Worcestershire Estate Agents and Auctioneers - John Sanders

THE PADDOCKS
UPHAMPTON
OMBERSLEY
WORCESTERSHIRE
WR9 0JR

Subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Restriction
(W/91/1095) (Wychavon District Council Tel: 01386 565000)



A freehold, detached country residence situated in a fine location with far reaching aspects towards the Malvern Hills and Worcestershire countryside. Together with 13.57 acres, modern farm buildings including
previous piggery (150’ x 32’), stables with tack room, storage barns and implement sheds.


Offers Based on £665,000 (agricultural value)


VIEWING: By appointment only with letter from Planning Authority confirming eligibility for agricultural occupancy.











SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
This fine country house is situated in the village of Uphampton, approximately one mile from Ombersley, which offers shops, shops, public houses and restaurants and convenient to surrounding towns and the conurbation to the north with its motorway network.

The accommodation comprises:

ENTRANCE PORCHWAY with timber boarded ceiling, ducts for timber door with wrought iron fitments and double glazed window to side.

CENTRAL HALLWAY with two double radiators and under stairs recess. Door leads off to:

FITTED CLOAKROOM with obscure double glazed window to front, wash hand basin set within vanity unit, timber fronted cupboards beneath, tiled splashback, low level W.C., radiator with thermostatic control.

WALK-IN CLOAKS/STORAGE CUPBOARD with access to roof space with storage shelving.

Double doors lead to:

OFFICE (13'3" x 11'1") with double glazed window to front and side and far reaching aspects towards the Malvern Hills.

DINING ROOM (17'9" x 14'9") with double glazed doors. Double glazed patio doors onto paved seated terrace and gardens.

FITTED KITCHEN (15'3" x 10'7") with double glazed window to front with a fitted range of oak fronted units to include base cupboards with drawers over, wall mounted cupboards with 5’3” wall unit with glazed central china display cupboards, working surface with 1½ bowl sink drainer sink unit with mixer tap, Hotpoint four-ring induction hob with Ariston extractor fan and concealed hood over, Siemens double oven and grill with cupboards above and below; built-in wine storage rack; concealed drawer freezer, space for dishwasher, telephone point, immersion heater switch, storage shelving, cooker point, ceiling light and telephone aerials. Open archway leads to

BREAKFAST ROOM (8'4" x 8'2") with double radiator, thermostat controls, timber shelving, eye display shelving.

SITTING ROOM (23' x 14'9") with oak boarded floor, inglenook fireplace with Clear View log burner, open exposed timbers with king post roof truss; double glazed windows and patio doors to terrace.

UTILITY ROOM (7'10" x 6') with part double glazed door to side, access hatch to roof, work surface inset with single bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, tiled splashback, space for dishwasher and tumbler dryer; Potterton EP2001 central heating timer control, three wall cupboards, storage cupboard, rear door leads to:

CARPORT with Worcester oil fired central heating boiler.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE comprising BEDROOM ONE (22' x 12'2") four fitted wardrobes inset with hanging rail and shelving, large bedside table units with drawer stacks and cupboards, TV point. Open archway to DRESSING AREA (6'4" x 6') with obscure double glazed window to front elevation, fitted dressing table unit with central kneehole space and two drawer stacks to side with glass top.

EN SUITE SHOWER with obscure double glazed window to front elevation, fitted with matching cottage suite of timber panelled bath, Mira Excel shower over, glazed shower screen, tiling to back, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet and low level W.C., partial tiling to walls, shaver point and extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO (NURSERY BEDROOM) (8'11" x 6'5") with double glazed window to front.

From the central hallway, an open tread staircase with attractive ballustrading leads to:

GALLERY LANDING with airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and doors to:

BEDROOM THREE (13'4" x 13'4" (to (3'3" level) with double glazed window with aspects towards Malvern, access to roof space, fitted wardrobe inset with hanging rail and storage beneath, radiator, TV aerial point.

FAMILY BATHROOM with double glazed Velux window to rear, matching cottage suite, timber panelled bath with Mira Supreme temperature controlled shower over with tiling to back, glazed shower screen to side, two pedestal wash hand basins, bidet, low level WC, wall tiling, extractor fan, shaver point and linen cupboard.

BEDROOM FOUR (14'9" x 13') with double glazed window to rear, fitted wardrobe inset with hanging rail and shelving, low level storage cupboards having storage facilities in eaves, TV aerial point, display fireplace.

BEDROOM FIVE (16'9" x 11'3") with double glazed Velux window to rear, low level storage cupboards, fitted 4ft deep wardrobe inset with hanging rail and shelving, TV point, hardwood door leads to extensive storage in roof space with boarded floor.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached from a country lane on a mono brick paved entrance with brick tiered pillared walling to sides and metal gates. The drive leads onto a wide carriage sweep with a turning/parking area to the front of the house and the garage block. The tarmacadam drive continues around the rear of the property.

DOUBLE GARAGE (16'5" x 16'5") with two up and over doors to front, access to roof space. Shower Room and WC with adjacent storage.

Off the rear gardens, lies the Barn (45'x 40') with double timber access doors leading to the tarmacadam access driveway and further access door to the rear gardens; concrete flooring. Door to Side Workshop (30' x 16') with side access to rear driveway. This driveway gives sweeping access around the barn.

STABLE BLOCK comprising Three Stables and Tack Room. Good access to three large paddocks and with pony shelter.

The gardens to the rear of the house are private, largely surrounded by walls or adjacent buildings with large stone paved area directly at the rear of the property and area bordered by low level brick walling with stone paved steps leading to the walled lawned gardens. Two arched timber access doors onto the rear driveway together with a Lean-to Greenhouse (16 x 8').

THE PADDOCKS comprised three well fenced paddocks of permanent pasture, as shown on the plan, together with the Previous Piggery (150' x 32') used for the storage of farm implements and produce and stores; mains water to a tap.

SINGLE FARM PAYMENTS
Are received by the present Tenant, who has a Farm Business Tenancy. Vacant possession can be granted at 12 months’ notice.

PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning permission with agricultural occupancy restriction, was obtained from Wychavon District Council on the 8th February 1990 (No: W/89/2213) as follows: ‘The occupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed, or last employed, in the locality, in agriculture as defined in Section 290 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971, or in forestry (including any dependants of such a person residing with him or her), or a widow or widower of such a person.’

GENERAL INFORMATION

TENURE It is understood that the property is Freehold. This should, however, be verified with Solicitors.

SERVICES It is understood that mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. No mains gas is available.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those items expressly mentioned within the confines of these particulars are included in the sale price.

COUNCIL TAX Please contact Wychavon District Council, Council Tax Department on 01386 565000 to ascertain the banding and amount payable for the current year.

ROUTE TO THE PROPERTY From Ombersley, follow the A449 through the village towards Kidderminster. After approximately half a mile turn left signposted Uphampton. Continue along the country lane, past the second turning on the left and the property will be found on the right hand side.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
John Sanders, for themselves and for the vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars are prepared and issued in good faith, are set out as a general guide only and are intended to give a fair summary of the property. Any description given should not be relied upon as statement or representation of fact of that the property or its services are in good condition. Appliances, equipment and services to the property have not been tested by the agent. The purchaser should obtain verification as to their condition from their Solicitor or Surveyor.
Photographs show only certain parts of the property at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances given are approximate only. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning building regulations or other consent has been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending purchaser.
Any plans published within these sales details are for convenience only and although believed to be correct their accuracy is in no way guaranteed. The plans are based upon the Ordnance Survey map by permission of the controller of the H.M. Stationery office.
No person in the employment of John Sanders, or its joint agents, has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. All statements contained in these particulars in relation to the property are made without responsibility on the part of John Sanders or its clients.