5 bedroom detached house for sale
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Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- A superb period property
- A rural, village location overlooking the village green
- Four reception rooms
- Detached double garage with loft above
- Separate holiday cottage with a potential income
- Stunning walled gardens
- Oozing with character
- It must be viewed to appreciate the shear size, charm and location it has to offer
- Historic former C16th farmhouse
- Driveway to the front
Built with local blue Lias stone and dating back to the mid-16th century, the house has been meticulously restored, preserving its historic character while incorporating modern comforts. The renovation has maintained original features such as exposed beams and stone-flagged floors, blending period charm with contemporary convenience. The property is located behind The Green in Cleeve Prior and is believed to be the oldest house in the village. It radiates warmth and character, creating an inviting atmosphere in every corner. The magnificent reception hall, with its roaring fire in the Inglenook fireplace, sets the tone for this unique and charming home.
The house offers versatile accommodation over two floors. On the ground floor, there is a substantial reception hall with a log burner, a cosy sitting room featuring another log burner, a dining room with a gas fire, and a snug/office. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is equipped with an electric Aga. In addition, there is a utility room, boot room, and cloakroom/W.C. Upstairs, the first floor boasts a large landing and three luxurious double bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bath or shower room.
Adjacent to the main house is The Old Dairy, a charming one-bedroom cottage with its own entrance and private garden. This lovely guest accommodation includes a kitchen, living room with a log burner, a luxurious bathroom, and a separate guest W.C. There is also a summer house in the garden, making it an ideal space for visitors or a holiday let.
Outside - The walled gardens are simply extraordinary, covering more than a third of an acre. These beautifully landscaped grounds feature winding stone paths, a vegetable garden, a greenhouse, an orchard, and a large garden workshop. The gardens are enclosed by an attractive dry stone wall and back onto open countryside, providing a peaceful and picturesque setting.
Outside, there is off-road parking on a driveway laid with blue granite chippings, and a separate double garage equipped with power, lighting, and loft space.
Peacock House - Peacock House, once a 16th-century farmhouse, has been upgraded with great care to respect its period features while introducing modern comforts. This includes an electric Aga with intelligent control, new log burners, and updated bathrooms. The property also benefits from English Heritage-approved secondary glazing with K-glass, and significant improvements have been made to the plumbing and heating systems, including new gas-fired boilers in both the main house and guest cottage.
Key historical features of the house include the magnificent Inglenook fireplace in the reception hall, exposed stonework and beams, multiple fireplaces in the sitting and dining rooms, and original flooring of oak, elm, and flagstone. The first-floor landing is especially impressive, leading to all rooms via a stone staircase, and the house retains many original details such as cupboard doors, entrance doors, and window seats.
Across a stone courtyard from Peacock House sits The Old Dairy, an immaculately renovated one-bedroom cottage. Built with blue Lias stone, this charming annex offers a private entrance and enclosed garden. The cottage features a well-equipped kitchen, a delightful bedroom with an early cheese press, and a luxurious bathroom with underfloor heating. A stable door leads to a charming garden, where a summer house and a gorgeous Cercis, or Judas tree, enhance the setting.
The gardens at Peacock House are truly exceptional, with a stone terrace providing the perfect spot for al fresco dining. Winding pathways lead through a variety of beautifully planted beds, with mature oak, yew, and walnut trees scattered throughout. At the far end, you’ll find a vegetable patch, orchard, and a large garden workshop, all set against the tranquil backdrop of open countryside.
At the front of the house, a lovely cottage garden is enclosed by a holly hedge and features a magnificent Yew Peacock Topiary, a village landmark with historical significance. Pedestrian access on either side of the house leads to The Dairy Cottage, while the driveway offers off-road parking. Additionally, the property includes a double garage with power and light, as well as loft space accessed via an external staircase.
Additional Information - Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage.
Gas fired central heating to both house and cottage.
Council Tax: Rated band G
Local Authority - Wychavon
The Dairy Cottage holds a separate title and currently rated for business use and subject to 100% small business rates relief.
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