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Holbeche House For sale

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Hope it doesn`t catch fire :( https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/ ... el=COM_BUY The trial should be soon on the Crooked House?
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:-o I do hope not RF!

Yes can't be long now, keeping my fingers crossed :thumbup:
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Who actually owns Holbeche House a Grade 11 listed building? Why don't English Heritage or the National Trust take it over because of the House having connections with the Gunpowder Plotters.

Like you say rockyfowler let's sincerely hope it doesn't go the same way as the Crooked House.
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Yes my thoughts exactly!
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A private landlord owns it according to this article - looks like its been empty for years :(
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-b ... m-66757286
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Just been looking back at the history here

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/loc ... of-dudley/
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