The look of this equestrian-friendly property in a Worcestershire village has evolved over the centuries.
There have been contributions made over the centuries to the look of The Wadhouse, Heightington in Bewdley.
Parts of Grade II listed farmhouse date back to the 17th century, with 19th century and 20th century additions.
It is surrounded by 35 acres and has excellent equestrian facilities for keen owners and riders.
As an extra bonus the house even has a self-contained annexe – ideal for elderly relatives, teenagers or guests.
The current owners have improved and decorated throughout, adding an orangery, Laura Ashley décor and window coverings, an integrated Sonos sound system and a remote operated electric AGA.
These marry well with the house’s period features such as exposed beams, sash windows and original floors.
In the Orangery there is a fabulous kitchen with a sitting area that has doors to the patio where there are views towards Abberley, Worcester and The Malvern Hills. It has a limestone floor, units with granite worktops and integrated appliances including an American style fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine, as well as the AGA.
A cosy family room has original exposed brick floor and a multi-fuel burning stove in a brick inglenook fireplace.
The sitting room has windows to two sides including a large bay. A multi-fuel burning stove is housed in a brick inglenook.
The traditional dining room has superb views over the adjoining valley. It has an original oak floor, exposed ceiling beams and another a multi-fuel burning stove.
A period staircase leads to the first and second floors where there are five bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes.
The family bathroom has a Karndean floor, a roll top bath and separate shower cubicle. A second family bathroom also has a bath and a large shower cubicle, while one of the bedrooms benefits from an en suite shower room.
Outside, the multiple gravelled and paved seating areas have been designed to capture the sun throughout the day.
There is a self-contained barn conversion with a sitting room with wooden floor and log burner, and a fitted kitchen that includes a fridge freezer, electric cooker, dishwasher and washing machine.
On the first floor there is a double bedroom and a shower room.
A double garage has a cloakroom and workshop to the ground floor with office/games room above.
Equestrian amenities include a wooden stable block with five standard boxes and one foaling box, a floodlit manege, two schools, and a two-bay barn containing further stables, a machinery store and feed barn.
The land totals more than 35 acres and contains a mix of mature orchards, woodlands, stream, ponds and meadow.
VIEWING INFORMATIONAgent: Andrew Grant, Hamptons International
Tel: 01905 734735, 01386 852205
Web: www.andrew-grant.co.uk, www.hamptons.co.uk
Guide Price: £1,250,000.
