LITTLE BLAKES 12pp A4 land.indd

Little Blakes
Shelsley Beauchamp, Worcestershire
Little Blakes
Shelsley Beauchamp,
Worcestershire, WR6 6RH
A little gem in the Teme Valley, around 4878 sq. ft,
with additional accommodation, woodland and paddock,
in all approaching 6 acres.
Reception hall • drawing room • dining room
kitchen with dining area • utility room • cloakroom
boot room • snug • games room.
Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom
three further first floor bedrooms • first floor bathroom
two second floor double bedrooms
with dressing room/study space • three cellar rooms.
Additional first floor accommodation in converted granary including
sitting room • kitchen • bedroom and bathroom.
Garden • woodland and paddock • tennis court
stable block • restored threshing barn with double garage.
In all approaching 6 acres.
DESCRIPtion
Little Blakes is a fine country residence of character and significance
in a peaceful, unspoilt rural setting with fabulous Teme Valley views.
The present owners have carried out complete refurbishment and
improvement during their time at the property, including re-wiring,
re-plumbing and installing new windows and a new roof. The
accommodation is thoughtfully planned, versatile, well maintained
and tastefully decorated. The property boasts many interesting and
attractive features including exposed beams and brickwork, oak
floors and inglenook fireplaces and further benefits from quality
kitchen and bathroom fittings and double glazing throughout.
Many rooms and the garden are south west facing and there are
superb views over beautiful Teme Valley countryside and towards
the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb. The property is eminently suitable
for large families and running a business from home with additional
accommodation ideal for guests, relatives or staff, or providing
potential for rental income or a holiday let. Equestrian interests
are well served by a paddock and recently constructed “Kingsland”
stable block and the grounds also incorporate a tennis court, easily
managed woodland, arboretum, small orchard and kitchen garden.
Accommodation
• A part glazed front door leads into a porch with a flagstone floor,
then into the reception hall with original American oak floor,
which gives access to the main reception rooms and cellar.
• The beautifully presented, south west facing kitchen has a
generous family/dining space and is fitted with an extensive
range of cream “Roundhouse” kitchen units with granite work
surfaces over. The kitchen also incorporates double Franke sinks,
an integrated Bosch dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer and an
oil fired Aga with integral two door companion electric oven set
in a recess with a wooden surround. The room further benefits
from an integrated sound system. The large, bright dual aspect
dining space has an oak floor and French doors leading out to
the garden and is a perfect space for entertaining and large family
gatherings.
• The elegant, south west facing, dual aspect drawing room has a
bay window and two other good sized windows, a “Chesney’s”
stone open fireplace and beamed ceiling.
• The formal dining room has a large window and a beamed
ceiling.
• The useful, well fitted utility room has a Belfast sink, space
for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer and a
pantry with shelving. Door to kitchen garden.
• The snug was created from the former stables and has
dual aspect windows, a Morso wood burner set in a small
inglenook with an oak beam over, oak shelves and cupboards
and exposed beams and trusses to the ceiling.
• The games room was converted from the former granary by
the current owner and features a wood burner in a curved
brick inglenook, oak floor, beamed ceiling and feature
exposed mellow brick wall.
• Completing a superb array of ground floor accommodation
are two cloakrooms, a boot room and a rear hall with a store
cupboard. Below is a generous cellar comprising of three
rooms.
An elegant Regency style staircase leads to the first floor
which comprises:
• The south west facing master bedroom of generous
proportions with a large window affording wonderful rural
views, and benefitting from custom-made fitted wardrobes.
• A very large en-suite master bathroom featuring an
impressive bath with wood and marble surround, separate
shower cubicle and double vanity unit with marble top.
• There are three further double bedrooms on this floor, two of which
have fitted wardrobes and one benefiting from a wash hand basin.
• The family bathroom has a bath with shower over and an
attractive, traditional style suite.
To the second floor are:
• A generous landing with storage and study space.
• A double bedroom with archway through to a dressing room/
study space and a further double bedroom, both having south
west facing views.
Accessible from the main house or via a separate entrance over a
private courtyard is a suite of additional accommodation, mainly on
the first floor of the converted granary, possibly suitable for guests,
relatives or staff or with potential for a rental income or as a holiday
let, and comprising:
• An entrance hall with ceramic tiled floor and oak staircase to
first floor, having full height windows letting in lots of light
Galleried landing.
• A good sized dual aspect sitting room with exposed beams.
• A well fitted kitchen having a ceramic tiled floor, integral electric
oven and ceramic hob, space and plumbing for a slim line
dishwasher and washing machine, and space for a breakfast table.
• A comfortable double bedroom having exposed wall and ceiling
beams, a window and skylight.
• A good sized bathroom with a ceramic tiled floor, bath with
shower over, wooden vanity unit and exposed beams.
Outside, a long private drive leads to gravelled parking for numerous
vehicles and a timber clad double garage adjacent to the restored barn
which could potentially be converted into further accommodation
(subject to planning permission). The gardens to the front and side
of the house have been designed to be easy to manage, being mainly
laid to lawn, edged by pretty herbaceous borders and separated from
the paddock by a “Ha-Ha wall”. A track leads from the paddock to
the stable block which was installed six years ago and comprises three
loose boxes, a tack room with power and water and a loft over, and a
tractor shed and store. To the front and side of the house is a spot lit
paved terrace bordered by a low wall, part covered by a vine covered
pergola for shelter and having herbaceous borders. On the western
side of the house is a very well stocked and nicely maintained kitchen
garden with raised beds and a Hartley Botanic Ltd greenhouse with
electricity supply. There is also a very good sized brick built wood
shed and store housing the boiler.
to the north of the property, beyond the additional accommodation,
is a hard tennis court installed in 2007 and separated from the
accommodation by a gravelled area. a manageable specimen
arboretum includes many mature and interesting trees including a
London plane tree, oak, catalpa, sweet chestnut and holm oak trees
as well as an orchard area with plum and apple trees, and the grounds
extend to a brook at the boundary. in all the land encompasses
approaching 6 acres.
SItUAtIon
Little Blakes occupies a very special unspoilt position within the
glorious teme Valley. The village of shelsley Beauchamp provides
some amenities including a village hall and church. Further local
amenities are available in the nearby villages of Great Witley, martley
and clifton-upon-teme. The property is ideally located for access
to abberley hall school, chantry school in martley and many
fine schools in the area. The cathedral city of Worcester is about
10 miles distant and provides access to the m5 motorway with
rail services available from Worcester to London paddington and
Birmingham. The property is perfectly situated for enjoyment of a
range of country pursuits including walking, particularly along the
Worcestershire Way, horse riding, shooting and hunting, with views
of and easy access to the shelsley Walsh hill climb.
CommUnICAtIon
(road) The property is well placed for access to the surrounding
centres of martley 3 miles, clifton-on-teme 4 miles, Great Witley
4 miles, ombersley 10 miles, Worcester 11 miles, Birmingham 34
miles, Birmingham airport 42 miles, London 138 miles and m5 15
miles (all mileages are approximate).
(rail) railway stations are at Worcester providing services to
Birmingham and London.
(Air) Birmingham international airport offers regular national and
international flights.
SERVICES
mains water and electricity are connected. private drainage and oil
fired central heating. The current owners have installed a panasonic
small business phone system with two telephone lines. integrated
sound system to kitchen and remote control lighting to front of
property.
First Floor above Games room = 60.8 sq m / 654.6 sq ft
total approximate Floor area
(excl. Garage, Workshop & store)
453.2 sq m / 4878.1 sq ft
total approximate Floor area
of stables, tack room & Loft
(excl. courtyard)
82.2 sq m / 884.6 sq ft
top Floor = 61.3 sq m / 660.1 sq ft
cellars = 39.6 sq m / 426.2 sq ft
Ground Floor = 212.9 sq m / 1520 sq ft
First Floor above reception rooms = 118.2 sq m / 1272.1 sq ft
Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows, rooms and any other items are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission, or mis-statement.
This plan is for illustrative purposes only and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. The services systems and appliance shown have not been tested and no guarantee as to their operability or efficiency can be given.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Malvern Hills District Council, Council House, Avenue Road,
Malvern, WR14 3AF. Tel: 03004 560560
Directions
From Worcester City Centre proceed in a North Westerly
direction following the signs for Tenbury Wells. Take a right
hand turn onto the B4204 signposted to Martley. Continue
through the villages of Lower Broadheath and Wichenford.
Upon reaching the village of Martley take a right hand turn at
the ‘T’ junction and continue along the B4204 following the
signs for Clifton-upon-Teme and Tenbury Wells. Just after
crossing the river Teme at Ham Bridge take a right hand turn
signed The Shelsleys. Proceed along this lane taking the next
right hand turn signed Shelsley Beauchamp. Take the left hand
turn adjacent to the village church signed Stanford and Great
Witley. Proceed out of the village passing the village hall on
your left hand side. Just after the speed de-restriction sign take
the right hand turn into the approach driveway of Little Blakes.
AGENTS NOTE
The fireplace is bedroom two and some interior and exterior
wall lights will be excluded from the sale.
AGENTS NOTE 2
The additional accommodation is metered for electricity, water
and oil but is not rated separately for council tax.
AGENTS NOTE 3
There is a covenant and a right of access in place over the drive.
Important Notice (1) These particulars are not to form part of a Sale Contract
owing to the possibility of errors and/or omissions. Prospective purchasers should
therefore satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. (2)
All fixtures, fittings, chattels and other items not mentioned are specifically excluded
unless otherwise agreed within the Sale Contract documentation or left in situ and
gratis upon completion. (3) The property is also sold subject to rights of way, public
footpaths, easements, wayleaves, covenants and any other matters which may affect
the legal title. (4) The Agent has not formally verified the property’s structural
integrity, ownership, tenure, acreage, estimated square footage, planning/building
regulations’ status or the availability/operation of services and/or appliances.
(5) Therefore prospective purchasers are advised to seek validation of all the
above matters prior to expressing any formal intent to purchase. If you require any
further information please contact our Country Homes Department.
Andrew Grant
THE LONDON OFFICE
59/60 Foregate Street
Worcester WR1 1DX
Telephone: 01905 734735
[email protected]
www.andrew-grant.co.uk
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