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Guide price£1,750,000
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8 bedroom country house for sale

Knighton-on-Teme, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
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8 bed
4 bath
EPC rating: F*
5,532 sq ft / 514 sq m

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Property description & features

  • Stunning Location
  • Grade II Listed Tudor Manor House
  • Eight Bedrooms
  • Five Reception Rooms
  • Picturesque Gardens with Pond
  • Extensive Range of Outbuildings
  • Potential Annexe / Holiday Lets / Auxiliary Accommodation
  • Potential Business Opportunity / Tourism Project
  • Approximately 9 Acres (3.64 Ha)
Stunning Location, Grade II Listed Tudor Manor House, Eight Bedrooms, Five Reception Rooms, Picturesque Gardens with Pond, Extensive Range of Outbuildings, Potential Annexe / Holiday Lets / Auxiliary Accommodation, Potential Business Opportunity / Tourism Project, Approximately 9 Acres (3.64 Ha)

Situation: Maes Court is nestled in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside enjoying an attractive rural setting surrounded by stunning countryside, offering an unrivalled position for rural living with endless opportunities for walking, riding and country pursuits. Tenbury Wells, Cleobury Mortimer and Ludlow are within easy reach benefitting from independent shops and cafes, primary and secondary schools, golf courses and sports centres. All three towns provide all of the everyday facilities expected with the added bonus of some great pubs and restaurants. Ludlow is also famed for its restaurants, independent shops and festivals. Both Worcester and Birmingham are extremely accessible and provide extensive social, retail and leisure facilities.

The Cathedral city of Worcester has County Cricket within the setting of Worcester Cathedral and Horse Racing on the banks of the River Severn. Notable schools are Lacon Childe in Cleobury (a leading sports college), King Edward’s and Kings School in Worcester, and Moor Park and the Malvern Colleges.

Commuter links include Kidderminster train station which is approximately11 miles away and has a direct rail service to Birmingham and Worcester for onward direct rail connections to London Paddington. There is a direct train to London from Wolverhampton running at regular intervals taking approx 1h 49 minutes. The M42 & M5 are approximately 30 miles away and Birmingham airport can be reached in just over an hour. There is a good road network for access situated from the A456. The historic market town of Ludlow is within easy reach with the county towns of Hereford to the south and Worcester to the south east. Travel links within the area are good with the A49 linking Hereford to the south and the A456 to the east connecting to the M5 and Birmingham. Ludlow is on the main Manchester to Cardiff railway line. Regional International airports are at Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.

Maes Court is a stunning Grade II Listed country house which has been beautifully presented to facilitate the wonderful home it is today offering modern comfort whilst retaining the original features. The property is believed to date back to the 17th century. Internally there are numerous period features including exposed beams, panelling, leaded windows and large Inglenook fireplaces. The accommodation, as it is used today comprises of a reception hall with a wood burning stove, a dining room, a study, a drawing room with wood burning stove and a fully fitted kitchen / family room with bespoke wooden units and integrated appliances including an electric Aga and a Rangemaster. The family area accompanies the kitchen wonderfully and has a beautiful fireplace with a wood burning stove. There is also a second kitchen and sitting room which provides ideal space for axillary accommodation for staff or multi-generational family living. A conservatory provides a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the surroundings, whilst a further sitting room, utility and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor, there is the master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room adjacent. There are four further bedrooms, one of which also benefits from an en-suite bathroom.There is a family bathroom to service the first floor. On the second floor, there are two further rooms which provide additional storage. The layout of the property offers huge flexibility as a large family home or could easily be converted into a Guest House / Boutique Hotel subject to the necessary planning permission.

Gardens and Grounds
Maes Court offers the most beautiful gardens and grounds. The property is accessed via private electric gates leading to a sweeping and impressive drive way. The gardens have been immaculately kept and manicured to create an idyllic setting. There is a wonderful walled garden filled with herbaceous beds and a kitchen garden. There are a number of well-stocked herbaceous borders throughout and the land is flanked with an abundance of mature and specimen trees. There are various seating areas, ideal for seasonal al-fresco dining and entertaining. There is a beautiful large pond housing an array of wildlife. There is plenty of space for a swimming pool and tennis court. In all approximately 9 Acres (3.64ha).

The Folly
The Folly provides additional auxiliary accommodation either as a holiday let or for multi-generational family living. The accommodation comprises: a sitting room with downstairs kitchenette, a shower room and a bedroom enjoying views over the gardens and grounds.

Outbuildings
There is an extensive range of outbuildings at Maes Court including a two-storey traditional brick barn and a double garage which both offer tremendous conversion potential (subject to the necessary planning consents). There are various workshops, stores and stabling throughout the property providing a range of possibilities.

The overall package is a rare opportunity which would suit a lifestyle purchaser as a small holding, multi-generational family living or as a home generating a rental yield or perhaps an investor who wishes to create a potential tourism project including Hotel / Restaurant / Spa / Wedding Venue with easy access to Worcestershire, Birmingham and the West Midlands.

A truly unique opportunity.

Services: Mains water has been installed, a private water supply is used for the garden only. Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating and wood burners. Private drainage.

Council Tax: Band H

Postcode: WR15 8LY

Local Authority: Malvern Hills District Council[use Contact Agent Button])

Broadband Speed: Our research has indicated that full fibre broadband is available at this property. Please conduct your own research to ensure the speeds meet your requirements.

Flood Risk: Surface water, rivers and the sea: Very low risk

Fixtures and Fittings: Whilst all attempts have been made to accurately describe the property in regard to fixtures and fittings, a comprehensive list will be made available by the seller’s solicitors.

Wayleaves, Easements and Rights of Way: The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Directions: From Tenbury Wells, leave on the A456, continue for approximately 2.5 miles and turn left for Knighton-on-Teme, After approximately one mile, Maes Court can be found on your left hand side indicated by its name plaque at the cross roads.

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