5 bedroom detached house for sale

Description
A Substantial Grade II Listed Detached 17th Century Farmhouse Extended and Refurbished to Provide Flexible Accommodation and Situated in the Popular Village of Twyning.

Dining Hall - Sitting Room - Drawing Room - Study/Playroom - Kitchen/ Breakfast Room - Cloak Room/Shower - Large Utility/Second Kitchen - Master Bedroom with En-Suite - Two Further En-Suite Bedrooms - Family Bathroom - Attic with 2 Bedrooms, Sitting Room and Bathroom - Cellar - Gardens - Double Garage - Parking.

Freeman's Court is situated in the popular village of Twyning with general store, post office, pubs, village hall, primary school and church. The village boasts a recreation complex with park, tennis courts, 5-a-side football pitch and pavilion. Twyning is an ancient settlement and is mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The hill fort at Towbury is an ancient monument and one of the few remaining open fields of England is found at Upham Meadow which is a site of special scientific interest. The Fleet Inn is an historic inn and was used as the ferry point for crossing the river Avon. The Regency town of Cheltenham and the Cathedral City of Worcester are just 12 and 15 miles way respectively and provide all the facilities associated with a large town and city: Theatres, extensive shopping, leisure centres, schools, colleges and hospitals. Cheltenham hosts various events including the renowned Literary Festival. The riverside towns of Tewkesbury, 3 miles, and Upton upon Avon, 5 miles, are interesting places to visit with Upton hosting folk and jazz festivals. A good choice of independent schools is found in the area including Malvern just 15 miles distant. Excellent rail links to London Paddington and Birmingham New Street are found at Worcester, Ledbury and Malvern and the motorway network is accessed from junction 1 of the M5 just 1 mile away.

Freeman's Court is set in the heart of the village and is approached from the block paved drive and parking area for several cars. A metal gate opens onto the stone path that leads to the timber framed porch and front door. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with borders of mixed planting interspersed with specimen shrubs and trees to provide year round interest. A wooden arch and trellising on walls provide scented and colourful interest. There is a brick built barbeque for summer dining. The original farm entrance is marked by an ornamental metal gate and stone steps down to an area of grass bordering the road. From the parking area a gate leads into the stone paved courtyard part of which is a covered verandah with door to the kitchen. This is a lovely area for sitting and dining whilst appreciating the appeal of this beautiful period property. An old well has decorative planting around its perimeter. To one side of the verandah is a useful log store and a path leads round the property and back into the garden. The double garage, with power and light, has storage above and can also be accessed from a side door in the garden.

Council Tax Band: G, Tewkesbury Borough Council.
Mains water, electricity and sewerage.
Lpg central heating.
Burglar Alarm.
Broadband is available at the property.

From the offices of Hayes, head to the Top Cross and turn right onto the Southend. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto the A417, Gloucester Road. After about 4 miles, take the left slip road onto the M50. After 9 miles, exit the M50 at Junction 1 signposted South Wales and turn immediately right to Twyning. Proceed into the village centre and by the War Memorial, turn right into Hill End Road. After a short distance turn left into Greenacres, a private close, and follow the drive round where you will see the property on your left.

Freeman's Court is an attractive and substantial Grade II Listed farmhouse with 17th century timber framed central portion and later Georgian extensions. It retains many fine original features including beautiful wall and roof timbers and superb examples of heavy wooden doors. The adaptable layout of this house is ideal for creating annexe accommodation if required. The large dining hall has a wonderful historic feeling with its flagstone floor, ceiling beams and stone tiled surround open fireplace with priest hole. Double aspect windows, one with window seat, look out to the garden and there are built in cupboards and shelving. The drawing room is a light and airy room with elm and oak flooring, painted wood panelled walls, cornice, charming window seat and open fireplace with wood surround. Off the hall is a lobby area with terracotta floor tiles and doors to the cellar and Butler's pantry. The flooring continues into the kitchen/breakfast room with beams and cream painted floor and wall units, deep Belfast sink, black Iroko worktops, range cooker, integrated dishwasher and space for an American style fridge/freezer. A fantastic old wooden door leads out to the covered verandah and courtyard. The large and inviting sitting room has exposed ceiling beams and a large inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and canopy. A second staircase leads up to the first floor. There is a very useful/study/playroom with wood flooring and exposed timbers with door into the cloakroom with white suite and shower. From the sitting room there is access to the rear hall with doors to the courtyard and utility/second kitchen with tiled floor, fitted cream floor and wall units, sink, space for washing machine and integrated fridge/freezer. The main staircase retains some original turned balusters and divides on the half landing. The spacious and light master bedroom, with en-suite shower room, has exposed timbers and fireplace with wood surround and black grate. Along the landing is another large bedroom with fireplace and en-suite shower room. A further landing area is also accessed from the second staircase and could be used for a cot or quiet reading room. The final bedroom on this floor is another large room with fireplace intact and en-suite shower room. A fine family bathroom is fitted with a white contemporary suite, cream painted units and Travertine tiled splash back. A double ended free standing bath is complimented by two attractive ceramic basins. The main attic is surprisingly light and has two bedrooms, a sitting room and bathroom with white suite. More attic space provides ample storage room.

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