Lenchwick, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11

A period property with extensive equestrian facilities.

Description

Dating back to the early 20th century, Lenchwick House was formerly part of the Duc d’Orleans estate.

This substantial, detached, period property has recently been reconfigured and refurbished throughout, providing immaculately presented accommodation over two floors whilst maintaining period features such as sash windows and carved fireplaces. The property boosts flexible, spacious accommodation allowing any potential purchaser to adapt the property to their own specific needs.

Entering the property via the welcoming entrance hall, you are struck with the feeling of volume and grandeur. To the left hand side is a cosy sitting space, with feature fireplace. A recent extension provides a spacious garden room which enjoys views of the gardens, paddocks and surrounding countryside with several bi-folding doors out onto the private terrace. The sitting room wraps around the central fireplace, providing a spacious entertaining space with a sensational bay window overlooking the garden.

The kitchen/dining room has been reconfigured to provide a fantastic ‘hub of the home’ room, with ample space for a dining table and chairs, perfect for entertaining and family life. There is an abundance of built in storage and appliances including three ovens, wine fridge and a plate warmer. A useful larder provides additional storage, and a utility room provides space for outdoor life.
A study with built shelving units, a cinema room and downstairs cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Leading from the grand entrance hall, the staircase ascends to the first floor. There are six double bedrooms, three of which are en suite. A principal bedroom enjoys dual aspect views, a dressing area and en suite bathroom. A family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation.

The garden wraps around Lenchwick House, providing a private space to enjoy the far reaching countryside views and outlook over paddocks. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and hedgerows. Adjacent to the house is a gravelled parking area with space for a number of cars and access to the double garage.
Adjacent to the house are the paddocks, mainly fenced with post and rail, most having access to mains water.

Annexe
This accommodation was built in 2021/2022 to create an immaculately presented, self-contained annexe. On the ground floor is a sitting/dining room with French doors out onto a private terrace area. On the first floor there are four double rooms, one of which is en suite. A family bathroom completes the first floor.
This annexe is currently used as staff accommodation, but provides a space for purchasers to adapt to their own needs such as a holiday let investment, secondary accommodation, a gym or work from home space.

Office
This is a modern, stylish office space set out over two floors. On the ground floor is a spacious office/work from home space which continues onto the first floor with a bathroom. This space provides the ideal accommodation for an purchaser to adapt to their own specific needs such as a gym, work from home space or studio.

Courtyard Stable Yard
The Courtyard was built in 2021/2022 to provide a smart, enclosed yard with ten 12’ x 12’ stables, a tack room and wash bay. Some stables benefit from a small turnout pen to the rear. Water and power is connected to the yard.

Dutch Barn Stable Yard
Located to the south of the house is a spacious Dutch Barn with eight stables. Water and electricity are connected to the barn, with a turn-out pen to the rear providing the perfect space for all-weather turnout.

Location

Lenchwick is a small village consisting of a mixture of period and modern houses and cottages situated approximately three miles to the north of Evesham which provides for day to day requirements.

The historic market town of Evesham is centred around the River Avon with a delightful riverside park, picturesque Abbey and a wide range of shops. The larger centres of Worcester, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon provide a more comprehensive range of shopping, cultural and shopping facilities. A Farmers Market is held in the historic Market Square on the fourth Friday of every month. Evesham is home to many annual events including a fishing contest, a hot-air balloon festival, a regatta and a river festival which features illuminated boats.

For the sporting enthusiast there is National Hunt racing at Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Worcester, County Cricket at Worcester, Premiership Rugby at Worcester and Gloucester and golf at Fladbury, The Vale and Broadway. There is a canoe club in nearby Fladbury catering particularly for the young and is one of the most successful in Britain. Locally there are many public footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding enthusiasts. Theatres are to be found in Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon, including the renowned Royal Shakespeare Company. There is excellent schooling in the general area with high achieving state and private schools at Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Malvern.

The M5 and M42 are within easy reach and there are regular train services from Evesham to London Paddington and Birmingham. Local footpaths and bridle ways provide access through this glorious part of Worcestershire.

Square Footage: 4,504 sq ft


Acreage: 32 Acres

Directions

From Evesham head north on the A4184 and continue for 1.5 miles. At the roundabout take the first exit left onto the A44/The Squires. After a short distance take the right turn to ‘The Lenches’ and proceed for approximately 0.5 miles. As you reach the edge of the village turn sharp left and proceed through gate posts and along the driveway, reaching Lenchwick House.

Additional Info

Local Authority – Wychavon District Council.

Council Tax Band – G

Services – mains water and electricity are connected. Gas fired central heating. Private drainage.

Tenure – Freehold

Energy Performance – EPC D

Viewing – Strictly by prior accompanied appointment with Savills.

Date of Information - Particulars prepared September 2024. Photographs taken September 2024.