7 bed detached house for sale

Broughton Green, Hanbury, Worcestershire WR9

Becknor Manor is a substantial Grade II listed period property which is exceptionally presented throughout and is set in immaculate grounds and gardens of approximately three and a half acres, in a private rural location. The property is believed to date back to 1550 and has been extended and restored to a very high standard, and offers a wealth of exposed timbers and other original features, including medieval finial decoration in the drawing room. The practical layout ensures comfort and functionality for day-to-day living.

There are six bedrooms, four of which are en suite, two further bathrooms and a one bedroom, one-bathroom, self-contained annexe offering excellent guest accommodation. The modern kitchen is well-appointed and has numerous built-in high specification appliances, and there are four further reception rooms and a home office. The sweeping driveway and stunning gardens surround the property and there is a four-car garage and a delightful outdoor heated swimming pool, which is perfect for entertaining family and friends.

The property is approached through a large oak-framed porch and into the substantial reception hall, with a Jacobean-style staircase rising to the first floor. The dining room has a large inglenook fireplace with an open fire. The kitchen has built-in appliances including a Westahl stainless steel cooker which operates with both lpg gas and electricity and includes an induction hob, griddle and wok burner, as well as multiple ovens. There is a Miele dishwasher, drinks fridge, full-size fridge and freezer, Quartz worktops, and a spiral second staircase to the first floor. Utility room and back cloakroom.

The drawing room has exposed timbers and a substantial stone Minster fireplace. There are decorative finials on some of the beams and original wattle and daub panels. French doors lead outside. The sitting room has an open fire with glass doors and marble surround and French doors to the rear gardens, with a study beyond.

There are four bedrooms in the main sections of the house and two bedrooms and a bathroom in the wing above the kitchen.

The principal bedroom is spacious with a vaulted beamed ceiling and a stone fireplace and enjoys views of the garden. There is a superb, fitted dressing room and an en suite bathroom complemented by marble finishings. There are two bedrooms with en suite shower rooms. On the second floor is a large games room and a store.

A glazed entrance hall adjoining the four-car garage gives access to the Coach House apartment, which has fine exposed timberwork, a kitchen, a bathroom, a bedroom and a large living/dining room.

Becknor Manor is approached via a sweeping driveway with an ample parking area to the front of the property. Extending to about 3.5 acres, the gardens are mainly laid to lawn and there is a large turning circle which has lawns, box hedging, rose beds, numerous shrubs with a very pretty wildlife pond in front of it and exceptional views across the open countryside. The current owners have created an organic fruit and vegetable garden with raised beds and a large soft fruit cage.

To the rear of the property, which faces south, an outdoor heated swimming pool area has been created with a water feature, an attractive patio area and a thatched summer house with seating. Lawns and well-maintained flower beds surround the whole property. A glass greenhouse has been designed to match the period of the property and also includes a pool summer house. There is also a changing room with a shower and WC for the swimming pool.

Another smaller summer house nestles on the edge of the larger wildlife pond is the perfect spot to enjoy the evening sunsets. As well as the entertaining areas there are handy wood stores, two dog kennels and a boiler room.

Further land of in all about 5.5 acres with separate road access is available by separate negotiation. A footpath crosses this area

Becknor Manor is situated on a long private country lane and drive is set well back at the end of a long private drive, a medieval manor house standing in mature, formerly moated grounds with great privacy, in the very sought-after central Worcestershire settlement of Broughton Green. The property is located in the parish of Hanbury, which boasts an active church, village hall, cricket club, and village pub. A monthly parish magazine keeps residents informed about local activities, about 1 mile away. The National Trust property Hanbury Hall, Hanbury Church and The Jinney Ring Craft Centre are also located close by.

The spa town of Droitwich offers a wide variety of shopping and business services, including a Waitrose supermarket and a train station with regular direct connections to Birmingham and onward connections to London. County cricket in the setting of the cathedral and horse racing on the banks of the River Severn.

Excellent schools are located within the city and county, including Bromsgrove School, Winterfold House Preparatory School, King's and The Royal Grammar Schools in Worcester, and the Malvern Colleges.

Excellent road access makes the M5, M40 and M42 easily accessible. Regular trains also run from Worcester to London and Birmingham, and Warwick Parkway provides a fast train to London Marylebone. Birmingham International Airport is readily accessible.

There is superb walking and riding around quiet country lanes in this picturesque part of rural Worcestershire. Becknor Manor is well placed for ready access to the north Cotswolds and Broadway, as well as Stratford-upon-Avon, Great Malvern and The Malvern Hills and Warwick.

Droitwich Spa 4 miles, Bromsgrove 7.5 miles, Worcester 9.5 miles, Worcester Parkway station 12 miles, M5 (J6) 6 miles, Stratford-upon-Avon 24 miles, Birmingham 26 miles, Cheltenham 30 miles. (All distances are approximate).