8 bedroom house

This historical and diverse Grade II Listed house occupies an enviable position and enjoys fine views over its own land, lake and the Malvern Hills.
Believed to have origins dating back to the 12th Century, Welland Court is a beautifully crafted property with extensive accommodation and a healthy income. The handsome façade was added in the early 18th Century, when most of the house was gentrified and re-modelled into the grand house it is today. Brought back from dereliction by the current owners in the 1980’s the house could benefit from a schedule of work, but enjoys a magical position and would be a great family home.
The accommodation is centred round the impressive hallway, which provides a lovely welcome and point of interest. This allows all the principal rooms to occupy a corner of the property, providing a double aspect and extensive glazing from which to enjoy the superb views. There is a good mix of smaller and more intimate family rooms as well as superb entertaining rooms for larger gatherings. Unusually for a house of this age, all bedrooms on the first floor are well proportioned and benefit from en suite bathrooms.
Two of the additional properties (the Granary and Studio) attach to the rear of the main house and have independent driveway access to the side. These are both fully independent properties and have been let long term (vacant possession will be offered). They could be re-integrated with the main house should you wish.
The Penthouse is a detached former barn which was converted into a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom house many years ago. This has private gated parking and enclosed courtyard garden.
Outside

The property is at the end of a long lane that only services the hamlet of Welland, having been the original drive to Welland Court. It enjoys an escarpment position with the land gently dropping away from the house, allowing commanding views over all the 26 acres. The main house has gated access onto a large parking area in front of the handsome facade. The private driveway diverts to the side and in turn the other properties. It then continues to the former hanger. This large portal framed building has been used in the past for light aircraft, but would be ideal for loose boxes or a large car collection. It opens onto a rear yard, adjacent to the wooden stable block, which leads on to one of the paddocks.
There are formal gardens with an established rose garden and patio areas. The remainder of the land is open pasture in various stock proof fields.
The lake is large and stocked with trout. It is currently used by a fishing club.

Situation

Welland is a small hamlet about 3.6 miles from the historic market town of Upton-upon-Severn with its many shops, restaurants and amenities. It is on the cusp of the Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its many walks and trails. Cheltenham is 21.6 miles away and Worcester is about 13 miles away.

Additional Information

Local Authority:
Malvern Hills District Council
Services:
Oil central heating, mains water and electric and private drainage (tank located within the grounds of the neighbouring property).
Agents note:
There are two public footpaths that cross the pasture land within the curtilage of the property.

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Cheltenham