3 bed flat for sale

Whitbourne Hall, Whitbourne, Worcester WR6

A characterful Grade II* listed home within Whitbourne Hall, offering elegant accommodation, unique architectural features and access to beautiful gardens and stunning communal rooms.

Description

This unique home forms part of Whitbourne Hall, a magnificent Grade II* listed Greek Revival country house, with residents enjoying access to communal rooms including an Adam-style drawing room with hand-painted panels, formal dining room, morning room and library. The large reception room features a sash window overlooking the formal gardens, the kitchen includes fitted cabinetry and a tall south facing sash window with a superb outlook. On the mezzanine level, is the primary bedroom with built-in storage and en suite, alongside a versatile bedroom. The top floor offers a double bedroom and is served by the family bathroom. Residents enjoy use of Whitbourne Hall’s formal gardens, with the property also benefitting from ample parking and a location ideal for countryside walks and access to Worcester and Bromyard.

Unique home within Whitbourne Hall, a Grade II* listed Greek Revival country house.

Elegant living space, primary bedroom with en suite and character features throughout.

Access to stunning formal gardens with countryside views and communal rooms.

Ample parking for residents and visitors.

Idyllic location close to scenic walking trails and village amenities.

The entrance
The entrance sets the tone for the home, offering a warm and characterful welcome. Tall wooden double doors with intricate panelling open into a hallway that provides space for coats and boots, ensuring everyday practicality. From here, there is direct access to the kitchen and living room, creating a natural flow through the ground floor. The staircase leads upwards to the first floor and storage cupboards are thoughtfully built in, keeping the space both attractive and functional.

The kitchen
The kitchen is a well-proportioned space designed for both practicality and enjoyment, with a layout that offers generous work surfaces and ample storage. A tall south facing sash window fills the room with light and frames a far-reaching view across the formal gardens and fields beyond. The room is fitted with a comprehensive range of cabinetry, appliances and a Nordica Extra Flame wood pellet boiler. With plenty of room for a breakfast table, this kitchen is an inviting setting for everyday dining as well as a sociable space for family and friends to gather.

The living area
The living area is a generous and inviting space that makes the most of its impressive proportions. A tall south facing sash window frames views over the formal gardens and surrounding fields, drawing in natural light throughout the day. The original fireplace with a large multi-fuel Stovax log burner provides a striking focal point, complemented by a stripped wood floor that enhances the sense of character.

The layout lends itself to both relaxation and entertaining, with ample room for comfortable seating and dining. A window from the mezzanine bedroom overlooks this room, adding a unique architectural feature and further heightening the feeling of openness. This is a room that combines charm and practicality, ideal for everyday living and gatherings alike.

The dining area
The dining area is thoughtfully positioned within the main reception space, offering a welcoming setting for both everyday meals and formal occasions. Built-in shelving and cupboards provide excellent storage and display opportunities while keeping the room well organised. The stripped wood flooring continues here, enhancing the sense of flow and character throughout the ground floor.

The primary bedroom
The primary bedroom offers an appealing combination of light and space. An internal window provides a striking view over the sitting room below, enhancing the sense of connection within the home. A skylight and built-in storage add both brightness and practicality, ensuring the room feels open and well arranged. An en suite shower room completes the space, bringing convenience and comfort.

The primary en suite
The en suite to the primary bedroom offers a fresh and practical addition to the home. It features a shower with glass screen, a modern wash basin and a WC, creating a self-contained space designed for convenience. White tiling enhances the sense of light, ensuring the room feels bright and easy to maintain.

The second and third bedrooms
The second bedroom is set on the top floor and displays striking character with exposed roof truss and beams. A large Velux window brings in light and offers a view across the glass atrium roof, while various storage areas add practicality. The third bedroom, located on the first floor, is a versatile room that works equally well as a study or home office. A full length internal window overlooks the kitchen below, creating a distinctive feature while maintaining brightness.

The bathroom
The bathroom is located on the second floor and is well arranged to serve the bedrooms. A bath with shower over and glass screen offers flexibility for both quick showers and long soaks, while a wash basin and WC complete the suite. The sloping ceiling and exposed timber add character, complemented by a patterned floor that enhances the room’s individuality. A heated towel rail provides comfort and practicality, ensuring the space is both functional and inviting.

Whitbourne Hall
Whitbourne Hall stands as a magnificent Grade II* listed Greek Revival country house, designed in 1860 for a local vinegar merchant by the renowned architect E. W. Elmslie, who also designed the iconic Great Malvern railway station. This lavish estate is a quintessential representation of neoclassical architecture, distinguished by its six-column portico, awe-inspiring Palm House and beautifully-designed gardens.

Stepping inside reveals interiors of astonishing grandeur. A majestic atrium captivates with its rare blue and white stained-glass ceiling, while the main reception rooms resonate with the timeless elegance of their original features. Beginning in 1980, the house underwent a transformation, evolving into 23 distinct properties, yet preserving four original reception rooms. Residents are privileged to utilise these stately rooms for their private gatherings, including an opulent drawing room, a formal dining room, a morning room and a library with an original collection of books. Additionally, these spaces can be reserved for grand events, adding an extra layer of sophistication.

Lease Information
The lease, established in 1980, spans an impressive 999-year term with 954 years remaining. Residents are subject to a monthly service charge of £300.00, encompassing building insurance, the cleaning and maintenance of communal areas and the upkeep of the grounds, with all figures being accurate as of 2025. Additionally, an annual ground rent of £10.00 is applicable.

The property boasts 9 acres of communal grounds, meticulously maintained under the service charge. Residents have access to an array of communal formal rooms, including the Dining Room, Drawing Room, Morning Room, Library and a Catering Kitchen. Beyond the communal rooms, residents have exclusive access to a woodshed located in the adjacent wooded area. The former tennis court has been transformed into a communal BBQ area. Furthermore, designated areas are allocated for drying laundry and housing small animals, such as chickens.

Each household is entitled to parking for two cars and may apply for both an allotment within the walled Victorian kitchen garden and a greenhouse space.

A garage is available by separate negotiation.

The formal rooms can be reserved for external events, capped at a maximum of 10 annually, with revenue generated from these events contributing to The House’s sinking fund.

Location

Location
Whitbourne Hall is set in an idyllic countryside location on the Worcestershire–Herefordshire border. Surrounded by scenic walking trails, including routes to Brockhampton Manor, Bromyard Downs and Bringsty Common, the area is ideal for those who enjoy the outdoors. The nearby village of Whitbourne offers a welcoming community with a local pub, while Bromyard provides further amenities, including independent shops, cafés and restaurants.

For commuters, the A44 provides easy access to Worcester and Leominster, with train connections to Birmingham and London available from Worcester. Families benefit from well-regarded schools, including Brockhampton Primary School and Queen Elizabeth Humanities College.

Services

Services
The property benefits from mains water and electricity. Heating is supplied by an eco-friendly combination of a pellet boiler and electric flow boilers. Drainage is supplied by a communal private Victorian drainage and sewage system.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.