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ST.CATHERINES FARM ECKINGTON, PERSHORE, WORCESTERSHIRE

An impressive country home in a private and elevated setting

Mileages 8 miles w 10 miles w 16 miles w Gloucester 20 miles w M5 (Junction 9) 8 miles

Farmhouse Ground Floor: Entrance porch w inner hall w office w utility w kitchen/breakfast & family room w sitting room w further reception hall w cloakroom w drawing room w further sitting room w garden room. First Floor: Master bedroom with en suite bathroom and dressing room w landing & viewing area w bedroom with en suite bathroom w shower room w four further bedrooms bathroom w shower room. Second Floor: Entertainment room w play room Cellar

Outbuildings Workshop w office w kitchen w games room & gym w open bay storage w enclosed storage Guest Barn: Bedroom w kitchen & living area w utility area w shower room 3 bay open fronted garage

Outside Courtyard w formal gardens with wildlife pool w paddocks with access to hill Total approximately 13.1 acres.

Savills Cheltenham Savills Country Department The Quadrangle, Imperial Square, 33 Margaret Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1PZ , W1G 0JD [email protected] [email protected] 01242 548000 020 7016 3825

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Situation St. Catherines Farm is situated in a stunning private and elevated location on the North Western slopes of . The property enjoys far reaching views across to the Malvern Hills and Worcestershire plains. Access is via a private drive which leads down to the charming village of Bredons Norton. The nearby village of Bredon is only 2.5 miles from the house and has a range of facilities including Bredon Hancocks primary school (Outstanding Ofsted status), village shop, two pubs and a doctors surgery. The attractive town of Tewkesbury provides more comprehensive shopping and restaurants, whilst Cheltenham at only 16 miles away offers superb facilities, racing and festivals as well as top level schooling. The location is convenient with fast access to regional and national communications including the M5, M50, & A46. High speed trains can be taken from Cheltenham & Gloucester railway stations with direct journeys to London Paddington.

Description St. Catherines Farm is an impressive and substantial family home which comprises two distinct sections, marrying an attractive period section featuring mellow local stone elevations with a handsome modern section with mellow brick elevations and Cotswold stone highlights. The farmhouse is set at the head of a courtyard that provides secure access, parking and storage together with ancillary accommodation and other versatile building usage. Beautiful gardens and attractive paddocks surround the buildings with multiple vantage points enjoying the impressive views together with Bredon Hill aspects. The farmhouse at 6923 sq ft provides flexible living over three levels which can accommodate a single family or multi-generational occupation. There is a distinct division between the new and old buildings that allows easy subdivision, or accommodation that can flow as one property. Highlights of the farmhouse accommodation include the substantial kitchen breakfast and family room with impressive bay window housing three French doors and enjoying elevated views. A fully vaulted reception hall and a run of attractive reception rooms with timber flooring all enjoying good natural light. At first floor level; impressive master bedroom suite with viewing and sitting area and a further selection of good sized further bedrooms and well finished bathrooms. At second floor level is the exciting entertainment space. The ancillary accommodation is set within the attractive courtyard and single storey period outbuildings. The guest barn consists of open plan living layout with bedroom and separate shower room. There is also a further games room and gym which has the potential to provide further ancillary residential accommodation.

Outside From Bredons Norton the property is accessed via a private lane which extends from Lampitt Lane. The driveway extends approximately 1000 meters to the entrance driveway point of the farm and a further stretch above. There is an enclosed courtyard accessed via electronic timber gates, a further parking courtyard with detached garage via twin timber gates and a gravelled driveway to the side of the courtyard. Beyond this driveway is a pedestrian track onto Bredon Hill. Beautiful gardens surround the farmhouse which are mainly laid to lawn with mature borders and an array of impressive tree species. A highlight of the garden is a natural wildlife pool with two jetties. The garden enjoys the enthralling elevated views with a mixture of dry stone walling and park fencing to garden boundaries. The farmhouse has extensive flagstone terracing surrounding the majority of its perimeter and worthy of note is a specific covered area for a substantial hot tub. St Catherines Farm owns paddocks to the front and back of the house which total approximately 13.1 acres. This useful land could be utilised for leisure purposes or animals.

Additional Information Services: Private water supply, mains electricity, oil fired central heating, private drainage Tenure: Freehold Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way both public or private, all easements and wayleaves whether specifically referred to or not. Local authority: District Council, 01905 766463. Energy Performance: A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills.

Directions (WR10 3DN) From the B4080 enter the village of Bredons Norton. Head towards the top the village and onto Lampitt Lane. Carry on Lampitt Lane for about 750 meters and the lane will turn into a track and the private driveway. Carry on for a further 1000 meters and St Catherines Farm will be found on the right hand side. Entrance is via double timber gates accessing the courtyard.

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NOTE - Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office. © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (UK) Limited NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. MCL: 26716/St Catherines Farm Broch Date: 26/09/19 The Cartographic & Design Team, Wessex House, Wimborne, Dorset. BH21 1PB Tel: (01202) 856800 The rights of way shown on this plan are for indicative purposes NOT TO SCALE only. For legal purposes refer to the definitive rights of way map.

Approximate Area = 643.2 sq m / 6923 sq ft Cellar = 22.3 sq m / 240 sq ft Outbuilding = 203.8 sq m / 2194 sq ft Bedroom Kitchen / Sitting / Games Room Total = 869.3 sq m / 9357 sq ft (Excluding Carport) Carport 4.42 x 3.74 Dining Room 12.56 x 4.54

8.63 x 6.58 14'6 x 12'3 8.14 x 4.42 41'2 x 14'11

26'8 x 14'6 28'4 x 21'7 Utility Including Limited Use Area (80.3 sq m / 864 sq ft) N Room

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Boiler Room Up = Reduced head height below 1.5m 4.44 x 4.43 14'7 x 14'6 (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation) Wine Store Up 2.57 x 2.48 8'5 x 8'2 Cart Shed 18.41 x 3.49 60'5 x 11'5 Cellar

Office 7.54 x 3.32 24'9 x 10'11 Bedroom 6.94 x 6.45 Graden Room Kitchen / 22'9 x 21'2 4.40 x 2.72 Eaves Breakfast Room Access 14'5 x 8'11 11.56 x 6.94 37'11 x 22'9 Dn Kitchen Bedroom 3.32 x 2.66 Up 10'11 x 8'9 Sitting Room 4.63 x 3.31 4.76 x 4.47 15'2 x 10'10 15'7 x 14'8 Dressing Room 3.31 x 3.21 Bedroom 10'10 x 10'6 Entertainment Bedroom 4.70 x 3.56 Play Room Family Room Room Storage Area Dn 4.67 x 4.48 3.62 x 3.30 Up 15'5 x 11'8 Store Dn 4.70 x 4.59 2.87 x 2.38 13.63 x 3.96 5.57 x 3.49 Workshop 15'4 x 14'8 11'11 x 10'10 15'5 x 15'1 9'5 x 7'10 Up Eaves 44'9 x 13'0 18'3 x 11'5 4.95 x 3.72 Access Up 16'3 x 12'2 Up Dn Porch IN Inner Hall Dn Landing Drawing Room Up Dn 6.31 x 5.41 Reception Bedroom 20'8 x 17'9 Up Room 4.20 x 3.73 (Not Shown In Actual (Not Shown In Actual B Void 4.07 x 2.94 13'9 x 12'3 Location / Orientation) Location / Orientation) 13'4 x 9'8 Office Bedroom T Utility 4.28 x 4.03 4.03 x 3.50 Room 4.03 x 2.46 14'1 x 13'3 13'3 x 11'6 13'3 x 8'1

Ground Floor First Floor Second Floor Farmhouse Guest Barn

Savills Cheltenham Savills Country Department Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties The Quadrangle, Imperial Square, 33 Margaret Street, 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 Cheltenham, GL50 1PZ London, W1G 0JD not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and [email protected] [email protected] 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 01242 548000 020 7016 3825 inspection or otherwise. 190924CJ savills.co.uk Brochure by fourwalls-group.com