Church End Court QUEENHILL • UPTON-UPON-SEVERN •

Church End Court QUEENHILL • UPTON-UPON-SEVERN • WORCESTERSHIRE

A period farmhouse, separate cottage, courtyard of stables and an impressive oak barn

Main House Reception hall • Three reception rooms • Kitchen/breakfast room • Pantry • Utility • Cloakroom • Cellars Four bedrooms • Three bathrooms • Dressing room • Garaging

The Cottage Two reception rooms • Studio/living room with kitchen • Cloakroom • Three bedrooms • Bathroom

Stable Courtyard Eleven stables • Tack room • Cloakroom • Garden store

Oak Barn Machinery Barn • Indoor Arena • Storage above • Two loose boxes • Outdoor arena

In all about 2.01 hectares (4.96 acres)

Great Malvern 10 miles • Worcester 13.5 miles • Cheltenham 16.5 miles • M5 (J8) 9 miles • M50 (J1) 7.5 miles (All distances are approximate)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Situation • Church End Court is situated in a rural position in South Worcestershire, near the Gloucestershire border.

• It overlooks the stone church and borders rolling fields. Views to the west are of the full length of the Malvern Hills and to the east to Bredon Hill and the Cotswolds in the distance.

• The local market town of Upton-upon-Severn is about three miles to the north and Tewkesbury is nine miles to the south. They cater for most needs with shops, pubs and restaurants. Tewkesbury has a market twice a week. In addition, there are a number of sports clubs and a new doctors’ surgery in Upon-upon-Severn. has theatres, Malvern College and good preparatory schools.

• Queenhill is almost equidistant between the city of Worcester and the wonderful Regency town of Cheltenham. There is great culture in both places with good horse racing, particularly in Cheltenham with its famous festival. Cheltenham has excellent schooling.

• The M5 is within easy reach and only one Junction along the M50. Regular trains run from Worcester and Cheltenham to Birmingham and London.

• Local footpaths and bridleways provide excellent walking and riding in the surrounding countryside. For sale freehold • Church End Court is a grade II listed house that dates back to about the 16th century.

• It provides a fine home with a large reception hall that is also used as a garden room.

• The reception rooms include an impressive drawing room with an open fireplace and timber surround. It is a light and spacious room that enjoys views over the fields.

• The sitting room has an open fire with a glass display cabinet and shelving fitted. The dining room has a display cabinet to the corner with shelving and cupboards.

• The kitchen has been hand crafted by ‘Bespoke Kitchens’. There is a white Aga and cream fitted units with black granite tops. There is a large utility and boot room. A pantry and cloakroom.

• To the first floor are four double bedrooms. The master has The Stables Outside a dressing room and en suite bathroom. There is a family • A U-shaped courtyard of brick stables comprising a traditional • The approach from the lane is through a timber field gate onto bathroom with Heritage suite and the guest bedroom has an en barn and a new brick barn. a gravel drive. It sweeps up past the fields and barns and leads suite. around the house. • Eleven stables in total, including two foaling boxes. A secure • The house offers a fine home that it is well-presented. It tack room has a sink and cloakroom. • The gardens that surround the house are mature with well-kept benefits from a large cellar. lawns and a terrace that leads out from the drawing room. The Oak Barn The Cottage From here views are enjoyed over the fields. • A large oak barn with a machinery store and storage to the first • This is adjoining the stable courtyard and is a new build • There is a side lawn, trellising and another patio beside the floor. It is oak framed and timber clad. cottage. It has been used as a home office suite with two kitchen. A wisteria, greengage and apricot tree climb the walls reception/office rooms on the ground floor and a kitchen. • There is an indoor arena that opens out to the outdoor arena. to the barn. Sand and fibre surface and post and railing fencing. • To the first floor are two bedrooms and these connect through • There is a 150 year old mulberry tree. • Two timber Kingsland stables are nearby. to further accommodation. This comprises a large studio/living • The yard area is concrete, together with the area around the room with kitchen, a bedroom and bathroom. It has been used brick stables, loose boxes and in front of the oak barn. There is as an apartment. a stone yard to the side of the cottage.

• There is a productive vegetable and fruit garden to the far end.

• The fields are all permanent pasture with post and rail fencing. They are divided into five enclosures. Cellar

First Floor

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House: 310 sq m (3,337 sq ft)

This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars

Ground Floor Services Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. Security alarm. Fixtures & Fittings All those items regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation. Local Authority Council, tel 01684 862151. Council Tax Band G. Directions (WR8 0RE) From the M5 exit at Junction 8 and continue along the M50 to Junction 1. Leave at Junction 1 and head northwards on the A38 to Worcester. Turn left to Upton- upon-Severn, over the bridge, and turn left through the town. At the top of the hill turn left onto the B4211 until the end of the 40mph limit sign and take the first left to Holdfast and Queenhill. Continue through Queenhill and Church End Court is on your left hand side before the church.

Cottage First Floor

Oak Barn & Loose Boxes

Cottage Ground Floor

Cottage – Energy Efficiency Rating Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Cottage: 160 sq m ( 1,723 sq ft) Slable Building: 221 sq m ( 2,379 sq ft) Stable Building Oak Bam & Loose Boxes: 232 sq m ( 2,498 sq ft) Garage: 42 sq m ( 452 sq ft)

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