10 bedroom detached house for sale

A remarkable Grade II listed Jacobean-style estate set in landscaped gardens, woodland and supporting paddocks.

Description

Discreetly located on the outskirts of a well-regarded village, Chambers Court is an outstanding Jacobean-style estate. Having undergone a complete and extensive renovation by the current vendor, the property shows to an exemplary standard with striking accommodation equating to over 11,000 square feet of living space. Offered to the market without an onward chain, Chambers Court is arguably one of the finest houses in the county. Sat within approx. 34 acres of formal gardens, woodland and paddocks, the associated views are palpable, most notably the westerly facing Malvern Hills.

Approached via a cascading driveway which sweeps to the central courtyard, the accommodation is entered by way of a traditional reception hall. The ground floor consists of three superb reception rooms: a formal drawing room, a sitting room and a spacious dining room which affords the ideal place to host social gatherings. In addition there is a utility room and a dedicated study. Arguably the heart of the home, is the truly outstanding kitchen/breakfast room: fitted with a comprehensive range of units, integrated appliances, cabinetry and a duplex range cooker. The orangery is the perfect complement to the bespoke kitchen, providing further entertaining space, it enjoys far-reaching views over the landscaped garden.

The first floor consists of seven bedrooms and a plethora of en suite bathrooms. The principal suite has the benefit of a fitted dressing room, whilst the further six bedrooms are in superb decorative order and enjoy commanding views. Of note: the first floor offers the ability to utilise part of the accommodation as a self-contained apartment for extended family or working staff.

The upper floor has three further double bedrooms, a beautifully-appointed family shower room and a truly outstanding 4K, Dolby Atmos cinema room. Furthermore, the property benefits from state-of-the art home automation system that feeds music throughout the home.

The grounds are a fabulous extension of the estate having been painstakingly attended to by the current vendor. There are a number of themed areas, all of which enjoy their own characteristics with impressive views of the immediate escarpment. Principally laid to a manicured lawn, interspersed with an array of mature trees, established borders, shrubs and plants. There are a number of idyllic seating areas all of which afford the ideal place to rest, relax and entertain. The Victorian rear garden is enclosed by a traditional red brick wall and houses a kitchen garden, greenhouse, soft fruit trees with boxed hedge pathways. In addition there are two areas of woodland, located to the south and north/west boundaries, which contain private footpaths that later connect to public rights of way once beyond the perimeter of the estate.

There are a series of outbuildings which includes a triple-bay garage together with store-houses and a useful garden shed. In addition there is an electric vehicle charging point. An all-weather tennis court, a raised deck and hot tub add to the leisure facilities.

Location

Longdon is a village situated approximately five miles outside of Tewkesbury. The village enjoys a country Public House, The Hunters Inn, a village church, countryside walks and a wonderful view of the Malvern Hills. The larger towns of Tewkesbury and Upton-upon-Severn provide a wider range of amenities to include supermarkets, restaurants, public houses and coffee houses.

Cheltenham is approximately 14 miles away: famed as one of the most complete Regency towns in England and historically the original and most fashionable spa.

Less than a hundred miles from London it nestles beautifully between the Cotswold Hills and the Wye Valley, and is home to numerous prestigious schools including Cheltenham College, Cheltenham Ladies College, Dean Close and Pates Grammar.

For those with a taste for the finer things in life, there are Michelin starred restaurants, numerous bars, stylish shops and salons aplenty. For art and history lovers there is The Wilson, Cheltenham’s newly refurbished museum and art gallery, whilst Cheltenham also has a thriving cultural scene that includes two concert halls and three theatres.

Communications are excellent: the M50 Motorway is within a very close commute providing direct access to the M5 motorway and in turn to The West Country, Bristol and The Midlands. Both Cheltenham and Tewkesbury have a mainline train station to London Paddington (approx. 2hrs 15 minutes)

Square Footage: 11,087 sq ft



Additional Info

Services connected: Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating.

Local Authority: Malvern Hills District Council.