Shurnock Court, near Feckenham, , has a history stretching back as far as the 1300s.
It began life as a hunting lodge in the royal hunting grounds of the ancient hamlet of Shurnock.
Now a quintessentially English black and white timbered building, which dates back to the 15th century and was later extended in 1606, it is a truly magnificent retreat nestled in almost 13 acres of grounds.
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Grade II* listed and surrounded by a moat and lakes, this historic six-bedroom home has been refurbished to an incredibly high standard. With original beams on the ceilings and walls throughout, plus panelling, oak joinery and authentic fireplaces, this light and airy house marries history with all the conveniences and luxuries of 21st century living.
Not only does the principal home offer enviable accommodation, there are also a further two properties in the grounds that provide even more living space if the 5,823 sq ft in the main timbered house is not enough.
And, for leisure lovers, there’s an outdoor swimming pool, all-weather tennis court, plus stables and a manège to enjoy.
Unlike the original dwellers of this stunning home, today’s owners approach the property through wrought iron electric gates, which leads on to a sweeping gravel driveway where there is . However, even those who made this their home hundreds of years ago would still recognise the footbridge that leads over the moat to the front door.
It’s not hard to imagine that you’d feel like the Lord of the Manor here. From the moment you walk over the threshold into the large, welcoming entrance hall, it imbues a sense of history and a more than a soupçon of grand living.
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The ground floor has four reception rooms – morning room, sitting room, dining room and drawing room – plus a study and library that is located over the drawing room.
The generous kitchen / breakfast room has a wealth of floor and wall cupboards and there are integrated appliances, including oven/hob in a central island, plus a range cooker. A dining area is on a raised platform. There’s a utility room located in the cellar.
On the first floor there are five bedrooms, three of which are en suite, and a family bathroom, and climb up to the second floor and you’ll find the sixth and largest bedroom, which has also deluxe en-suite facilities.
The secondary accommodation is no less beautifully appointed, , kitchen, shower room and sauna, plus two bedrooms on the first floor. The Coach House has not only a three-car garage and workshop but also a two-bedroom mews apartment with kitchen, bathroom and family room.
The grounds to Shurnock Court are equally as impressive as the property and are a match made in heaven for anyone who needs equestrian facilities. There is a stable block with four loose boxes, feed store and tack room, all of which are laid to concrete. These lead onto the all-weather manège, which is enclosed in post and rail fencing.
Just along from the stables is a large barn with handy office and storage/workshop area.
In addition to the equestrian facilities, there are extensive gardens and paddocks with mature specimen and fruit trees.
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For those hot sunny days, owners of Shurnock Court can enjoy a dip in the pool, which is located in a paved sun terrace, and can spend some time relaxing in the hot tub. And for the more active among you, there’s an all-weather tennis court in which to improve your game.
With lakes, moats and gorgeous Worcestershire countryside as far as the eye can see, this home could be a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet is just 16 miles from Worcester, 16 miles from and 20 from Birmingham.
* Shurnock Court has a guide price of £1.8million. For details, call agent on 01905 723438.