Lower Court

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In an idyllic setting at the end of a no through road, Lower Court is a particularly attractive Grade II Listed former farmhouse with beautiful gardens and grounds, which extend to around 1.07 acres. The house is believed to date from the 16th Century and was extended and remodelled in the 17th and 18th Century including the attractive Georgian Wing. Historically, this prominent house was the residence of the bailiffs for the Putley Court Estate.
The accommodation, extending to over 5,000 sq. ft. has been restored and refurbished adding a modern twist to create the perfect fusion of period proportions and charm with contemporary style. Major works include a new, bespoke hand-built kitchen with five oven Aga, re-wiring, new boiler and central heating system (including some under floor heating), re-plumbing, upgrading of the roof and sash windows, installation of a Clearview wood burning stove in the drawing room, double glazed windows and restored oak, elm & pine floor boards. All four bathrooms and the downstairs w.c have been refurbished to a high specification. The attached brick barn has been converted to form a versatile Cinema/Games room, but could also be used as offices or ancillary accommodation.
The beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds are principally laid to lawn with inset flower beds, shrubs and several specimen trees.
Other notable features include two raised garden terraces, the duck pond with water lilies and fountain, retaining stone walls, raised ornamental beds, fruit trees, wild flower gardens and a lavender flanked pathway leading up to the front door.
There is a gravel parking and turning area to the side of the house and a substantial brick built double garage with electric up and over doors and a lean-to greenhouse at the side. The grounds extend to 1.07 acres including the pond.
Services:
Mains electricity and water (metered), private drainage via a treatment plant (shared between three dwellings and Putley Church with an easement to detail shared costs of maintenance), Oil fired central heating (boiler in cellar installed in 2016)

What 3 words:

Ledbury 6 miles
Malvern 13 miles
M50 (J2) 10 miles

Lower Court occupies a peaceful and secluded position overlooking the productive farmland and orchards of this beautiful part of East Herefordshire, close to the market town of Ledbury.
Ledbury is a thriving market town famous for its half timbered buildings and medieval Market Hall. Local facilities include supermarkets and a wide range of independent retailers, primary and secondary schools, library, swimming pool, doctors surgeries and train station with a direct service to London Paddington. Within 2.5 miles, there is a farm shop and garden centre, a tea shop and a pub.
The property sits within Putley Conservation Area and lies between two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Wye Valley and The Malvern Hills. Malvern is a renowned cultural centre with an excellent theatre and cinema, as well as good shopping facilities.
More comprehensive facilities can be found in the thriving Cathedral cities of Hereford & Worcester, which cater for most needs. There are extensive shopping and recreational facilities including Premiership rugby and County cricket at Worcester, racing at Hereford, Worcester and Cheltenham and plentiful opportunities for walking and riding out, especially in the Malvern Hills.
There is excellent schooling nearby from both the private and state sectors including The Elms and The Downs preparatory schools in Colwall, Hereford's Cathedral School, The Royal Grammar School and The Kings School in Worcester as well as Malvern College and Malvern St James.
Trains run from Ledbury Station direct to London Paddington.
Motorway access is via junction 2 of the M50 about 10 miles away.

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