Friesland Farm Oddingley Lane, Crowle, Worcester

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1 Friesland Farm Oddingley Lane, Crowle, Worcester

2 A Beautifully Refurbished Period Farmhouse With About 8.6 Acres Of Land. Crowle, Worcester A delightful farmhouse with incredible views which has been beautifully enhanced by the current owners. It is situated with plenty of land and equestrian facilities including an all-weather ménage and stabling. The property also has a range of outbuildings useful for conversion (one barn has already been made into ancillary accommodation as a selfcontained flat). EPC = F Sq. Ft. Guide Price 1,350,000 Ref: COU Situation: Friesland Farm enjoys a delightful position at the end of a not through lane on the edge of the village of Crowle. It sits at the top of a bank so commands glorious views across the surrounding countryside. Crowle is a thriving village with excellent local amenities, all within walking distance, including the ancient parish church of Saint John the Baptist, a renowned primary school, post office, public house with restaurant, parish hall and excellent social and sports facilities. A new community shop is being set up. Extensive opportunities for shopping, leisure and education are available within the nearby city of Worcester and there is quick and easy access to the M5 motorway.

3 Description The property is entered through a substantial porch with double oak doors and into a dramatic hallway which has limestone paving with an architecturally interesting solid oak and glass staircase creating a galleried landing above. Immediately off this impressive reception hall there are two reception rooms including the large drawing room with substantial Bath stone pillared fireplace with wood burning stove within, full height glazed windows with a pair of French doors either side providing an intoxicating view across the glorious east Worcestershire countryside. To the other side is the dining room with original quarry stone tiled floor and open fireplace again within a beautiful Bath stone surround. Adjacent to the dining room is a snug also with an open fireplace with a stone surround and mantel and a sash window also taking in the wonderful views over the property s adjacent land and the far reaching views beyond. The dining room has a part glazed door with fan window above, opening up onto the rear patio area. The more recent addition to the house is a substantial kitchen breakfast room area which has been beautifully designed and put together and includes a bespoke handmade kitchen with oak units, drawers and cupboards with a double thick granite work surface incorporating a large butlers sink with boiling water tap, dishwasher, space for a wine fridge, an LPG operated Rangemaster Toledo five hob and double oven with grill; there is also an LPG fired four oven twin hob Aga. Adjacent to the kitchen is the utility room with a red and blue brick tiled floor, plumbing for a washing machine, ventilation for a tumble dryer and continuation of the bespoke kitchen theme. The other half of the kitchen has a large dining area and the whole room is based on an underfloor heated Cotswold stone floor which continues through an archway into the light and bright morning room with fitted cupboards and shelving and large double glazed doors that open up onto the lawn garden to the side. A board and latched door opens back into the corridor opposite the downstairs house WC.

4 The property has two staircases which access the first floor, the principal staircase is located in the dining hall and is a beautiful pine staircase which rises to a large landing area to the first two family bedrooms. Both bedrooms both have a shower rooms, with hand wash basin, WC and travertine tiles across the flooring and the walls. Also located at this end of the house is the family bathroom also with travertine tiles, large Heritage bathtub, WC and hand wash basin set within a vanity cupboard. The master bedroom has original cupboards and wardrobes, a multi-paned sash window with an exceptional view across the glorious countryside bas well as an en suite shower room with hand wash basin, WC and travertine tiling from floor to ceiling. The second staircase has a door back to the master bedroom and to the light and bright guest suite which has a pretty Victorian fireplace and an en suite bathroom with travertine tiled floor, hand wash basin and WC set within vanity cupboards and a Jacuzzi spa bath with shower cubicle above along with a heated towel rail. Cellarage There are spacious cellars off the dining hall which are perfect for the storage of wine storage. Outside: The property benefits from approximately 8.5 acres of gardens and grounds which include fields that have been carefully split into separate paddocks, all water fed, a small celebratory woodland to the far end of the land as well as a stable block of four stables including a feeding room and small hay barn. (Purchasers should note that there is a temporary stable which is on skis and are not included within the sales particulars as they are not in ownership). Within the paddocks there is a field shelter and corral. There is a further satellite field of about an acre which has the advantage of a large full size all weather surface manège. Adjacent to the property is a large tarmac parking area for many vehicles also providing access to courtyard consisting of three stables within a brick and tiled barn adjacent to a more historical red brick and tiled barn where there is a stable door into a storage area

5 with a loft area above as well as a workshop and access to a garage within the ground floor of the barn. The Flat: The flat is positioned above the double garage and consists of a sitting room, a bedroom and a shower room. Please note that our vendors have secured planning permission (planning reference: GPDQ/16/03004/GPDQ) which allows for the conversion of this entire barn into substantial additional residential accommodation. Services: LPG gas reservoir, mains electricity, mains water, private drainage to a Klargester system. N.B. There is an existing well which is not extracted from. Council Tax: Wychavon District Council currently tax band G. Directions: From junction 6 of the M5 proceed South East on the A4538. Turn left at the second roundabout, signposted Tibberton and Crowle then take the first right for Crowle. Entering the village (approximately 2.8 miles from the motorway junction), turn left onto Netherwood Lane opposite the Oddingley signpost and after about 0.25mile fork right; Friesland Farm is the last house on the right hand side. Communications: (Road) Worcester 5, Droitwich 7, Birmingham 29, London 130, M5 3 (All mileages are approx.) (Rail) Railway stations are available at Worcester and Droitwich. (Air) Birmingham International Airport offers regular national and international flights and together with the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham International Railway Station can be accessed off Junction 6 of the M42. For Satnav: WR7 4AD.

6 Floorplans In order to view this property or if you are considering selling contact us on: T E. andrew-grant.co.uk These particulars are not to form part of a Sale Contract owing to the possibility of errors and/or omissions. Prospective purchasers should therefore satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. All fixtures, fittings, chattels and other items not mentioned are specifically excluded unless otherwise agreed within the Sale Contract documentation or left in situ and gratis upon completion. The property is also sold subject to rights of way, public footpaths, easements, wayleaves, covenants and any other matters which may affect the legal title. The Agent has not formally verified the property s structural integrity, ownership, tenure, acreage, estimated square footage, planning/building regulations status or the availability/operation of services and/or appliances. Therefore prospective purchasers are advised to seek validation of all the above matters prior to expressing any formal intent to purchase.