5 bed detached house for sale

Bishops Frome, Worcester WR6

An immaculate, Grade II listed, part moated, country house in a beautiful rural setting on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire borders.

Bishops Frome is situated in rural east Herefordshire surrounded by orchards, hop yards and beautiful rolling countryside.

Hopton House is a Grade II listed former farmhouse dating from the mid 17th century. Located on a quiet country lane, the original moated Grange became a dower house in the mid 18th century with the addition of the Georgian brick façade on the south elevation.
The remains of the moat now form a long pool adjacent to the east side of the house. The property has been the subject of a comprehensive renovation, completed in 2015 by the current owners, who have meticulously maintained it since.
The immaculately presented and beautifully proportioned accommodation extends to over 5800 sq. Ft. The works included, rewiring (with lan), plumbing with underfloor heating on all floors, a new roof and windows as well as hardwood joinery and engineered Oak and limestone flooring throughout.
The quality of the refurbishment is self evident and the finish is to an exceptional standard. The principal reception rooms have beautifully reinstated architectural features, including ceiling coving, deep, moulded architrave and skirting boards, stone and marble fireplaces, traditional panelled doors and window shutters and large, double glazed sash windows.
At the rear of the house is a superb Orangery which overlooks the former moat and has two sets of French doors opening onto the terrace and garden. It has heat-reflective argon filled double glazing.
The kitchen has an oil fired/electric six oven Aga and bespoke hardwood cabinets with granite surfaces and integrated Miele appliances including two dishwashers, built in coffee machine and electric combination oven.
The outbuildings are all stone or oak-framed and oak-clad including a field shelter with electric and water connected.
The stables have an oak framed open fronted carport attached together with an adjoining workshop.
Above the stables and accessed by an external staircase is a studio room with a separate shower room, suitable for use as an office, games room or ancillary accommodation.
At the front of the house a large, gravelled turning area with parking for several vehicles leads to beautifully landscaped, terraced gardens with expanses of level lawn, attractive borders, mature specimen trees and a summer house.
The gently sloping paddock is stock proof with mature trees on the boundaries for shade and shelter.

Council Tax: - Band G.
Grade II Listed.
Not in a National park, Conservation Area or aonb.
Utilities – Mains electricity (3 phase), mains water (metered), Private drainage via Klargester treatment plant. Ground Source heat Pump provides central heating and hot water.
Flood risk: Flooding from surface water and small watercourses - Very Low risk less than 0.1% chance each year. Flooding from rivers- Very Low risk less than 0.1% chance each year.
Mobile phone coverage: 4G mobile signal is available in the area - we advise you to check with your provider.
Internet connection: Fibre optic broadband connected to the property.
There are no Public Rights of Way over the property.

Post Code - WR6 5BU


Ledbury 7 miles, Malvern 9 miles, Worcester 14 miles, M50 (J2) 12 miles (All distances are approximate)

Motorways
M5 (J7) 15 miles, M50 (J2) 15 miles

Trains
Malvern (London Paddington 2h 30m and Birmingham 1h)

Airports
Birmingham 53 miles, Bristol 71 miles

Farm Shop/Village
The Hop Pocket, Bishops Frome

Walking
Comprehensive network of footpaths and bridleways nearby, including the Malvern Hills

Schools
Local Primary - Burley Gate, Bromyard, Ashperton, Cradley
State Secondary - Bromyard and Ledbury
Private Schools - The Elms, Malvern College, Hereford Cathedral, rgs Worcester, Kings Worcester, Cheltenham Ladies, Cheltenham College