Longdon, Tewkesbury, GL20

Buckbury Farm

Buckbury Farm is a truly wonderful Grade II listed, black and white former farmhouse, dating in parts from the 16^th Century, which boasts a wealth of sought-after features set in the most idyllic and lovingly tended gardens and grounds of circa 1 acre. The property is set in the rural hamlet of Longdon yet only a short equidistant drive to the amenities of the historic towns of Tewkesbury and Upton-upon-Severn, the M5 Motorway to the North and South and the M50 to South Wales.

The full character and beauty of the property is immediately evident upon pulling onto the gated driveway with the smart and well-maintained property sitting within a blanket of sculpted borders and large open lawns. The property is accessed via a useful entrance porch, ideal for muddy boots and warm coats, which leads to the welcoming entrance hallway with flagstone flooring, exposed beams and oak doors with the stairway leading off to the first floor. The fitted kitchen has space for a small breakfast table, a range of fitted units and the ubiquitous farmhouse Aga. The hallway leads to the newly refurbished ground floor shower room continuing through to the spacious dining room which, with its feature fireplace with original cast iron range and exposed beams, brings a sense of history and grandeur. The living room is set off the dining room and with its open fireplace is a cosy and relaxing room which will surely be a haven on those cold winter’s nights.

On the first floor are four good-sized bedrooms, all with thumb-latch doors and exposed beams, the largest of which, at the far end of the property, has a dressing area with further bedroom off which could potentially form an en-suite bathroom subject to the necessary consents. There are two further bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom.

Back to the ground floor and leading to the right of the entrance hallway is a separate wing with the potential to form a separate annex or produce a rental income subject to the necessary consents. The former bakehouse is now a delightful family room with the original bread oven and open fireplace with wood burner. Of particular interest is enclosed well which previously provided water for the property via the freestanding cast iron hand pump.

Leading on and passing a useful broom cupboard is the large sitting room, also with a wood burner.  The room is light and bright room with French doors to the side elevation and three further windows allowing an abundance of natural light. Leading off the sitting room is the home office which, importantly for those working from home, can take advantage of the superfast full fibre broadband. There is the potential to convert this room into a small kitchen, subject to the necessary consents, which allow this wing of the house to be separate accommodation. In anticipation, ‘the office’ has been wired with a dedicated 32A cooker supply and multiple 13A power sockets with power usage separately metered.

Next to the office is a further family bathroom and small rear hallway with an entrance door to the side elevation.  A stairway from the sitting room leads to a first-floor dressing area with access to the spacious loft storage area and onto a nicely proportioned bedroom with exposed beams. Finally, there is a useful utility room, accessed externally, with space and plumbing for a washing machine and adjacent tumble dryer, and plenty of shelving with adequate space for fridge and freezer.

Externally the property has a detached barn which is currently used for storage but would be ideal as garaging. The barn hides a true hidden gem in the most complete stone cider press we have ever come across - a real statement piece that will certainly have guests talking. In addition, there is a large wooden shed perfect for those garden tools. The property stands in its own grounds of circa 1 acre with well stocked herbaceous borders with specimen plants, fruit trees which formed part of the original farmhouse orchard and sweeping, well-tended lawns.  There is a glass greenhouse with a mature vine that regularly produces a good crop of grapes.

Longdon is a small, rural village located between Tewkesbury and Upton Upon Severn but with the benefit of a local pub, the Hunters Inn while fine dining can be found only a short drive away at the Corse Lawn House Hotel. There is good state schooling at Hanley Swan or Tewkesbury and a wealth of independent schooling within easy reach in Malvern and Cheltenham.

The area is popular with tourists and with a rich, vibrant history and a beautiful waterside setting, there is plenty for everyone to discover in nearby Tewkesbury. You can take in the stunning scenery by taking a stroll beside the River Severn, or a boat trip along the Avon then head to Tewkesbury Abbey; an imposing feature of the town’s landscape for nearly 900 years. Renowned the world over for its fine Norman tower, ornate 12th Century ceiling and stunning stained glass windows, the Abbey is one of Gloucestershire’s most popular tourist attractions, second only to Gloucester Cathedral. Throughout the year Tewkesbury has a full calendar of events, celebrations and festivals to enjoy including the world-famous Medieval Festival, popular Food & Drink Festival and Mop Fair. 

Upton upon Severn is an historic riverside town, voted “Best place to live” in the Midlands by the Sunday Times and hosts many summer events that attracts thousands of tourists every year. It is a town with a liveliness out of all proportion to its size. Its attractive shops, its delightful inns and a variety of events each year, such as the Jazz, Folk, Blues and Sunshine Festivals draw crowds in their thousands. It’s a place that has much to reveal with a wealth of interesting and diverse businesses within the town, from galleries, to therapists and gift shops, antiques, hair stylists, coffee shops, pubs and restaurants.  Upton upon Severn has entered the annual RHS Heart of England in Bloom campaign since 2003 and has gained a Gold award every year, and won its category. It has been nominated for the RHS Britain in Bloom national campaign five times, gaining a Silver, two Silver Gilts and, in 2018, a gold award. Volunteers run every aspect of the stunning floral displays and also maintain permanent flower beds.

The property is for sale Freehold and viewings are strictly by appointment.

Council Tax – Malvern Hills District Council Band F

Additional Information

Entrance Lobby – Oak door, brick tiled floor, single glazed wood window, ceiling light fitting, exposed wood beam.

Entrance Hallway – Oak door, flagstone floor, single glazed wood window to side elevation, exposed beams, two wall mounted radiators, two ceiling mounted light fittings, single glazed wood window to rear elevation, understairs storage cupboard.

Kitchen - 15’ 8” x 11’ 3” (4.78m X 3.44m) Flagstone floor, wall mounted radiator, double glazed wood windows to side and front elevations, exposed beams, range of wall and base units with solid wood worksurfaces, fitted hob, two hood fan extractors, stainless steel sink with chrome swan neck mixer tap, dishwasher.     

Shower Room – 7’ 4” x 5’ 7” (2.24m x 1.71m) Wood door with thumb latch handle, engineered oak flooring, white ceramic low level wc, vanity unit with cupboard and white ceramic wash hand basin over with mixer tap, over basin light fitting, ceiling light, single glazed wood window to front elevation, shower cubicle with bar mixer shower, exposed beam, wall mounted radiator.

Dining Room – 15’ 9” x 15’ 4” (4.80m x 4.67m) Wood door with thumb latch handle, double glazed wood window to front elevation, double glazed wood window to rear elevation, exposed beams, wood rear entrance door, wall mounted radiator, feature cast iron range oven, two fitted wall lights.

Living Room – 15’ 2” x 13’ 5” (4.62m x 4.08m) Wood door with thumb latch handle, double glazed wood window to front elevation, brick built open fireplace, exposed beams, two fitted wall lights, wall mounted radiator.

Family Room – 15’ 0” x 13’ 11” (4.57m x 4.24m) – Wood door with thumb latch handle, engineered oak flooring, three single glazed wood windows to side elevations, wood burning stove, exposed beams, feature fireplace with bread oven, feature well with glass cover, original cast iron hand pump, three fitted wall lights.

Sitting Room – 18’ 8” x 14’ 8” (5.69m x 4.48m) Wood door with thumb latch handle to storage cupboard, engineered oak flooring, double glazed wood windows to side elevations, French doors to side elevation, wall mounted radiator, fitted wood burner, exposed beams, three fitted wall lights.

Home Office – 9’ 2” x 8’ 1” (2.80m x 2.47m) wood door with thumb latch handle, slate floor tiles, wall mounted radiator, double glazed wood window to side elevation, exposed beam, exposed brickwork to wall with concealed light feature, two wall mounted light fittings, two high mounted directional spotlights.

Bathroom – 5’ 7” x 4’ 9” (1.70m x 1.45m) Wood door with thumb latch handle, ceramic tiled floor white ceramic low level wc, white ceramic pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold chrome mixer tap, one ceiling mounted light fitting with incorporated extractor fan, bath with hot and cold chrome mixer tap and power shower attachment, single glazed window to side elevation, wall mounted shaver socket.

Rear Hallway – Wood door to side elevation, wall mounted radiator.

Utility – 14’ 7” x 5’ 2” (4.45m x 1.57m) Wood stable door, concrete floor, small wash hand basin, space for washing machine, space for tumble drier, base unit, pressurised hot water tank, single glazed wood windows to side and rear elevation, strip light to ceiling.

Stairway/Landing – Two vintage bullseye single glazed wood window to rear elevation, exposed beams, ironwork balustrade, wall mounted radiator, wall mounted light fitting, louvred wood doors to storage cupboard.

Bedroom 3 – 13’ 10” x 10’ 11” (3.95m x 3.33m) Wood door with thumb latch handle, double glazed window to side elevation, louvered wood doors to wardrobe and linen cupboard, wall mounted radiator, fitted feature fireplace, two ceiling mounted inset spotlights.  

Bathroom – 9’ 7” x 8’ 11” (2.91m x 2.73m) Wood door with thumb latch, white bath with hot and cold brass taps and shower attachment, white ceramic pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold brass taps, double glazed window to front elevation, white ceramic low level concealed cistern wc, wall mounted radiator, exposed beams, two fitted wall lights.

Bedroom 5 – 9’ 1” x 7’ 1” (2.76m x 2.15m) Wood door with thumb latch, single glazed wood window to front elevation, ceiling mounted spotlight, fitted wall light.

Bedroom 4 – 10’ 10” x 8’ 2” (3.30m x 2.48m) Wood door with thumb latch, double glazed wood window to front elevation, wood louvered doors to wardrobe and storage cupboard, two ceiling mounted spotlights, one wall mounted radiator, exposed beam.

Bedroom 1 – 15’ 10” x 13’ 8” (4.82m x 4.16m) Wood door with thumb latch, wall mounted radiator, exposed beams, double glazed wood window to front elevation, wall mounted radiator, exposed beams, inset ceiling mounted spotlights, feature fireplace.

Rear Stairway – Exposed beams.

Dressing Room – 14’ 10” x 10’ 8” (4.51m x 3.25m) Double glazed wood window to side elevation, two Velux type windows, wood door to loft storage, wood door to storage cupboard, three wall mounted lights, exposed beams, wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom 2 – 15’ 0” x 11’ 1” (4.56m x 3.39m) Wood door, two Velux type windows, double glazed window to side elevation, wall mounted radiator, four wall mounted light fittings, exposed beams.

Services

We have been advised that mains electricity and unmetered water are connected to the property while sewerage is via a septic tank. The soakaway distribution pipework has recently been renewed. Hot water and central heating by oil fired combination boiler with a 13209 litre double skinned storage tank. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

General

Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.

Newcombe Residential Limited have made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate. However, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formerly verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase the property or enter into any contract.