RETREAT FARM CAMP LANE, GRIMLEY, WORCESTER, WR2 6LX

RETREAT FARM CAMP LANE, GRIMLEY, WORCESTER, WR2 6LX

RETREAT FARM, CAMP LANE, GRIMLEY, WORCESTER, WR2 6LX A HANDSOME AND PEACEFULLY SITUATED LATE GEORGIAN GRADE II LISTED FARMHOUSE ENJOYING EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS ACROSS THE RIVER SEVERN. FARMHOUSE KITCHEN WITH AGA THREE/FOUR RECEPTION ROOMS FIVE DOUBLE/TWIN BEDROOMS THREE BATH/SHOWER ROOMS UTILITY AND CLOAKROOM EXTENSIVE DRY CELLARS AMPLE PARKING & TURNING CIRCLE DELIGHTFUL FORMAL GARDENS - ABOUT 1.40 ACRES (TBV) ABOUT 2774 SQUARE FEET G.E.F.A APPROXIMATE DISTANCES Worcester - 5 ½ miles Droitwich - 9 ½ miles Tenbury Wells - 20 miles Cheltenham - 36 miles M5 J5-10 ½ miles M5 J6-11 miles M5 J7-7 ½ miles Birmingham International Airport - 37 miles. DIRECTIONS From Worcester take the A443 northwards for approximately 4 ½ miles towards Tenbury Wells, after passing through Hallow turn right sign posted Grimley ½ then right for Grimley Village and then right again into Camp Lane (no through road). Proceed for about ½ mile and the gated entrance to Retreat Farm will be found on the left hand side. SITUATION Retreat Farm is approached off a quiet no through council lane leading on down to the River Severn. The location offers exceptional views across the River Severn and Bevere Island and Lock as well as over the adjoining rolling countryside. Retreat Farm is ideally situated for access to the M5/M42/M50 motorway network whilst being just a 10 minute drive from the centre of the cathedral city of Worcester. Worcester offers direct intercity rail connections to Hereford, Birmingham New Street, London Paddington and Bristol Templemeads. Birmingham International Airport is within a forty five minute drive and Bristol International about one and a half hours. There are excellent private preparatory schools in the locality including Abberley Hall and King s Hawford, and the property is also in the catchment for the highly regarded academy - The Chantry School in Martley; whilst Worcester and Malvern host numerous very highly rated independent schools. THE PROPERTY Retreat Farm is a handsome Wisteria festooned late Georgian grade II listed mellow brick farmhouse under a clay tiled roof set in beautifully maintained formal gardens and grounds extending to about 1.40 acres. The potential also exists for re-establishing a successful bed & breakfast business. ACCOMMODATION The farmhouse has a formal entrance hall flanked by a drawing room and a sitting room both with decorative tiled fireplaces with oak and rosewood surrounds and fitted with gas fires. The hallway leads on through to an open plan living room and dining room featuring exposed beams and each with attractive brick fireplaces with a fitted Severn woodburner in the lounge area and a fitted sway in the dining room fireplace (not in use). The utility/rear hall has a cloakroom off and the farmhouse style kitchen is fitted with an LPG twin hob Aga cooker, and light oak units with marble work surfaces. On the first floor are five spacious double and twin bedrooms, two with ensuite shower rooms and a family bathroom with a separate bath and shower cubicle. There is access from the landing to the extensive boarded lofts which may be suitable for conversion into additional accommodation (subject to planning and listed building consent). External steps lead down to the dry cellars which feature a barrel ceiling as well as a lockable walk in wine store. OUTSIDE Retreat Farm is approached through a brick pillared and gated entrance by a tarmac driveway leading on through the formal gardens to a turning circle (cider mill not included) with ample parking to the side. There is scope for erecting a garage block within the grounds subject to planning and listed building consent. The formal landscaped gardens incorporate sweeping lawns with floral borders, ornamental trees and shrubs and a paved sun terrace; and are bordered by beech hedging along the eastern boundary. The house and gardens enjoy elevated far reaching views to the south east across the adjoining post and railed grass paddocks to the River Severn and beyond, and also to the west across lakes hosting an abundance of water birds. The Severn Way follows the River Severn embankment and provides some delightful riverside walking. SERVICES - Mains electicity & water (metered) - Private drainage - LPG gas fired central heating and Aga. FIXTURES & FITTINGS Only those mentioned in the particulars are included in the sale; all other items are excluded. NICK CHAMPION LTD 16 Teme Street, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8BA Tel: 01584 810 555 Fax: 01584 810 888 www.nickchampion.co.uk

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE EPC Not Required Grade II Listed Building LOCAL AUTHORITY Malvern Hills Distrist Council Tel: 01684 862151 Council Tax Band - G TENURE Freehold VIEWING By prior appointment with the Sole Selling Agent: Nick Champion Tel: 01584 810555 To view all of our properties for sale and to let go to:- www.nickchampion.co.uk LONDON SHOWROOM 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London, W1K 7AG Tel: 020 7318 7082 MORTGAGES For up to date information on availability visit: www.nickchampion.co.uk

N218 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330 These particulars have been prepared in good faith to provide a general overview of the subject property and not a statement of fact. Any photograph(s) may portray only parts of the subject property at the time they were taken and may no longer be an accurate representation. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries as to the structural condition of the property and the nature and condition of any services, appliances, equipment or facilities that may be included in the sale. All areas, measurements, aspects and distances referred to within the particulars are merely provided as a guide and are approximate, and prospective purchasers must rely on their own enquiries. These particulars are provided on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Nick Champion. Neither these particulars nor oral representations form part of any offer or contract and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to obtain verification of all matters pertaining to the sale of the subject property from their own solicitor or surveyor. Nick Champion Ltd, trading as Nick Champion, Registered No: 6146483, England & Wales