4 Bed Property For Sale

History of Greno HouseThe site now known as Greno House was historically called Tillyoldfield.The original building was constructed in 1786 for Joseph Fawley, a wealthy tanner, in a Georgian style using local stone.In 1820, it was purchased by John Rider, Headteacher at Whitley Hall (then a school), for his son George Rider. At that time, it operated as a School for Young Gentlemen, accepting both boarding and day students on a fee-paying basis.Following George Riders death, from around 1880 to 1928, the house became the residence of various wealthy families. During this period, the estate was enhanced with recreational features, including a tennis court and a bowling green. The property also included a Coach House and Stable Block, and the existing driveway led to a building that formerly served as a school for Grenosiders, now known as the Reading Room.Later, Williams, a local coal-owner, faced financial difficulties following