The Bishop of Bath and Wells was infamous in the series Blackadder for his alleged fondness for eating babies.
Hopefully the actual Bishop of Bath and Wells who owned this now Grade II listed farmhouse back in the 13th century did not share the comedic cleric’s appetite for snacking on toddlers.
Hall Farm in Stoke Bliss, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, is a perfect rural hideaway comprising a farmhouse, cottage and farm buildings set within 14 acres of rolling pastureland.
The main property still retains many of its original features most notably some magnificent timber framing including close studding, a crossed beamed ceiling in the dining room and vaulted master bedroom with exposed cruck frame.
Later Tudor and Victorian wings have extended the property, transforming it into an impressive family home which has been the subject of an extensive restoration by the present owners.
Reception rooms include a drawing room with contemporary woodburning stove and a sitting room, both of them enjoying fine views out over the surrounding countryside.
The spacious kitchen/breakfast room is at the centre of the ground floor accommodation. Finished by Heaven and Stubbs, it has hand-built units and a combination of fine granite and oak work surfaces.
There is a range cooker with an electric induction hob and flue in place for an Aga if desired.
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It is supported by a utility and a downstairs toilet.
There are five bedrooms altogether including the vaulted master. These are served by stylish fitted bath and shower rooms.
The farm enjoys an enviable setting at the head of its private driveway with glorious elevated views across rolling countryside to the south and west.
Attractive lawned gardens surround the house with fields beyond.
The drive separates and leads to Horseshoe Cottage which has its own exclusive gated access.
This is an attractive period cottage retaining a wealth of character and benefitting from its own attractively landscaped garden.
Inside the rooms include a hall, kitchen, sitting room, cloakroom two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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The cottage offers a great opportunity to generate a separate income or alternatively can be used as ancillary accommodation for guests.
Attached to Horseshoe Cottage is the Granary, a large period building which has been converted to create an impressive first floor office or studio with kitchen and cloakroom facilities.
It is perfect for a home based business or for use as a games room. The ground floor provides extensive workshop and storage space.
The building has scope for further development subject to the necessary planning and other consents.
Pastureland surrounds the house, stock fenced with water to each enclosure and sloping away gently to the front leading down to the Kyre Brook on the south western boundary.
Modern farm buildings are set around extensive yardage including open bay barns and a larger portal barn that is ideal for stock or potential conversion to American Barn style stabling.
Hall Farm enjoys open views across west Worcestershire and into the Welsh Marches. Its driveway is off a small lane running through countryside between Bromyard and Tenbury Wells.
Both these market towns are within easy reach and provide excellent facilities including schooling, supermarkets, doctor’s surgeries and leisure facilities. The towns are also renowned for their local produce sourced from across Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire.
The area surrounding Hall Farm is criss-crossed with numerous footpaths and bridal ways giving some beautiful rides and walks.
A few miles to the east is the highly regarded Upper Sapey Golf Club.
The marches towns of Ludlow and Leominster are also both within easy reach as are Great Malvern and Hereford.
Worcester is also readily accessible via Clifton on Teme and Martley, with rail stations offering services to London and Birmingham along with the M5 for commuting to Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Hall Farm is also well placed for many of the renowned independent schools in the area including those at Abberley, Lucton, Moor Park, Colwall, Hereford, Malvern and Worcester.
VIEWING INFORMATION
AGENT: Fisher German
TEL: 01905 726220
WEB: www.fishergerman.co.uk
GUIDE PRICE: £1,250,000