Cleeve House CROOME D’ABITOT • Cleeve House CROOME D’ABITOT WORCESTERSHIRE

An impressive period family home set in magnificent 18th century parkland forming the grounds to the historic Croome Court

Dining hall • Drawing room • Kitchen/breakfast room Utility • WC • Four bedrooms • Three bathrooms

Garage and parking Access to wonderful historic landscaped grounds

Total Gross Internal Floor Area: 2,196 sq ft (204 sq m)

Pershore 4 miles • 12 miles • Worcester 9 miles Cheltenham 19 miles • Birmingham 35 miles • M5 J7 7 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. Cleeve House is Grade II listed and offers period character with the For sale freehold benefits of modern living, all set within the unique parkland setting • Cleeve House was converted around 12 years ago and has of Croome Court. The beautiful conversion of the fine Georgian more recently undergone refurbishment and decoration to a red brick stable block has created a desirable courtyard of homes. high standard by the current owner. Situation • The drawing and dining rooms both have fine period fireplaces • Cleeve House is situated at the heart of the Croome Estate, with tall sash windows to both the front and rear. This, together accessed through the electric main gates of the imposing with the high ceilings gives a great feeling of natural light and Grade 1 listed London Arch. The private sweeping road leads space. through the parkland with the full length of the Malvern Hills set • The kitchen is fully fitted with natural wood units and polished behind. granite tops.

• For everyday shopping the nearby Georgian market town of • All the bedrooms are well presented and the family bathroom Pershore is only four miles away and caters for an extensive and master en suite have been refurbished by Porcelanosa. variety of everyday needs. Outside • Worcester City caters for a broad range of shopping, service • There is a large gravelled area to the centre of the courtyard and business needs, with specialist shopping at Cheltenham. with lawn and box hedging. There is a number of good private schools in Worcester, • There is garaging and further parking. Cheltenham and Malvern. • Nearby is the original walled garden. • Worcester has county cricket in the setting of the cathedral, horseracing on the banks of the River Severn and professional • The owner of Cleeve House has the privilege of enjoying the rugby at Sixways. parkland managed by The National Trust.

• Croome D’Abitot has excellent communication links to the M5 Services (J7). Rail links run from Pershore and Worcester to London Mains water and electricity. Gas fired central and water heating. Paddington and Birmingham New Street. Private shared drainage. BT telephone and Broadband available. • There are breathtaking walks through the historic Croome Management Company Court parkland and the nearby lanes connect with footpaths A management company covers the maintenance of the grounds, and bridleways across some of the finest south Worcestershire parking, driveways and electric gates. The charge for 2014 was countryside. approximately £60.00 per month. A sinking fund has been set up Historical Note and we are awaiting confirmation of this year’s payment. • Grade I Listed Croome Court within magnificent 18th century Fixtures & Fittings parkland has been restored by the National Trust. Croome All those items regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings, together Court and its parkland were Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s first with loose carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically landscape and major architectural project. excluded from the sale. Fitted carpets are included However, • The parkland has a man-made lake and river, statues, temples certain items may be available by separate negotiation. and other buildings with the Court as the central focus. Local Authority Council, tel 01684 862151. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 204 sq m (2,196 sq ft)

Directions (Postcode WR8 9AZ) 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 From Worcester head in a southerly direction along the A38 towards Tewkesbury and the last page of the text of the Particulars Kempsey. Continue along the A38 through the village of Kempsey. After approximately one mile turn left at the garage sign posted Kerswell Green, Kinnersley and Croome Landscape Park. After just over two miles take a left hand turn sign posted High Green and Croome Landscape Park. Proceed through High Green and on reaching the T junction turn right sign posted to Croome Landscape Park. Approach the electric gates at the London Arch which will automatically open and follow the private road through the parkland. At the fork bear right and enter the courtyard. Cleeve House is the first on your left.

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