Vale Farm in Headley Heath, North Worcestershire, could be a New Year bargain for a canny buyer.

The family residence, which enjoys a rural setting with views over open countryside, has just had a price drop to offers in excess of £600,000.

A spacious detached farmhouse, it has a kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, dining room and drawing room with inglenook fireplace.

The separate sitting room has glazed sliding doors out to the garden.

On the first floor the master bedroom has an en-suite and there are four further bedrooms and a separate family bathroom.

The property has a triple garage, gardens and a separate orchard, plus a paddock. There are also former dog kennels with an enclosed dog-run but these outbuildings could be put to a number of uses.

Guide price £600,000. Agent: Knight Frank on 01789 297735 on tap to visit www.knightfrank.co.uk.