Worcester, Herefordshire

An immaculate period country house, restored to the highest standards, and situated in a beautiful rural setting.


Hopton House is an immaculately presented Grade II listed former farmhouse dating from the mid-17th century. The original moated Grange became a dower house in the mid-18th century with the addition of the Georgian brick façade on the south elevation. Following a comprehensive refurbishment programme which was completed by the current owners in 2015 the property is finished to an exceptional standard thoroughout.

Ground floor
• A beautifully proportioned family home over three floors with accommodation extending to over 5800 sq. ft
• The principal reception rooms have beautifully reinstated architectural features to include ceiling coving, deep moulded architrave and skirting boards, stone and marble fireplaces, traditional panelled doors and window shutters and large double glazed sash windows flooding the property with natural light
• At the rear of the house is a superb ‘Orangery which overlooks the former moat and has two sets of French doors opening onto the terrace and garden making this a wonderful entertaining space. It also benefits from heat-reflective argon filled double glazing
• The kitchen has an oil fired/electric six oven Aga and bespoke hardwood cabinets with granite surfaces and integrated Miele appliances including two dishwashers, built in coffee machine and electric combination oven
• The extensive renovation works include, rewiring (with LAN), plumbing with underfloor heating on all floors, a new roof and windows as well as hardwood joinery and limestone flooring throughout
• Concealed ceiling speakers are in the drawing room, dining hall, TV room and orangery and the kitchen benefits from built in wall speakers

First floor
• Principal bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom
• 2 further bedrooms one with an en suite shower room, the other with an en suite bathroom

Second floor
• Guest bedroom with en suite shower room
• Further bedroom and family bathroom

All bathrooms are fully tanked wet rooms with high specification German sanitary ware and Swiss Geberit bidet-toilets

Outbuildings
• The outbuildings are all stone or oak-framed and oak-clad to include a field shelter which also benefits from connection to both power and water
• The stables have an oak framed open fronted carport attached together with an adjoining workshop
• Above the stables and accessed by an external staircase is a studio room with a separate shower room and would be suitable for use as an office, games room or ancillary accommodation.
• Carport, stables and workshop with office over and field shelter extend to approximately 1,850 sq ft

Gardens and grounds
• Large, gravelled turning area to the front of the property with parking for several vehicles
• Beautifully landscaped, terraced garden which has large expanses of lawn with attractive borders, mature specimen trees and a summer house
• The stock proof paddock is gently sloping pasture and has an oak framed barn and secure machinery store in one corner
• The remains of the moat form a long pool adjacent to the west side of the house
• Gardens grounds and paddock extend in total to approximately 1.63 hectares (4.02 acres)

Situation
Bishops Frome is situated in rural east Herefordshire surrounded by orchards, hop yards and beautiful rolling countryside. The village has two pubs, a post office and a village hall.

The historic market town of Ledbury is nearby and provides everyday facilities including a cottage hospital and train station, as well as primary and secondary schools.

The Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are the dominant feature of the landscape. Only 9 miles away, Malvern is also a renowned cultural centre with
an excellent theatre and cinema, and has several excellent state and private schools.

There are excellent shopping facilities, a Waitrose superstore is in the town centre and there are a wide range of independent retailers on a busy high street. More comprehensive facilities can be found in the cathedral city of Worcester. There are extensive shopping and recreational facilities county cricket and horse racing on the banks of the River Severn.

There is excellent schooling from both the private and state sectors including The Royal Grammar School and The King’s School in Worcester, Malvern College and MSJ in Malvern and prep schools in nearby Colwall.

Trains run from Ledbury and Malvern stations direct to Birmingham and London. Motorway access is via junction 2 of the M50 or junction 7 of the M5.

Fixtures and fittings
All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.

Services
Mains (3 phase) electricity and metered water are connected to the property. Private drainage via a Klargester Biodigester. Ground source heat pump for underfloor heating and instant hot water. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.

We understand that the current broadband download speed at the property is around 300-900 Mbps, however please note that results will vary depending on the time a speed test is carried out. The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1000 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 22/05/2025). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.

We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 22/05/2025). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages.

Tenure
The property is to be sold freehold with vacant possession.

Method of sale
The property is to be sold by Private Treaty.

Local Authority
Herefordshire Council

Council Tax Band G

Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements
The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.

Plans and boundaries
The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.

Directions
Postcode – WR6 5BU

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