Croome D'abitot, Severn Stoke, WR8

Dating from the mid-18C, The Coach House has a fascinating history and was originally designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown as part of the stables complex of Croome Court, the former historic home of the Earls of Coventry. While the Grade 1 Listed Mansion House and Park are under the stewardship of the National Trust, the former stables area now comprises a prestigious group of private freehold residential properties.

With spacious accommodation over three floors, The Coach House is ideal for those seeking a period home but with all the comforts of modern living; perfect either as a principal family home or a substantial country retreat for city dwellers, with easy access to road, rail or air transport links.

This stunning property comprises generous light and spacious reception rooms, a luxury bespoke kitchen/breakfast area, large conservatory/dining area and four double bedrooms, all en-suite. The Coach House is also one of the few Croome residential properties that has its own landscaped and secluded garden, including a generous summerhouse. A double garage and additional parking area are immediately adjacent to the property.

CROOME COURT

The approach to the property for residents and their guests is most impressive. Entry to the private residential areas of Croome Court is via the Grade 1 London Arch, designed by Robert Adam, fitted with the original massive cast iron gates that are now remotely controlled to provide security and privacy to residents. The driveway sweeps down through a tree-lined avenue, opening to a vista of the Park and Mansion House, with views of the Malvern Hills beyond, before entering the private residential area. While all Croome residential owners have free access to the adjacent 730 acre National Trust Croome grounds and historic buildings, the NT visiting public are excluded from the residential areas, affording residents privacy and security.

LOCATION

Croome is situated in a secluded rural area of Worcestershire but enjoys excellent transport links to major centres. The M5 motorway (accessed via J1 of the M50 or J7 at South Worcester) provides for ready access North to Birmingham, the International airport (43 miles) and the M40. The M5 South also provides for a commute to regency Cheltenham (21 miles), Gloucester and Bristol. London is a direct 2 hour journey by rail, with hourly weekday inter-city services to Paddington from Worcestershire Parkway station, some 5 miles from the property, which has extensive on-site parking for commuters. There are also mainline railway stations at Worcester, Pershore, Great Malvern and Malvern Link. The nearby charming Georgian Market Town of Pershore (4 miles) offers everyday amenities. Further extensive shopping, services and cultural venues can be found in the cathedral City of Worcester (9 miles), Great Malvern (13 miles) and Regency Cheltenham (21 miles). Highly regarded private educational institutions in Worcester, Malvern and Cheltenham cover nursery/pre-school through to Sixth Form.

THE COACH HOUSE - ACCOMMODATION

RECEPTION HALLWAY

Impressive full height ceiling, staircase to galleried landing, double doors open to reception room, further door to:

WC

Low level WC, wash basin.

SITTING/DRAWING ROOM

L shaped reception room. Front and rear facing double glazed windows, telephone and fibre broadband points, large double glazed doors open to:

CONSERVATORY

Very large dining/conservatory overlooking the garden, radiator, ceramic tile floor, doors open to the garden.

KITCHEN

Bespoke high specification fitted kitchen. Solid wooden cabinetry, granite worktops with inset sink and boiling tap, AEG appliances induction hob, electric oven and extractor hood, combination microwave/grill/oven, space for dishwasher, integrated larder cupboard, underfloor heating and contemporary radiator, concealed boiler.

BREAKFAST AREA

Open to the kitchen, with feature arched doors opening to an outside terrace area, with views over the parkland estate, rear facing double glazed window.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Impressive and spacious split level open landing with Cast Iron railings and wooden handrail. Doors to:

MASTER BEDROOM

Large dual aspect master bedroom with two side facing and front facing double glazed windows, range of bespoke fitted bedroom furniture, views over the Croome Estate. Door to:

MASTER EN-SUITE

Rear facing double glazed window, bath, low level WC, ceramic bowl wash basin with storage below. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank, tiled floor and walls, heated towel rail, illuminated mirror and spotlighting.

BEDROOM TWO

With rear facing double glazed window. Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Front facing double glazed window, bath with shower over, low level WC, wash basin, heated towel rail.

SECOND FLOOR

Two independent staircases lead from the upper landing to two further en-suite bedrooms.

STUDY AREA

Side facing double glazed window, views over the parkland estate, exposed beams and timbers, fitted study furniture, steps lead up to the bedroom area, door to en-suite.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Shower cubicle, low level WC, wash basin, heated towel rail.

BEDROOM THREE

Rear facing double glazed window, impressive vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers and beams and Velux style window.

BEDROOM FOUR

Rear facing double glazed window, vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers and beams, door to;

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Shower cubicle, low level WC, wash basin, heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

To the fore of the Coach House is a manicured courtyard with gravel driveway, which gives access to additional communal parking. The Coach House has a private driveway and parking to the fore of the double garage. The rear garden is very private with high perimeter fence and wall. Natural stone patio with steps to a manicured lawn with mature, well stocked borders of specimen plants and tress and a natural stone water feature. There is a generous Summer House that would work well as a home office or artists studio. Gated access to a large gravel driveway and door to double garage. A second patio takes advantage of the evening sun.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Services: mains water and electricity, Oil fired heating and hot water system. Drainage: The Coach House and the neighbouring Coventry House share a small underground STP. The modest annual servicing costs are shared equally between the two properties.Broadband; The property benefits from superfast fibre to the premises with 100mbs guaranteed by the current provider (BT). Up to 900mbs is potentially available from other providers. Maintenance of the communal residential areas is the responsibility of the Management Company, which is owned jointly by the residential owners, the National Trust and the Croome Heritage Trust. That company undertakes gardening and maintenance of shared services in the communal areas. The residents appoint 2 Directors of the company to represent their interests. Local Authority - Malvern Hills District Council, band: G

DIRECTIONS

From Upton-upon-Severn, leave over the bridge, turn left onto A38 at the roundabout. After 1.3 miles, take the right hand turn to Kinnersley and proceed to The Royal Oak and turn left. Proceed, crossing the M5 and through High Green. Follow the signs to Croome Court and once arrived at the main car park, continue past for a short distance and you will see the large stone London Arch gateway with wrought iron gate opening into the driveway. From Pershore head west on Rebecca Road through Besford Bridge. After approximately 6 miles the London Arch Gates will appear ahead of you. The agent will meet you at the gate if viewing the property.

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ASKING PRICE

?950,000