Oreton, Kidderminster, Worcestershire

The property
Withies Gate offers over 5200 sqft of stylish accommodation. The house is based on the influences from the Georgian architectural period, giving excellent flow throughout and plenty of natural light via generous windows and high ceilings. The geometry and dimensions are very appealing. Little expense has been spared in the design and finish to the house. The property boasts a high-tech wiring system complete with CCTV, Intruder Alarm and Fire Alarm. The insulation through the property and addition of PV panels and battery storage (Tesla batteries available by separate negotiation) help create an incredibly energy efficient home with an EPC rating of A - a rarity amongst large country houses.
There is attention to detail throughout, and the finish is superb, particular so in the contemporary Siematic kitchen which occupies a large open plan living space, perfect for modern life. This was installed about 2 years ago and boasts Gagganau appliances, Bora induction hob and ultra compact porcelain Dekton worktops. An adjacent utility is extremely useful. The drawing room has a large bay window overlooking the paddocks and garden with high ceilings and ornate cornicing.
There are two further reception rooms, currently used as a dining room and study.
On the first floor are the main bedrooms along with the additional annex. This can be used as one complete floor or the annex can be sectioned and used independently due to the two staircases. The annex comprises a high-spec kitchen, a large reception room, bedroom and bathroom. The principal bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and there is a further guest bedroom with ensuite. There are three further bedrooms and a large family bathroom on this floor.

General
Local Authority: Worcestershire Council
Services: Mains electricity and water, oil fired central heating, private drainage. PV panels, feeding into Tesla battery storage (the batteries are available by separate negotiation).
Council Tax: Band G
Fixtures and Fittings: Only items known as fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain items may be available by separate negotation.
Wayleaves, rights of way and easements: The
property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of wayleaves, easements and rights of way, whether mentioned or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £1,750,000

Gardens and Outbuilding
This impressive property is approached through electric gates onto the gravelled drive with extensive parking to the front and side of the house; which includes an integrated double garage. There is also access to a detached four bay garage.To the rear of the house is a south west facing patio overlooking the lawns and paddocks, with mature trees and established planting, and there is a fantastic hot-tub area, with privacy, looking over the gardens. There are two separate paddocks, one accessed off New Road, the other from the front of the house. In total there are about 2.75 acres.

Situation
Oreton is a pretty village in south Shropshire; designated an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Oreton sits on a hill overlooking some of the areas most scenic countryside, which is easily accessible and provides some excellent walking and riding. There is a village pub, Farlow Primary School and a community hall with regular events.
The nearby market town of Cleobury Mortimer is only a short drive from the property; it has a good mix of independent shops, cafes, pubs, a doctors surgery, dentist, primary and secondary schools.
The property is about 12 miles from the historic market town of Ludlow, offering numerous amenities, including independent shops, restaurants, cafés and plenty of recreational and sporting facilities. The area offers a good selection of state primary and secondary schooling, as well as a wide range of noted independent schools including Moor Park, Lucton School and Bedstone College.
Worcester has excellent private schooling, premiership rugby, county cricket within the setting of Worcester Cathedral and horse racing on the banks of the River Severn. There are all the amenities one would expect, including a mainline train station with direct services to London. Ludlow train station is on the mainline Cardiff to Manchester, with links to London and Birmingham. There are good road connections to the national motorway network via the A456. Birmingham offers first class rail services either from New Street or Birmingham International, with fast and regular trains to London Euston.
Birmingham International Airport is about an hour away. Kidderminster train station is about 14 miles away, with regular trains to Birmingham and links to London. The M5 Motorway is about 45 minutes by car, with excellent links to the M6, M42 and M4.