Barton Court Colwall •

Barton Court Colwall • Herefordshire

Colwall Green ½ mile ● 3 miles ● 4 miles ● Worcester 12 miles Cheltenham 25 miles ● Birmingham 39 miles ● Bristol 52 miles (Distances approximate)

One of the Great Houses of Herefordshire

Hall ● Drawing Room ● Dining room ● Library ● Sitting room ● Study ● Kitchen ● Domestic offices

8 Bedrooms ● 3 Bathrooms ● W.C. ● Billiards room ● Extensive Basement

2 Bedroom Staff/Guest Annexe

Extensive period outbuildings ● Formal gardens● Paddock

3 Bedroom Garden Cottage (Lot 2)

In all about 7 acres 3 Bedroom Lodge (Lot 3) - Available by separate negotiation For Sale Freehold

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knightfrank.co.uk 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 brochure. Situation Barton Court is in the area of stunning countryside close to the on the borders of Herefordshire and . Ledbury is famous for its medieval town centre and has an excellent range of local shops and services including The Feathers Hotel, whilst the A449 provides quick access to Great Malvern and Worcester. Of particular importance are the number of extremely good private schools in nearby Colwall and Malvern. The M50/M5 is highly accessible providing fast access north to Birmingham and south to the M4. Colwall has a station with train services to London and Birmingham and there are International airports at Birmingham and Bristol. Recreational opportunities include golf courses at Hereford, Malvern and Dymock; race courses at Worcester and Cheltenham; Malvern is an acclaimed cultural centre with its Abbey and theatres; and there are glorious walks and rides through the surrounding countryside and over the Malvern Hills.

The Property Barton Court is an imposing red brick mansion with stunning views out to the Malvern Hills. The original Manor house dates back to the late medieval period whilst the grander Georgian front was built in 1780 by Henry Lambert after his wedding to the heiress Sarah Pritchard from neighbouring Hope End. The house is of asymmetric design with six bays and pediment over the larger third bay. The porthole and porch are Victorian additions, and the sun parlour (now enclosed) is from 1925. The Victorian east wing (1895) is now a self-contained annexe with two single garages and machinery store under. Barton Court has three driveways leading to parking areas to the front and rear. The house is entered through the porch to an elegant reception hall with doors off to the main reception rooms. There are an abundance of period features including decorative coving, plasterwork and friezes, panelled doors with fretted doorheads, dado rails, tall sash windows A fine oak staircase with mahogany handrail and fine fireplaces. Both the principle rooms look leads up past a part glazed armorial window out over the front gardens, with the drawing to a light landing and the main bedrooms, room being one of the grandest rooms remaining all enjoying fine views. The billiards room in Herefordshire, with Mr Lambert’s impressive has a bay window overlooking the gardens ceiling (believed to have been done by Robert to the west. The basement level is largely Adam’s craftsmen while they were working at extensive cellarage though the original kitchens nearby Croome Court) which includes a lamb in and domestic offices have potential for the centre relief as a play on his name. enhancement. The library with its particularly fine bookcases, Adjoining the house is the east wing which sitting room and study are in the older part of is now a comfortable staff/guest annexe the house to the rear. The rear hall has doors off comprising sitting room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, to the laundry, kitchen, larder and utility room. bathroom and hall.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 1,222sq m / 13,154 sq ft

Ground Floor

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 brochure. Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Lift

First Floor Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Recreation

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THE LODGE Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 110 sq m / 1184 sq ft

Ground Floor First Floor

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 brochure. Outbuildings To the north of the house are a collection of impressive farm buildings, stables and coach houses. These are largely of red brick beneath tiled roof and include: The Tythe Barn dating back from the late 17th Century and extended in 1861. It is of 5 bays with 2 threshing floors and has some fine flagstone flooring. The right hand end has some original loose boxes and an area of garaging and a coach Reception house. Bedroom Behind is a Stable block of 1794 with repairs dating 1891 on the date stone Bathroom and are currently used as storage, whilst Kitchen/Utility opposite is the Victorian Coach House which would make fine garaging for a Storage collection of half a dozen or so cars, or Terrace for a similar purpose. Beyond the wide grass area is the substantial Edwardian Recreation Stable block and Granary which is in a derelict condition. A cart shed was greatly extended in about 1895 to create a sawmill GARDENERS COTTAGE and electric light plant, presently providing Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area workshop space. 96 sq m / 1,034 sq ft Two of the most important buildings are the Dovecote and The Clock Tower. The Dovecote is a fine example of the round style particular to Herefordshire and probably dates to the mid 14th Century. The interior nesting boxes with ledges are well preserved and it is a scheduled monument. The Clock Tower dates from 1845 and houses the 8 day single face clock, still with the original hand wound movement, and is attached to the hound kennel and run with a hound wash and ferret cages above. Closer to the house and beneath the annexe are two garages with up and over doors and a storeroom. Ground Floor First Floor

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 brochure. Gardens The splendid gardens are extensive and are principally south and east facing. To the front and flanking the gravel parking area and lawns are elegant topiaried hedgerows with a footbridge (rebuilt in 2003) across the road to the former tennis court and croquet lawn. To the east the lawns run down past a magnificent Sweet Chestnut and mature Yew trees and Laurel to the two ponds which were dredged and restored in 2010, one having a working fountain. Behind a mature Yew hedge is the former kitchen garden flanked on three sides by stone and brick walls. To the west is a sunken garden flanked by low walls and variety of mature trees and shrubs including a second Sweet Chestnut, with the front drive leading to a pair of iron gates beneath a tall Cedar. 11 acre paddock with its parkland trees and fencing is to the north of the house with a copse to one side.

Services Private water, mains electricity and gas, private drainage. Security systems.

Lot 2 (included) Garden Cottage – A handsome stone cottage with sitting room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and an extensive walled garden lies alongside the back drive.

Lot 3 (not included but available by separate negotiation) The Lodge – comprising hall, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, store, 3 bedrooms, bathroom and good garden is at the end of the back drive. This could be made available by separate negotiation.

Terms Tenure: For sale freehold Local Authority: Herefordshire County Council - Telephone (01432) 260000 Council Tax Band: H

Fixtures and fittings Only those mentioned in these sale particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and garden ornaments, are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. barton court

Wayleaves and easements The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Viewing Strictly by appointment through the agents.

Directions (WR13 6HN) From Ledbury take the A449 for 2.8 miles and turn left onto the B4218 signed Colwall. After ½ Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of mile the road bends sharply to the right and after H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed 250 yards (under the footbridge), turn left down and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.” the back drive.

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