We took an exclusive look inside, before work begins.
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Mr Shenton, who is based in the North West, said he will be taking on the restoration of the hall as a personal project, rather than through his real estate business Shenton Group
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Mr Shenton has not said whether he intends to make Cuerden Hall his personal home once renovations are completed
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The stately home is conveniently located next to the M6 and just a 40-minute drive to Manchester where Mr Shenton's property business is based
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He said the hall, which sits in 16 acres of gardens and grounds, will now be subject to a full restoration led by Purcell, a "world-renowned heritage specialist architect"