9 bedroom detached house for sale

Thought to have been built in 1618 and restored in 1867, the property was purchased by James Nash during the restoration of the English monarchy under Charles II. Dr Nash came from a long established Worcestershire family whose wealth was based on the lucrative woollen industry and they owned mills along the banks of the local River Salwarpe. The property is ideally placed to access the town centre which has an eclectic mix of traditional shops, historic attractions as well as having excellent leisure facilities and schools to suit all ages. There are good transport links via rail and the motorway network to Bromsgrove, Worcester, Kidderminster, Birmingham and beyond.



This black and white Grade II listed half timber framed Manor House has been meticulously refurbished and thoughtfully renovated with the modern family in mind and is now a superb blend of old and new. Approached over a private cobbled path and driveway the property is set back from the road and well screened. The hall is warm and welcoming with a stunning oak staircase. Arched wooden and glass doors lead you to an array of different reception rooms, from the sumptuous wood panelled dining room which has a large inglenook fireplace with a historic medieval stone tablet above, to the study/library with built in book cases, an attractive window seat and a corner fireplace with cosy wood burning stove. Double doors lead you to a sitting room with a beautiful feature fireplace. The generous sized drawing room has French doors out to the patio and gardens beyond. There is a feature fireplace with a carved stone surround and a wood burning stove.



The fabulous contemporary 'Mark Wilkinson' breakfast kitchen has an original tiled floor, a range of wooden floor and wall cupboards, sideboard and a central island. There is a four oven Aga and next to the kitchen is a useful utility/pantry - a superb area for storage. This area still retains the original slate cold settle. From the kitchen stairs take you to a large room on the first floor which is currently used as an office. A butlers' pantry and separate guest cloakroom completes the accommodation on the ground floor.



On the first floor, there is a wonderful master bedroom suite with dressing and sitting area. This bedroom has a dual aspect and is light and airy and overlooks the gardens. There is a stunning ensuite bathroom with a bath and large walk-in shower. There are four further double bedrooms on this floor, three with pretty fireplaces. There is a luxuriously appointed family bathroom and guest WC. A further set of stairs leads you to the second floor. There are four double bedrooms, two being used presently as a playroom/family room and a modern and contemporary bathroom with underfloor heating. There is also a good storage area. The Coach House as it is known is attached to the house. This area is ideal perhaps for a family relative or guest accommodation or a separate office. On the ground floor there is a kitchen area and conservatory and there are two rooms above.



The splendid gardens are an exceptional feature of this spectacular house and have been thoughtfully landscaped and enjoys a number of interesting areas. From the kitchen door you pass under the vine-clad loggia - a lovely quiet area to sit and look out onto the garden. Steps take you via an alfresco dining area to a separate large games room with air conditioning and a guest cloakroom. Outside, and behind a wel screened hedge, is a hot tub. Within the garden is an amazing Grade II listed Dovecote dating back to the 17th century. The pretty gardens, both front and rear, are made up of box hedges, many specimen trees and shrubs,lawned areas,and there is a summer house.