Alcester, B49

The house was originally part of the Oversley Estate sold by Sir Robert Throckmorton Bart in 1935.
The 17th century farmhouse was built as a baffle house. The construction is timber-framed with brick infill on a base of local blue lias stone. This was augmented (possibly in the 18th Century) by an east-west extension at the northern end and a brick utility room in the late 19th Century. It was latterly listed as a Grade II building. In approximately 1986, the Farmstead complex was sold to the developer Bishton Properties Ltd. who restored and developed the Farmhouse, adjacent barn and stables (all listed buildings), under the guidance of the Architect Alan Smith & Associates of Astwood Bank. This included the removal of extraneous additions to the main building, repairs to the wooden frame and rediscovery of the original inglenook fireplaces under the central chimney. Double glazing to the windows was permitted throughout the property. The current owners purchased the reunified “Oversley Farm House” from Bishton Properties Ltd in 1987 and continued the restoration of the property including the replacement of agricultural Dutch barns with garages and a carport with tool shed. A total reroofing was undertaken in 1989 with approved tiles recovered from Manchester. The accommodation now is well laid out and very practical for today’s modern living. Situated in a unique and private location close to the Church, with a few neighbouring properties, offering lovely views. The current vendors have sympathetically improved this beautiful home to create both a family friendly yet characterful living environment. Recent works in 2021 included, all external woodwork was inspected and renovated by Messrs Sibbasbridge of Stratford-upon-Avon, including the replacement of the large upstairs front bedroom window and the barge boarding over the west gable end.

The property comprises in brief: Entrance Hall, Dining Hall, Drawing room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room with Pantry, Utility

Outside

The property is approached over a gravel drive, accessed via double gates, the sweeping drive leads up to the garaging. A double brick garage offers parking for two cars. Beside which is a timber framed carport providing parking for a further two cars. Connected to this building is a timber framed workshop which could also be used as a further garage.

The extensive gardens are a particular feature of this property, with lawns flowing from north to south with mature trees and hedges bounding the property. Adjacent to the Kitchen is a flagged terrace area, perfect for outdoor entertaining at any time of the day, this is centred around a Well. A short flight of steps leads to the upper garden which is mainly laid to lawn with a range of trees and hedges. Within this area is the best vantage point of the surrounding views, the garden is also divided by hedges designating the kitchen garden and orchard.

Situation

Wixford is a charming small South Warwickshire village, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village itself enjoys two local inns and a fine 12th Century church, St Milburga's, a beautiful historic building.
The village sits astride the River Arrow and set amidst attractive open countryside, less than 3 miles from Alcester and 2 miles from Bidford-on-Avon, both offering excellent local amenities. The village also benefits from access to multiple footpaths and bridleways including the Heart of England Way.
The historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon is less than 8 miles away and provides fine shopping, cultural, sporting and recreational facilities including the Royal Shakespeare Theatres, Shakespeare’s birthplace and National Hunt Race Course. The village lies within easy reach of other centres including Broadway and the North Cotswold Hills, Evesham, Worcester, Birmingham and Warwick/Leamington Spa, whilst there are main line train services to London from Honeybourne Station (about 15 minutes’ drive).

Additional Information

Services: Mains Electricity, Water and Drainage
are connected to the property. LPG Fired Central
Heating.

Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items mentioned
in these particulars are included within the sale. All
other items are excluded but may be available by
separate negotiation.

Local Authority: Stratford on Avon District Council

Council Tax: Band G

EPC Rating: Exempt

Viewings: By appointment only via the selling agents.