Home Farmhouse Twyning Road | Upper Strensham | Worcestershire | WR8 9LH HOME FARMHOUSE

This spacious, Grade II Listed farmhouse lies within the picturesque parish of Upper Strensham. Dating back to the 17th century, Home Farmhouse boasts a broad range of original features including traditional oak panelling, exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace. Together with well-presented gardens and a substantial walled courtyard, this property oozes with grandeur and charm. Within the grounds, Parlour Cottage offers an exciting and proven opportunity for revenue, enticing tenants with its light and airy welcome. Conveniently located only a stone’s throw from the historic riverside towns of Pershore and Tewksbury, and within 30 minutes from major locations such as Cheltenham, Gloucester, Malvern, and Worcester, it really gives you the best of both worlds.

Ground Floor An impressively crafted space, with multiple entries into the property. The ground floor prides itself in servicing all comforts. The vista from the morning room pairs well with the large entertaining space within the kitchen, and resplendence of the sitting room. Markings thought to be Tudor are on the dining room timbers which are adjacent to the grand fire.

• Hallway • Sitting Room • Dining Room • Inner Hall leading to Cellar • Downstairs WC • Snug • Morning Room • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Utility Room • Boot Room • Office

Seller Insight

This charming Grade II Listed period home, which originally dates back to the 17th century, enjoys a peaceful location in the delightful Worcestershire village of Upper Strensham. “We’d come across the details of the house, and despite it being well above our planned budget, we thought, there was no harm in taking a look. The minute that we came through the front door, and turned left into the sitting room, we fell in love with the place. It just felt so welcoming. It’s such a beautiful looking house, the garden is absolutely stunning and the location is so idyllic. We simply couldn’t let it slip through our fingers, so we upped our budget, bought it and it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.”

“The house itself is just lovely and it was in superb condition when we bought it – and still is, I must say. It had been slightly extended and completely renovated by the previous owners, and at the same time they retained its original character and charm by restoring, preserving and enhancing all of the lovely period features. Over time we’ve made cosmetic changes here and there, but we’ve not needed to do much. The layout flows beautifully, the rooms are all bright and nicely proportioned and it has a really warm and welcoming feel throughout.”

“The house hasn’t needed much work doing to it but outside we’ve done rather a lot,” continues the owner. “We’ve transformed a tumbledown old building into a lovely one-bed holiday let, the former milking parlour has been turned into garaging and storage. Our sizeable home office enjoys tremendous views out across the garden. And the garden itself is gorgeous. The plot extends to around an acre, so we have two huge open lawns which are divided by a pretty shrubbery, there’s a decked area where we have our hot tub, a large patio for entertaining, and we also added a beautiful African Breeze Hut– it has a heater and the sides can be shut to create a really cosy space for outdoor entertaining. The whole garden is so peaceful and private, and it’s also both family-friendly and great for entertaining. It’s a feature of the property that I’m really going to miss when we move.”

“It’s hard to pick a favourite room. The sitting room is large and cosy with its elegant wood panelling, and the dining room is full of character with exposed beams and timbers, some of which were decorated with painted flowers many centuries ago. However, the farmhouse kitchen is the heart of our home and the place to which everyone seems to naturally gravitate.”

“The location is absolutely gorgeous. We can step out of the front door and walk for miles through the beautiful surrounding countryside, so we enjoy the best of rural living. However, it’s also a very convenient spot as we’re only around five miles from the lovely towns of Upton-upon-Severn, Tewkesbury and Pershore, so everything we need is easily accessible.”

“Parlour Cottage, our one-bed holiday let, has been a great asset, and is particularly busy at the moment, as you can imagine.

“What will we miss? Everything,” says the owner. “It’s time for us to downsize, but I’m not sure we’ll ever find another house and garden quite this lovely, or indeed a location that is quite so idyllic. It’s been a wonderful family home for the past twenty three years.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

First Floor Benefitting from dual staircases and sky lights, the first floor flows well making it an ideal family or guest space. The bedrooms, though large in proportion, have a warm feel. The exposed beams within the main bedroom prove to be a unique feature. The first floor has an abundance of storage space including a large landing on either side.

• Landing • Main Bedroom with servicing shower room • Bedroom Two with en-suite shower room • Bedroom Three with en-suite shower room • Bedroom Four with large wardrobe space • Bedroom Five • Family Bathroom

Annexe – Parlour Cottage Parlour Cottage overlooks the courtyard beside Home Farmhouse. The cottage, originally a • Bedroom milking parlour, has been renovated to be a self-contained holiday property. The modern kitchen • Bathroom overlooks the open plan living space with log burner fire. • Open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room

Outside The property is accompanied with a large, perfectly maintained garden with covered seating ideal for alfresco dining. The grounds feel private making it an area of optimal relaxation, ideal for avid gardeners or hot tub users. The front of the property forms a smaller front garden with a cottage feel, an ideal welcome to the property ahead.

LOCATION

Home Farmhouse has approximately an acre of grounds providing a delightful setting amidst the highly sought-after rural landscape of South Worcestershire. Located in Upper Strensham, an idealistic node sat on the southern boundary of the country which overlooks the Malvern and Bredon Hills, and is littered with black and white buildings. Strensham has an active village hall and nearby farm shop ideal for fresh, local produce.

West is Upton-upon-Severn, famous for its festivals, marina and gastro pubs, and to the north-east is the historic market town of Pershore, defined by its Abbey, boutique shopping and annual plum festival.

The County Town and Cathedral City of Worcester, lying on the banks of The River Severn, is some 12 miles North, providing for high street shopping and characterised by one of England’s great Cathedrals, its Racecourse, County Cricket Ground, Premiership Rugby Club and University.

The neighbouring village of Defford, which gives its name to the airfield synonymous with the invention of the radar, provides for a local pub, sailing on the River Avon and active village hall. Whilst Cheltenham and its Racecourse is within easy reach for days out and high-end shopping.

Home Farmhouse is well placed for ready access to the North Cotswolds and Broadway, as well as Stratford-upon-Avon, and Great Malvern and The Malvern Hills. The M5 motorway (accessed via J1 of The M50 or J7 at South Worcester) provides for ready access to Birmingham and the surrounding industrial and commercial areas, as well as Birmingham International Airport and the M40. London is best accessed by the M40, via Oxford. The M5 South also provides for commuting to Cheltenham, Gloucester and Bristol.

The newly opened Worcestershire Parkway Railway station, situated to the east of Worcester and only 10 miles from Home Farmhouse, is intended to increase the capacity to London as well as reduced journey times. This has a significant impact on Worcestershire’s accessibility to the capital and other regional centres.

If education is a priority, then Worcestershire is blessed with an enviable mix of schooling at all levels, including a variety of independent establishments, allowing parents to select the right environment for their children’s needs.

Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Oil fired Aga.

Tenure Freehold

Local Authority Wychavon District Council Main House - Council Tax Band G Parlour Cottage – Subject to business rates

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 12.05.2021

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