Description
An immaculate farm with a superbly refurbished farmhouse enjoying a very peaceful position. Includes a large ancillary modernised barn incorporating a studio apartment, gymnasium, workshop, garaging and stables, set adjacent to the house and enjoying the outlook across the beautiful gardens. The driveway separates and leads past the farmhouse providing access to a detached, secluded farmyard comprising a modern building (2,800 sq ft) with a good yard area. The land is free draining, permanent rolling pasture with a significant area of mature woodland.

Situation
The villages of Whitbourne, Knightwick and Suckley have a local school, churches, good pubs, shops and a butchers. Nearby Bromyard has good local facilities and Great Malvern with all its culture is close by. Worcester has all that would be expected of a city with premiership rugby, horse racing and county cricket. Rail services to London (Paddington) and Birmingham. Local footpaths and bridle ways provide superb access to this glorious countryside. This part of the country has a timeless appeal with pasture fields and orchards in glorious unspoilt undulating countryside. The views from the top of the farm over the Herefordshire and Worcestershire countryside are superb.

Highfields Farm
Highfields Farm is a delightful country home which has been totally refurbished to a contemporary standard by the current owners. The farmhouse originates from the 1600's and was extended some 18 years ago. The care and attention put into the whole property, its gardens and land, is clearly evident on inspection. The house itself extends to just under 3,000 sq ft and there is the potential to enclose the loggia if desired.

Accommodation
The glazed porch leads through to an impressive dining hall which has a limestone paved floor. There is a log burner on a flagstone hearth and sliding patio doors that lead to the southerly facing gardens. The drawing room is a fine room, also with a log burner to the far corner on a flagstone hearth. Sliding patio doors lead to the west and overlook a quiet area of the gardens where there is a pool and fountain. The study is in a peaceful corner of the house. At the heart of the house is the kitchen/breakfast room. This has a range of contemporary floor mounted units with polished granite work surfaces. There is a large Lacanche range cooker and terracotta slate floor. The terracotta slate floor leads through to the large utility where the traditional floor mounted units have a French style. Polished granite work tops and a Belfast sink. The conservatory enjoys aspects to the gardens and double doors lead out to the loggia. On the first floor are four bedrooms, three of which are en suite.

The Barn
To the south east of the house is the large modernised barn. This has been tastefully clad with natural timber and incorporates the adjoining traditional barn. Central to this building is a substantial enclosed garage amp; store room, easily accommodating four cars. Above the garaging is a gymnasium with doors leading to a balcony. Subject to the necessary consents, this room could have a variety of uses. The traditional part of the barn has a studio apartment to its first floor; it is open plan to a kitchen area and glazed doors lead through to an east facing balcony. There is an en suite shower room making this separate accommodation from the main house. The ground floor contains a good workshop. This space was designed to be converted into a ground floor of a cottage with the studio above providing the first floor (subject to any necessary consents). At the southern end is a covered area with two enclosed stables.

The Gardens
A large, south facing lawn leads down away from the farmhouse. From the lane the gardens are hedged giving much privacy. The lawns are interspersed with a variety of mature trees and shrubs with a delightful seat beneath a mature tree at the centre. Stone steps and walls lead up through the gardens where the borders are bursting with a variety of plants providing much colour and scent. An impressive wisteria grows on the south side of the house.

The Farmyard
The gated driveway from the lane leads off to the house and provides a separate access to the farmyard. This drive is landscaped with a laurel hedge to the one side, making it private from the farmhouse and gardens. The farmyard has a concrete yard and modern farm building. This barn is of modern construction with steel frame and block walls and is predominantly enclosed with concrete aprons. The building was designed for wintering livestock and as a useful machinery/forage store. There is a field shelter in the first field.

The Land
The rolling grassland extends to about 20 acres. The fields are stock fenced with mains water troughs. The fields slope gently to the south, making this good productive land and generally free draining. There are about two acres of old orchard immediately behind the house with a mixture of damson, pear, apple, greengage and cherry trees.

The Woodland
The woodland extends to 21.68 acres and runs to the south and south east of the farmland, bordering the River Teme in the north east corner. The shooting rights are not owned.

Agents Notes
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs 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. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Joint Sole Agents
Fox Grant are acting jointly with Knight Frank, Worcester office in the sale of this property.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central and water heating. Telephone subject to BT regulations. Broadband.

Local Authority
Herefordshire Council, tel 01432 260000.

Council Tax
The property is Band G for Council Tax purposes.

Plans, Areas & Schedules
Based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. Any error or mis-statement shall not annul the sale or entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

Fixtures & Fittings
Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures amp; fittings are excluded from the sale.

Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 Fox Grant and their clients give notice: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs 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. Fox Grant has not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.