School Lane, Middle Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11

Believed to date back, in part, to the 1600s, Church House has been well maintained during the current owner's tenure and sits in a substantial plot of 0.61of an acre in an enviable location, situated alongside the grounds of St Nicholas Church and with a separate paddock approaching an acre.

The property provides four bedroom accommodation in excess of 2700 sq ft, which is laid out over two floors and retains a great deal of character, from flagstone floors to wood panelling, exposed stonework and timber beams, including ancient cruck timbers, which could signify an even older heart to this fascinating property.

A spacious reception hall with a cloakroom leads to a generous kitchen/breakfast room, which is undoubtedly the focal point of the home, overlooking the beautiful front garden and providing open-plan living, conducive to modern family life. The kitchen is well-equipped, with a walk-in pantry and provides ample space for a large dining table, as well as further seating in front of the fire. A separate dining room and a sitting room are situated at the other end of the hall, both with a range of character features, the latter benefiting from an attractive fireplace with inset gas fire, and the dining room has been finished with beautiful wood panelling. There is a dual-aspect study and a utility/boot room with an enclosed porch leading to the parking area and garage.

The first floor plays host to an impressive principal bedroom, complete with a large en suite bathroom and a walk-through dressing room with built-in wardrobes. There are three further, spacious south-facing bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom.

Gardens and grounds

The grounds at Church House extend to 1.53 acres, split between mature, formal gardens and a separate paddock. The property has Cotswold stone walling, mature hedging, trees and a hard-standing ideal for a horse box.

The gardens envelop the property and are well-stocked and beautifully maintained with mature planting, shrubs and trees, well-manicured formal lawns and a range of paved terraces in order to enjoy outdoor entertaining.

By the entrance, a gravel driveway provides parking for several vehicles and secure, internal gates lead to a further driveway, double garaging and an extensive workshop. Behind the outbuildings is a vegetable garden with a stunning outlook over the grounds of St Nicholas Church. A pedestrian right of way to the church exists between the rear garden and the ancillary vegetable garden.

Middle Littleton is a charming village comprised mainly of attractive stone houses and cottages. It also has the National Trust-owned impressive Tithe Barn, St Nicholas Church, and a Jacobean Manor House. There is a village hall, WI and village football team. The property lies within the village Conservation Area.

There is a primary school in South Littleton and The Ivy Public House in North Littleton. Blackminster Secondary School is close by. Broadway, Chipping Campden and other Cotswold villages are within easy reach.

There is a selection of independent schools locally, including King Henry's in Evesham. Mainline train services from Honeybourne 1 mile and Evesham, and the motorway networks (M5 and M40) is easily accessible. Local footpaths and bridleways provide excellent access to the surrounding countryside.

There are a number of golf courses in the area, as well as racing at Cheltenham, Worcester, and Stratford-upon-Avon.