Romantics who might like to replay the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet will enjoy the master bedroom in Stoners Farmhouse – a delightful period property in Feckenham, Worcestershire.
A galleried walkway runs above it, providing a stage for the theatrically inclined and a view out over the bedroom below.
This is just one of many features of interest in the Grade II listed house. Dating back to the 17th century, it has exposed timbers, vaulted ceilings, stain glass, flagstone floors and inglenook fireplaces.
The property has been added to over the years and the current owners have left their mark having updated the house while at the same time restoring it to its original beauty.
The room that has most obviously benefitted from more modern touches is the kitchen/breakfast which has units that have been handmade and installed by bespoke kitchen maker Harvey Jones.
It has solid granite work tops, a central island and ample space for a table. There are many appliances including a free-standing oil-fired four-oven Aga and Miele integrated electric oven, induction hob, steam oven, SousChef warming drawer and tall fridge.
This room leads into a large utility room providing a cloakroom and further storage.
There are several reception rooms. The dining room is substantially beamed with exposed timbers running across the ceiling and down and along the walls. There is also a brick open fireplace with a bressumer beam above it.
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On the opposite side of the hallway to the dining room is a charming snug with another large inglenook fireplace, wood burning stove and historic beams and timbers throughout. A stable door leads out from the snug to the back garden.
At the end of the hallway is a door to the drawing room which, though less heavily beamed than the other rooms, has plenty of character.
It too features a large inglenook fireplace with brick surround. Windows to the front and side offer views of the countryside and gardens.
The drawing room leads into the modern garden room which has a flagstone floor and was extended in 2007. It enjoys impressive views of the gardens and opens out to the patio area and formal grounds.
On the first floor, there are three bedrooms. The master and second bedroom both have en suites with stand alone baths, separate showers, basins and toilets. The master en suite also has a bidet.
There is a house bathroom with stand alone bath, corner shower, toilet and basin.
The master suite is particularly impressive with its original wood flooring, open fireplace and gallery above. There is a door to it from the stairs which lead up to the top floor where there is a fourth bedroom that boasts impressive views across north Worcestershire.
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The second bedroom, like the master, has a vaulted and beamed ceiling. High up on the wall between the two rooms there is a feature window.
A triple garage offers superb studio guest accommodation above, including an en suite shower room. This also has eaves storage. There is also a log store and small cellar.
Outside are landscaped gardens with a mixture of mature plants and sculpted shrubs to the patio terrace. Paved walkways surround the property giving access to the front of the house.
A large flagstone patio area is suitable for alfresco dining and has views of the back gardens which are mostly laid to lawn. A decked area at the top takes in the superb views of the surrounding countryside.
The lawn, all the borders, the planted pots and hanging baskets surrounding the house and garage are serviced by an in-built irrigation system.
The gravel driveway is accessed via automated gates. It offers ample parking and leads to the triple garage.
Stoners Farmhouse is situated just off Berrowhill Lane on the edge of the popular village of Feckenham.
The village sits between Alcester and Droitwich Spa and has a selection of attractive village houses of varying ages; some brick, some whitewash and some timbered.
It has two pubs, two churches, a primary school, garage, cricket club, football club and a village shop.
High street shopping can be done in nearby Droitwich Spa which has several supermarkets.
The cities of Worcester and Birmingham are within easy reach and there is good access onto the M5, M42 and M40 motorways.
VIEWING INFORMATION
AGENT: Knight Frank
TEL: 01905 723438
WEB: www.knightfrank.co.uk
GUIDE PRICE: £895,000