Grove House nr ledbury herefordshire

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1 Grove House nr ledbury herefordshire

2 Grove House DYKE HOUSE LANE BROMSBERROW HEATH LEDBURY HEREFORDSHIRE HR8 1QY A substantial yet elegant Grade II listed country home with impressive outbuildings Mileage M50 (J2) 2 miles Ledbury 4 miles Cheltenham 24 miles Bristol 48 miles Birmingham 50 miles (Distances approximate) Grove House Ground Floor: reception hall dining room drawing room boot room & cloakroom gun room sitting room study cloakroom cellar Leisure Wing: billiards room utility two gymnasium rooms shower room & w.c. guest bedroom suite with separate entrance First Floor: kitchen/breakfast & family room master bedroom with en suite bathroom & dressing room two further bedrooms with en suite facilities Second Floor: bedroom with en suite four further bedrooms bathroom Groom Cottage Annexe Sitting room shower room first floor bedroom / office Outbuildings Party barn storage barn stabling workshop further ancillary accommodation Gardens & Grounds Walled garden tennis court formal gardens wildlife pond paddocks In all about 10.5 acres Savills Cheltenham The Quadrangle Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1PZ cheltenham@savills.co.uk savills.co.uk

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4 Situation Grove House is situated on Dyke House Lane close to the village of Bromsberrow Heath. The location provides a beautiful rural setting which is also convenient for road communications from the A417 and M50. Rail links are close at hand from Ledbury Station, which has regular trains to London, and Birmingham. Description Grove House comprises an attractive Grade II Listed period property which is believed to date back to the 14th Century with later additions from the 15th and 18th Centuries. There is a pretty easterly elevation and an impressive array of later additions providing grand and flexible accommodation. The house is complemented by a substantial selection of outbuildings and ancillary accommodation together with beautiful formal gardens and paddocks. The house offers well laid out accommodation enjoying a great deal of natural light and is situated over three floors. The current owners have created a complementary fusion of period features together with the benefit of attractive modern finishes. Worthy of note is the first floor location of the kitchen / breakfast room & family room which provides a wonderful elevated position as well as direct access to the tiered lawns and al fresco dining area. The ground floor features a delightful reception hall with limestone flooring and dog s tooth cornicing. At the head of the reception hall is a cloakroom. The drawing room occupies the easterly elevation and features period oak panelling and four window seats below delightful tall period windows. The dining room features exposed oak strip flooring, half timbered walling, and beam work with an Inglenook fireplace. Beyond is a large boot room with cloakroom. The sitting room provides informal accommodation with a study and store room and there is a staircase leading up to the kitchen and a further concealed staircase up to the bedrooms. Grove House has a bedroom suite at ground floor level with internal and external access. Situated beyond is a leisure wing comprising a snooker room, utility / service kitchen, two gymnasium rooms and a shower with w.c. The first floor accommodation is accessed via principal and secondary staircases. A beautiful galleried landing features Georgian and Victorian picture windows and gives access to the master bedroom suite and two further bedroom suites. Formerly the drawing room, the excellent kitchen & breakfast room is situated at first floor level and has a commanding position with views over the formal gardens. A substantial half glazed door gives access to the gardens. There are a wealth of floor and wall mounted kitchen cupboards and black fleck granite work surfaces. Tall storage cupboards house a larder with shelving to one side and concealed space for a free-standing fridge/freezer to the other. A prominent staircase leads down to the informal sitting room.

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6 The second floor is accessed from the galleried landing. There is a delightful bedroom suite and three further good sized bedrooms with bathroom and box room within the attractive roof space. Grove House has the benefit of good ancillary accommodation with the Groom s Cottage which provides a two floor annexe with sitting room bedroom and shower room and Forget-Me-Knot Cottage which forms part of the walled garden and provides a bedroom, living room, shower room and kitchen. The impressive array of outbuildings complements the extensive living accommodation and it is worthy of note that the property has previously been used as a wedding venue. The substantial Party Barn gives an excellent entertainment facility both kitchen and service kitchen, cloakrooms and large floor areas. There is a further range of good storage buildings together with stabling facilities and implement stores. Outside, Grove House is accessed via twin wrought iron electric gates with two further vehicular access points along its perimeter. A tarmac driveway leads to a broad sweeping gravelled apron and turning area to the side of the house. A gravelled sitting area with fountain is situated to the southerly edge of the house. There are beautiful tiered lawns to the west of the house with an elevated all-weather tennis court with an all-weather surface and dedicated al fresco dining area. A beautiful walled garden and vegetable garden with green house is situated to the north west of the house. Sweeping lawns and a wildlife pond with perimeter walk and sitting areas are to the south easterly side. Paddocks are situated beyond to the south and the east. In all about 10.5 acres. Directions From Junction 2 of the M50 Take the A417 Gloucester road westwards for approximately 2 miles. Bear left on Beach Lane towards Bromsberrow Heath. Upon entering the village turn right at the Post Office onto Dyke House Lane. After approximately half a mile the entrance to Grove House will be found on your right hand side. Additional Information Fixtures and Fittings: All those items regarded as tenant s fixtures and fittings together with fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings as well as garden ornaments are excluded from the sale, but may well be available by separate negotiation. Services: Mains water, electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. 3phase electric and modern alarm system. Local Authority: Forest of Dean District Council Council Council Tax: Band H Viewing: Strictly by appointment with Savills

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8 Floor Plans Grove House, Bromsberrow Heath Gross internal area (approx): House: 753 sq m (8,106 sq ft) Cottage 77 sq m ( 829 sq ft) Outbuildings: 576 sq m ( 5,945 sq ft) Total: 1,406 sq m ( 14, 880 sq ft) For identification only. Not to Gymnasium X '1" X 12'8" Billiards room 8.67 X '5" X 17'10" Cellar 4.47 X '7''x 11'4" Denotes restricted head height > - - Sitting room 5.59 X '4" X 17'8" Kitchen/Breakfast/Family room 7.33 X '1" X 23'5" IHJ Dining room 6.08 X '10"x 17'4" Drawing room 9.27 X '4" X 14'9" Bedroom X '6"x 13'1" Bedroom x '10"x 15'1" Second floor Ground floor First floor Savills Cheltenham The Quadrangle Imperial Square, Cheltenham, GL50 1PZ cheltenham@savills.co.uk savills.co.uk Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise CS Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk