Situation
Great Gables is situated in a peaceful and secluded location, within the parish of Bosbury and adjoining open countryside. The property enjoys glorious views over its elegant and mature landscaped gardens towards May Hill and The Malvern Hills. This part of Herefordshire lies close to the Worcestershire border and is renowned for its scenic and unspoilt countryside. The area offers a sought-after rural quality of life combined with excellent communication links to the rest of the country.

Education
There is an excellent selection of both private and state schools in the area. There is a primary school and an independent day nursery at Bosbury. The Elms and The Downs Prep Schools are close by at Colwall. Independent schools are within easy reach and include Malvern St James and Malvern College, Kings Worcester and Hereford Cathedral. State primary and secondary schools are also available at both Ledbury and Malvern. More information is available on www.isc.co.uk for independents and www.herefordshire.gov.uk for state schools.

Local Facilities
Great Gables is situated in a fantastic private setting, close to the thriving village of Bosbury with its charming 12th century Church, village Inn, primary school and cricket club. Many of the houses are timber framed and are of architectural note.The property is well placed for the local centres of Ledbury, Malvern and Worcester, all of which offer comprehensive shopping, cultural amp; leisure facilities. For further retail and cultural therapy Cheltenham and Birmingham are easily accessible. The surrounding countryside offers a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities including extensive walks and rides on The Malvern Hills. Racing is at Worcester, Hereford and Cheltenham. Golf is at Malvern (Worcestershire Golf Course). The Three Counties Showground hosts a wide variety of year round events from national gardens shows, concerts amp; antique fairs to agricultural amp; equestrian shows.

Great Gables
Great Gables is an imposing Edwardian country house enjoying a secluded setting within ample mature gardens and grounds. The property was built in 1907 as the vicarage, which it remained until 1970 when it was renamed Great Gables. This beautifully maintained south facing house enjoys a wonderful outlook from all the main rooms over formal gardens and beyond to May Hill over unspoilt countryside. The current owners have meticulously maintained and extended the house to create a light-filled property, which perfectly balances elegant well-proportioned accommodation, with excellent entertaining space, whilst retaining its atmosphere of a family home. The flexible and impressive accommodation, which displays fine period features and high ceilings, spans over 7,000 ft2. The accommodation includes 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms and ample facilities befitting a property of this stature.

The Ground Floor
The accommodation on the ground floor flows extremely well and benefits from 2 entrances and 2 reception halls one at either end of the house. The spacious main Reception Hall is dominated by a fine period staircase, and leads to the two main reception rooms. The elegant Drawing Room has a large bay window, ensuring plenty of natural light, an open fireplace with carved stone surround, ceiling rose, picture rail and cornicing. Double doors lead into the large hardwood Conservatory, from which the formal gardens can be fully appreciated, these two interconnecting rooms providing a versatile entertaining space. The Dining Room, with fitted bookcases and fireplace with marble surround, also benefits from large windows creating plenty of natural light and southerly views over the garden. The third reception room is an extremely elegant, dual aspect Sitting Room with graceful proportions and attractive fitted book and display shelving, fireplace, and french doors to the gardens.

The Accommodation
The heart of the house is the large open plan main Kitchen, with bespoke fitted units incorporating a double sink, gas Aga plus an electric cooker with five ring gas hob and extractor hood. The Main Kitchen opens to an impressive informal Family Dining Room, beyond which is a Sun Room, all creating a fantastically spacious environment, perfect for family living. The sun room has two sets of French windows opening onto an attractive south facing garden terrace with wisteria clad pergola, creating a wonderfully shaded walkway. The property benefits from a second Kitchen, which has parquet flooring and is fully fitted with luxury units, polished granite worktops and a walk-in pantry. There are also utility, laundry and boot rooms plus 2 cellars.

The First Floor
The bedroom accommodation is well balanced with a good ratio of bathrooms. There are 7 double bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, including impressive master amp; main guest bedroom suites. Both suites have dual aspect double bedrooms, fitted dressing area and en suite bathrooms.

The Outside
The property is approached through brick entrance pillars and private drive leading to the front of the house where there is a circular parking area. The large double garage, which is of brick construction, contains a store room cum workshop. A gated access from the parking area leads to a sheltered courtyard and second house entrance, also giving access to the solar-heated swimming pool and the tennis court.

The Gardens
The gardens and grounds form an important part of this property which the present owners have meticulously maintained. The grounds have been landscaped and planted with an array of trees and specimen shrubs to complement the beautiful setting. On the south elevation of the house is a paved terrace and attractive pergola, adorned with wisteria which creates a lovely shaded walkway and is perfect for summer entertaining. The formal lawn is inset with well stocked flower beds and herbaceous borders, all carefully planned to ensure a wealth of colour and flowers throughout the seasons. A small arboretum is dominated by a magnificent beech tree, underplanted with a profusion of spring bulbs. The gardens continue to the east of the property, where there is a hard tennis court and outdoor swimming pool. There is also a productive vegetable garden with 2 greenhouses and a level, fenced paddock.

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 have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Plans, Areas and 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.

Local Authority
Hereford County Council : 01432 260000

Council Tax Band
"H" - £2,934.68 (2010)

Services
Mains electricity, water, drainage amp; gas. Gas central heating.

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

Postcode
HR8 1QA

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.