who commissioned architect George Dance the Younger to rebuild the old manor house in 1804.

“The Dance – named after that architect – retains the period charm of deep moulded skirting boards, high ceilings and original single glazed windows, and is accessed via the principal staircase off the main reception.

“We expect interest to be high in this and many other fascinating lots, and we’d advise bidders to arrive early if they want to find a seat.”

There are 75 lots at the Derby auction, the largest in the city since June 2016, which takes place from 11.30am on Thursday 21 September at Pride Park Stadium in Derby.