Old WishmoreWhitbourne | Worcestershire/Herefordshire | WR6 5SR

OLD WISHMORE“My husband and I were living in another village not far from here when we happened upon an advert for Old Wishmore in the local paper,” says Elizabeth. “There was no picture, just a description which made us very curious, and as we were contemplating a move we decided to take a look. A developer was in the process of renovating the house, but at that time it was still a bit of a wreck; however as we approached it we were struck by the sheer peace and quiet and beauty of the setting. Deciding to buy a property in that state was definitely a case of heart ruling the head, but we’ve since enjoyed eight very happy years here.”

Old Wishmore is a beautifully renovated Grade II black and white farmhouse occupying an idyllic and elevated rural setting with far reaching views over the surrounding undulating countryside. The neighbouring former stone barns have also been sympathetically converted thereby creating an exclusive enclave of private homes from the former farmstead, all situated on the fringes of the ancient settlement of Whitbourne. With accommodation over three floors there is a substantial basement of two rooms, currently utilised as study and dry stores, with a separate external access. The ground floor has the flexibility of three reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and cloakroom. The heart of the home is characterised by a magnificent original stone inglenook, a wealth of crafted exposed beams and exquisite detailing. Two staircases provide access to three double bedrooms to the first floor, an en suite shower room and family bathroom. The stoned driveway to the former farm yard offers generous parking and access to the double garage, set within a bespoke group of owners’ garaging. The lovingly tended gardens provide the perfect frame to this special house epitomising the classic English style, focused around a mature walnut tree and benefitting from a South facing flagstone patio, stocked borders and manicured lawn; all of which has full view of the orchard, fields and distant wooded hills beyond.

Accommodation summary Lower Ground Floor:Basement roomSecondary basement room (currently utilised as a office)

Ground Floor:Reception/Dining RoomSitting RoomStudy

Kitchen/Breakfast RoomUtilty RoomCloakroom

Seller Insight My husband and I were living in another village not far from here when we happened upon an advert for Old Wishmore in the local paper,” says Elizabeth. “There was no picture, just a description

which made us very curious, and as we were contemplating a move we decided to take a look. A developer was in the process of renovating the house, but at that time it was still a bit of a wreck; however as we approached it we were struck by the sheer peace and quiet and beauty of the setting. Deciding to buy a property in that state was definitely a case of heart ruling the head, but we’ve since enjoyed eight very happy years here.”

“As the house was in the process of being renovated when we found it, we were able choose many of the fixtures and fittings and really put our stamp on the interior. But I must say that the developers did an excellent job of bringing the property back to life, while retaining all of its really beautiful period features. It’s hugely characterful, but at the same time warm and very comfortable to live in.”

“Both my husband and I are very keen gardeners,” continues Elizabeth, “and over the years we’ve transformed both the front and back gardens here. We have a pretty area at the front, and a very large space at the back to which we’ve added a lot of planting. It’s full of interest and almost seems to meld with the countryside beyond, so we enjoy uninterrupted views across our garden, then the orchards and fields beyond, all the way to the hills in the distance; it’s glorious.”

“We’ve installed a log burner into the huge inglenook in the dining hall, and we also have a comfortable sofa in there, so during the colder months that is the room to which we naturally gravitate,” says Elizabeth. “However the sitting room is wonderfully cool in the summer and I love the kitchen because it takes in the most beautiful views.”

“We’re situated on the fringes of the village, which is a thriving place,” says Elizabeth. “However I particularly like popping into Bromyard, which is a lovely little market town that has everything I need on a day-to-day basis, and then I can come back to the utter peace and tranquility of home.”

“During the renovation of the house, the cellar was turned into two very useful rooms,” says Elizabeth. “One I use as storage and the other my husband uses as an office, but as both have electrics and heating they would also be ideal as guest accommodation. The generous bedrooms upstairs mean that we have ample space for our grandchildren when they come to stay.”

“We are moving to be closer to our sons, but we will be sad to leave Old Wishmore,” says Elizabeth. “We’ll miss the house, the garden, the tranquility of the setting, our lovely neighbours… everything.”

First Floor:Landing AreaMaster BedroomBedroom Two

Family BathroomBedroom ThreeEnsuite Shower room

Worcester is the site of the final battle of the Civil War. The River Severn runs through the middle of this attractive city, overlooked by the 10th Century Worcester Cathedral.

The county town and historic city of Worcester is just 17 miles southwest of Birmingham and 23 miles north of Gloucester. The city historically hosted a flourishing glove making industry and was the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain as well as, for much of his life, the composer Sir Edward Elgar.

Providing the ideal location for retail therapy, there are three large covered shopping centres and an additional three out of town shopping parks. The main commercial centre can be found on the recently modified high street, home to a number of major retail chains and the older shopping streets contain numerous individual boutiques. There is also a racecourse, theatre, cricket club and university.

The green city of Worcester provides three spacious parks and two large woodlands covering over 33 hectares. The banks of the River Severn provide an idyllic setting for an evening stroll or bike ride, surrounded by the wonderful Worcestershire countryside bounded by the Malvern Hills and pretty market towns.

Historic landmarks include the spectacular Worcester Cathedral, dating back to the 10th Century and the Queen Anne style Guildhall designed by Thomas White, a pupil of Sir Christopher Wren in 1722. The latest landmark is Worcester’s new central library, ‘ The Hive ‘, a striking gold roofed building on the site of the former cattle market.

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OutsideDetached Double GarageBeautifully tended established gardensGenerous parking

LocationLocated within the highly sought after Worcestershire/Herefordshire border countryside Old Wishmore lies on the fringes of the village of Whitbourne which has a local shop, public house and church. Access to the motorway network (M5 junctions 5 and 6) is at Worcester to the East and the house is favourably located with both Bromyard and Hereford to the West, Great Malvern to the South and further Teme valley settlements of Clifton-on-Teme and Tenbury Wells to the North.

ServicesMains water, electricity and drainage are all connected to the property. Oil fired central heating.

Local AuthorityHerefordshire Council.

Viewing ArrangementsStrictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01905 678111.

WebsiteFor more information visit www.fineandcountry.com

Opening Hours:Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am - 2.00 pm

Key FeaturesRenovated black and white farmhouseIdyllic elevated rural settingThree bedrooms, bathroom and en suiteViews over undulating countrysideFour reception rooms, including basement roomDouble garageCentral heatingClassical “English” gardens

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents 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. * 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. Printed 06.09.2016

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