The Conservation Award, sponsored by Hortons’ Estate Limited, recognises an outstanding renovation or conservation on a building dating from between 1837 and 1914.
Wightwick Manor was built in 1887, and extended in 1893. It was designed by Midlands architect Edward Ould for Theodore and Flora Mander.
The Manders were inspired by Oscar Wilde’s lecture on The House Beautiful, explained the Victorian Society, “so the interiors reflect the author, playwright and aesthete’s adherence to the principles of the aesthetic movement and the belief in ‘art for art’s sake’.”
Ian Bird, regional director of Messenger, said the conservation contractors had been “honoured” to work on all three chapters of the “truly memorable project”.
Project manager Rachael Parry added that it had been a “truly collaborative and rewarding project” involving many people.
She said: “Most importantly, this project has enabled us to share the importance of the responsibility we all have to care for its historic fabric for generations to come.”
