The Old Rectory Great Witley, THE OLD RECTORY Regency elegance at its finest

The Old Rectory, Stourport Road, Great Witley, Worcestershire, WR6 6JP

A stunning seven bedroom Grade II Listed Regency property with exquisite period detailing, sitting in 0.5 acres of formal gardens and nestled in the heart of the popular village of Great Witley

• Porch • Reception hall • Dining room • Sitting room • Study • Sun room • Kitchen • Utility • Cloakroom • Heated indoor pool • 7 bedrooms • Dressing room • 3 bathrooms • Second floor kitchen • Extensive cellarage • In all approximately 6,845 sq ft • Landscaped gardens, in all approximately 0.5 acres (0.2 ha)

Worcester 01905 726220

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Situation The surrounding countryside is criss-crossed with numerous Description The Old Rectory is situated down a single-track lane in the centre footpaths to include the Worcestershire Way and there are a The Old Rectory is undoubtedly one of the principle houses in the of the very popular village of Great Witley. The village has a number of award-winning public houses in the surrounding area. Steeped in history, the property was commissioned in the flourishing community, with everyday amenities including a villages. early 1800’s by Lord Foley for his third son, to replace the former primary school, doctor's surgery with dispensary, baroque church, rectory which had been demolished. The property was built village hall with pre-school, store/post office, petrol station with More extensive shopping and leisure facilities can be found in around the same time as and it is possible that is ATM, multi sports pitch and of course, the stunning Witley Court. Worcester, together with an excellent range of independent was designed by the same architect, James Gibbs, as there are schooling, including Kings and RGS. For the commuter, there is many architectural similarities between the buildings. Great Witley falls within the catchment for the highly regarded easy access to the M5 motorway network at Junction 5 along Chantry High School in and the Hall prep and with railway stations in Worcester, Droitwich and Kidderminster The property has seen many important historical visitors such as pre-prep schools can also be found nearby. which provide regular services to Birmingham, London and Queen Adelaide, William IV’s wife and the popular artist, Edward beyond. Burne-Jones. The current vendors have enjoyed living at the A jewel in the crown of English heritage

property for over forty years and have maintained it very well. This captivating property, which is attached at its rear corner, is a brilliant example of supreme craftmanship, with elegantly proportioned rooms and exquisite period detailing throughout. Fine features include high ceilings, coving and cornicing, wooden floors, picture rails, original fireplaces, cast iron radiators, wooden panelling to walls, sash windows and window shutters.

The pretty front facade of the building has beautiful stone quoins surrounding the large bay windows which were added in Victorian times. Acorn finials rest on the parapet and Doric stone columns stand either side of the semi-circular headed doorway. A central tripartite window on the first floor has two windows to either side, all with stone architraves and cornices and a triangular stone parapet finishes off the symmetrical frontage.

A part glazed door with fanlight over gives access to the enclosed porch which leads into the impressive and spacious hallway with its original wooden floor and elegant sweeping staircase rising to the first floor. The formal dining room sits to the front of the property and is a beautiful room with an original marble fireplace housing open fire and large bay window with original wooden shutters. The sitting room also lies to the front of the property and has a fireplace with the most amazing ornate carved surround housing a log burner and beautiful wooden panelling to the walls. Again, this room has the benefit of the large bay window with wooden shutters. The study again enjoys a bay window and is comprehensively fitted with wooden bookshelves and cupboards. A light and airy sun room with exposed brick wall can be found to the rear of the property, overlooking the beautiful gardens. The kitchen is also situated to the rear of the property and is fitted with solid wood base units and a recessed Rayburn cooker with tiled splash back. The ceiling beams still have the old meat hooks and the floor is quarry tiled. Also on the ground floor are both a useful utility room and cloakroom along with a superb heated indoor pool for the keen swimmer or keep fit enthusiast. THE OLD RECTORY

On the lower ground floor extensive cellarage is split into four Directions brick vaulted rooms, together with a separate wine cellar. From Worcester, proceed north on the A443 passing through Holt Heath and on towards Great Witley. On the edge of the village turn The spacious first floor landing has an enormous feature window right onto the B4197 and then turn left onto the Stourport Road. looking out over the gothic stone griffins which flank the rear Turn left onto the shared lane where indicated by our pointer door. There are three well proportioned double bedrooms, with board and follow the lane down to the property which will be the master benefiting from a dressing room and a large en-suite found on the left hand side. Please note that access is not bathroom. A superb family bathroom with a stylish and modern permitted from the B4197. suite, including a separate walk-in shower and wall of wardrobes, completes the first floor accommodation. Tenure The property is to be sold freehold. The sweeping staircase rises again to the second floor where a further four double bedrooms, bathroom with a wonderful claw foot roll top bath and second kitchen can be found.

Grounds and gardens The Old Rectory is entered via wrought iron double gates onto a gravelled driveway providing parking. The beautifully landscaped and manicured formal gardens extend to around 0.5 acres with various areas separated by neat box hedging. There are broad level lawns with colourful beds and borders, a stunning rose garden, an orchard filled with apple and pear trees and paved terraces for alfresco dining, situated to make the most of the South facing garden. The garden is partly walled and bordered with mature trees and hedging creating a private haven within this popular village.

A further area of lawn flanks the house on its eastern side, bordered by a mature hedge. The Old Rectory also owns a sliver of land to the west of the shared drive, as indicated on the plan.

Services Mains electricity and water. Private drainage via settlement tank. Oil fired central heating.

Fixtures and fittings All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Carpets, curtains and some light fittings are included. Classic character running throughout THE OLD RECTORY Well-proportioned bedrooms - ideal family accommodation THE OLD RECTORY

Viewings Approximate Travel Distances Fisher German LLP and its Joint Agents give notice that: 1. By strict appointment through the selling They have no authority to make or give any representation or warranty on any property whether on their own behalf or agents, Fisher German LLP, telephone number: on behalf of their clients or otherwise. 2. They do not owe Locations Nearest Stations any duty of care to you and assume no responsibility for 01905 726220. any statements, representations, warranties or otherwise ● Abberley 1.9 miles ● Kidderminster 9.2 miles Email: [email protected]. made in the particulars and you should not rely on those in the particulars. 3. The particulars are produced in good ● Martley 4.4 miles ● Droitwich 10.3 miles faith are set out as a general guide only and do not Photographs and particulars dated December constitute or form an offer or a contract or part thereof. 4. ● Worcester 11 miles Any photographs, descriptions, plans, measurements, Nearest Airport 2019. distances and any other details in the particulars are ● approximate estimates only taken as the property appeared Birmingham 31 miles at the time and should not be relied upon as factually ● Birmingham 38.3 miles accurate. 5. Fisher German assumes prospective ● M5 (Jct 5) 12 miles purchasers/tenants have carried out inspections to satisfy themselves that the information in the particulars is correct. Stunning manicured formal gardens providing a secluded oasis