PHILLIPS HOUSE Dymock Road, Much Marcle, Ledbury

PHILLIPS HOUSE Dymock Road, Much Marcle, Ledbury, HR8 2NL A beautiful Grade II* Queen Anne village house

Ledbury 6 miles • M50 (J2) 7 miles • Hereford 13 miles • Cheltenham 24 miles • Worcester 25 miles (All distances are approximate)

Ground Floor: Reception hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Kitchen & breakfast room Pantry • Larder • Laundry • Two cloakrooms

First Floor: Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room Two bedrooms with en suite facilities • Two further bedroom • Sitting room • Family room

Second floor: Bedroom with en suite • Three further bedrooms • Shower room

Cellars • Garaging

Formal garden • Kitchen garden • Parterre • Paddock

Land about 8.8 acres, further land available by separate negotiation.

Savills Cheltenham Imperial Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1PZ Tel: 01242 548 000 [email protected] savills.co.uk Your attention is drawn to the important notice on the last page of the text Situation Phillips House is situated in the heart of the well regarded village of Much Marcle. The village provides local amenities including two public houses, garage, village store, primary school and two churches. Within the village are attractions such as “Hellens” Jacobean manor house which is open to the public and Westons cider mill. The property is in a convenient location with fast access to regional and national communications including the A40, M50 and M5. It has easy access to enjoy the countryside of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and the Welsh Borders. Superb fishing is found on the River Usk and there is good walking in the Malvern Hills and Brecon Beacons. High speed trains can be taken from Ledbury, Worcester and Cheltenham railway stations with direct journeys to London Paddington. A selection of leading preparatory and public schools can be found in Cheltenham, Malvern and Worcester. Schools include Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Kings Worcester, Malvern College and The Elms and the Downs.

Description Phillips House is a beautifully proportioned Grade II* Queen Anne former rectory. The house is set in a slightly elevated location with commanding views over its expansive lawns and paddocks. The house is thought to have been built in 1703 and features classic Queen Anne architecture and period features throughout. The property has substantial cellars and useful attached garaging. Classic Queen Anne features adorn the front facade with Flemish Bond brickwork, sash windows, prominent quoins and a hooded front door with open segmental pediment. The property has an impressive bay window and is thought to be a later addition. The wealth of original features include exposed wooden flooring, wooden panelling, detailed cornicing, leaded light windows, sash windows and an impressive oak staircase. The ground floor has a substantial drawing and dining room and useful kitchen with large utility and larder. At first floor level there is a charming sitting room, large family room and five bedrooms with two bathrooms and a shower room. Two of the bedrooms are currently used as studies. The second floor provides a good array of large roof space bedrooms which feature chamber fireplaces and good natural light provided by the traditional dormer windows.

PHILLIPS HOUSE Gross Internal Area (approx): Main House: 546.0 sq.m. / 5,883 sq.ft. Cellar: 181.0 sq.m. / 1,952 sq.ft. Garages: 38.0 sq.m. / 407 sq.ft. Total: 765 sq.m. / 8,242 sq.ft. For identification only. Not to scale.

Cellar

Second Floor

Ground Floor First Floor Outside (8.8 acres) Phillips House is accessed via a private gated driveway which leads to a large parking area heading the superb lawned gardens and ha-ha. Leading from the ha-ha to the east is an adjoining 6.3 acre main paddock. To the northern side of the house is a kitchen garden with useful out building and to the west of the house is a large parterre with yew hedging to its perimeter and pedestrian gate to the village. In addition, two smaller paddocks, an orchard and formal gardens make up the remaining 2.5 acres. Additional land may be available.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

Local Authority Herefordshire Council, Plough Lane, Hereford, HR4 0LE Directions: HR8 2NL From the A449, take signs to Much Marcle with the Walwyn Arms on your right hand side. Carry on into the village passing the Memorial Hall, and Primary school. After approximately 250 yards take the next driveway on the left hand side after the turn to “Hellens” country house. Please close the gate after entering. Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Details and Photographs dated: 16/05/27 CS

Savills Cheltenham The Quadrangle Imperial Square, Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 1PZ [email protected] 01242 548 000