Badsey, Evesham, WR11

DESCRIPTION

This imposing and characterful farmhouse originally constructed in c.1750, was extended during the Georgian era and retains a wealth of period features throughout.  Set well back from the road, the property is accessed via a sweeping tree lined drive, flanked by its own adjacent land.  This much loved residence offers well-appointed equestrian facilities and sits in an enviable plot of c. 32 acres, in an idyllic rural hamlet, located between the pretty villages of Badsey & Willersey.

Entering into a welcoming reception hall with flagstone floor, the ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious sitting room with wood burning stove and original wood flooring, a large bay window and two further Georgian sash windows, flooding this elegant room with light.  At the heart of the ground floor is a charming open plan kitchen/breakfast room, offering a superb entertaining space, with flagstone flooring, large central kitchen island and multiple wall units offering ample storage, with a wide range of integrated appliances, including an oil fired Rayburn stove, induction hob, double ovens, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine and wine cooler. 

Off the kitchen/breakfast room is a utility room with plumbing for washing machine, also offering excellent storage and a separate downstairs cloakroom. In addition, the ground floor living accommodation offers a dining room with large original inglenook fireplace and parquet flooring, good sized home office and a generous conservatory/garden room, overlooking the south facing formal gardens.  The lower ground floor comprises a large cellar with full head height and power, offering excellent additional storage space.

The first floor accommodation benefits from four double bedrooms, two of which are en-suite and a truly stunning family bathroom, all arranged off a wide and open landing with large Georgian sash window. 

The beautiful Principal bedroom benefits from a wood burning stove and double aspect sash windows; maximising natural light and offering exceptional and far reaching views of neighbouring open countryside.

Just across the landing and serving the Principal bedroom, is an opulent and extremely generous family bathroom, with free standing roll top cast iron bath, double walk-in rain head shower, twin basins and natural marble flooring with underfloor heating.

The second double bedroom with large contemporary en-suite shower room, is currently being utilised as a spacious dressing room, with attractive bay window, also offering impressive countryside views and fitted with a wide range of bespoke wardrobes and drawers.

Bedroom three offers an en-suite bathroom with shower over bath, bespoke fitted storage and access to the attic.

Please note: The fourth double bedroom is accessed via a staircase leading up from the kitchen, with the option to include as part of the main house or utilise as separate accommodation.  This bedroom offers ample bespoke fitted storage and views across the rear of the property and manège.

Two further spacious double bedrooms can be found on the second floor; both with vaulted ceilings and also offering unspoilt views, one benefitting from an en-suite shower room. The second floor landing houses a useful linen cupboard and access to the attic space.

Externally, the property enjoys generous, south facing private and mature gardens, with large patio area, ideal for alfresco dining & entertaining.  The remaining formal gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, interspersed with a wide variety of mature trees, shrubs and hedging.  A large gravelled driveway provides ample parking for multiple vehicles. 

This wonderful property also offers its own superb equestrian facilities; including large stable barn with 9 stables, separate stable block, floodlit manège (40m x 26m with hardcore surface), horse walker, tack room, wash bay and two hay stores.

The entire estate (c. 32 acres), immediately surrounds the property and extends up from the beginning of the main drive on both sides, continuing up to the farmhouse, to the left hand side and behind, bordering the equestrian facilities and providing excellent access to local hacking.

SITUATION

Bowers Hill is a pretty, idyllic rural hamlet, situated between the popular villages of Badsey and Willersey; each with a primary school, a variety of public houses, church, village shop, butchers and post office.

The location offers excellent transport links with easy access to the M5 and M40, with the Cotswold villages of Broadway, Chipping Campden and Stow-on-the-Wold all less than 15 miles distant.  Cheltenham, Stratford-on-Avon and Evesham are all less than 25 minutes away.  A direct line train service also runs from Evesham to London, Honeybourne, Stratford, Leamington and Warwick Parkway.

Please quote ref. RH0947

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