6 bedroom equestrian property for sale

An impressive private 6 bedroom barn conversion with stables, 12.50 acres and far reaching views.

Bushy Hill Barn is constructed of brick under a tiled roof and dating from the 18th Century, Bushy Hill was converted in 2007 creating a stunning modern family home taking full advantage of the southerly aspect and open views. The property provides versatile accommodation with high ceilings throughout. There are two distinct but linked parts with a single storey wing providing the option of creating a separate self-contained annexe if required but serves equally well as a guest wing. A bespoke kitchen is in the centre of the house with full height windows, seating area with log burner, a two-oven electric Aga and Aga module, central oak island and integrated Meile appliances including dishwasher, combination oven, fridge and a wine cooler. A large dining room adjoins this area from where double doors open to the well-proportioned drawing room. The ground floor also provides a utility room off the kitchen and a very useful boot room and cloakroom off the main hall. There are four double bedrooms in the main barn served by three bathrooms to include a superb ensuite bathroom off the main bedroom. The bedrooms have great character with full height ceilings and enjoy superb distant views.
Bushy Hill Barn is situated in an elevated rural location on the border of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire between Honeybourne and Mickleton, near the foot of the Cotswolds escarpment. Mickleton, only 3 miles away, has several shops including a post office, general stores and butcher, a parish church, Methodist chapel and two public houses, a hotel, doctors’ surgery and a newly built primary school and nursery. The property is conveniently located for Cheltenham, Evesham and Stratford-upon-Avon and most Midland centres are within commuting distance. There are mainline stations to London Paddington at Honeybourne (approx. 1.5 miles) and Moreton-in-Marsh (approx. 12 miles). There are the National Trust gardens at Hidcote Bartrim and Kiftsgate House and Gardens (both approx. 1 mile outside the village of Mickleton), lovely country walks and beautiful limestone villages. Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon have renowned theatres and for the race-goer there are National Hunt courses at both these centres. Golf at Broadway and Naunton, a leisure club at the Lygon Arms Hotel and Dormy House.
The gardens and grounds are a particular feature, amounting to over 12.50 acres (approximately) and bounded by natural hedges with grassland subdivided in part with post and rail fencing. An electric gate opens onto the home drive which leads down to a parking area at the front of the house and sweeps round to the rear. Formal gardens are on the south west side to the front planted with roses, box hedging and lawn; vegetable plot at the rear with raised beds and poly-tunnel. Also to the rear is a timber stable block with concrete apron comprising four loose boxes and hay store. Within the front paddock is a natural dew pond with willows.

PROPERTY INFORMATION:

Agents Note: The property owns the majority of the drive over which a right of way exists for the neighbouring land owner who contributes to maintenance costs.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating with underfloor heating. Private drainage.