Home Farm

A wonderfully appointed home with state of the art modern fittings, annex accommodation, beautiful views, set in 5.61 acres and a state of the art indoor swimming pool.


Description

Home Farm is an extremely attractive farm house dating back to about 1850’s with the addition of extensions; added approximately 15 years ago and a newly built high specification oak framed garage and studio. The house has undergone extensive renovation and modernisation over the last five years and benefits from commercial, quality, renewable power generation. The internal doors and skirtings are solid oak, including the staircases.

The main entrance opens in to the spacious hallway which expands the length of the house on the ground floor and has oak flooring throughout. There is a stylish living room with a modern wood burning stove and three sets of French doors offering in plenty of natural light, two of which open on to the terrace at the back of the house to admire the wonderful and breath-taking views. The games room has a bar and three sets of French doors opening on to the terrace which offers a great space for entertaining. This room has a fireplace with a beautiful marble hearth.

The heated swimming pool expands the width of the house, with French doors either end and along the side. The pool has an electric cover and is fitted with an endless pool fast lane, for those swimming enthusiasts. A separate free standing sauna is situated in the corner and the pool has cabling ready for a hot tub. There is a changing room with WC and a separate shower room. The pool room is fitted with speakers specifically for swimming pools and is connected to the Naim Hi Fi System and may be accessed via a phone or tablet.

The kitchen breakfast room is extremely appealing with a vaulted ceiling, Amtico floor tiles, granite worktops, a number of fitted units and drawers with a Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, double fridge and double freezer, a four oven AGA with companion, a central island with induction hob and a breakfast area with bi-folding doors opening out on to the courtyard. There is a utility room, off the kitchen with fitted units and cupboards, a double Belfast sink, a cloakroom with WC, shower and impressive oak entrance door leading outside.

The beautiful solid oak staircase leads from the ground floor to a spacious landing on the first floor and principal suite. This room is really lovely and is fully carpeted with outstanding views. There is an en suite bathroom with a free standing bath and separate shower, plus a spacious dressing room. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a shower.

A staircase leads to the second floor where there are three vaulted ceiling double bedrooms, two of which are currently being used as a gym and as a home office. There is a separate family bathroom with a shower.

Outside

Home Farm is accessed via a long driveway which is owned by Gatacre Hall and is flanked with parkland agricultural land. The private, tarmacadam driveway to Home Farm arrives into a large parking area and you are immediately met with the wonderful views. A beautiful terrace fitted with porcelain tiles wraps around the house with feature flower beds. There is a courtyard which may be accessed off the breakfast area and the swimming pool. This is a sun trap and is well positioned for BBQs and entertaining with access to house amenities, pool, games room etc.

There is a separate stable block with three loose boxes and an open bay for storage or a vehicle. This building has lapsed planning permission to convert into accommodation. The beautiful oak framed triple garage is a recent addition and is top of its range with three electric up and over doors. An external staircase leads up to a small balcony area and a door which opens into an open plan studio annex with a kitchenette and a shower room. The current planning is on the basis of family use and the studio may not be used as a holiday let unless you were to apply for change of use.

The pasture land extends from the back and to the side of the house and is separated into two paddocks with post and rail fencing which would be suitable for horses. There is a charming copse of mature oak trees situated behind the garage block.

Home Farm renewable energy

Home Farm is equipped with renewable energy systems; including heat pump dehumidification for the swimming pool and electricity power generation from both a wind turbine and solar PV. The generation systems benefit from the Governments feed in tariff (FIT) incentive scheme providing an annual income as well as reducing the requirement and cost for imported electricity.

For further information about the systems, please contact Savills the selling agents.

Brochure prepared 07/2022 BTJ
Photographs taken 08/2022 E-House

Location

Home Farm is situated on the edge of and approximately 2 miles from Claverley which is a charming, semi-rural village with a selection of timber framed buildings and a few pubs including The Plough Inn and The Woodman Inn, both offering a great menu and entertainment. The village also has a number of clubs and societies, run from the village hall and Claverley Parish Church.

Gatacre is a rural hamlet, surrounded by beautiful countryside and agricultural land with the main focal point being Gatacre Hall a Grade II listed country house which was once the seat of the Gatacre Family and dates back to the '13th Century'.

Home Farm presents a rarely found opportunity to live in a rural idyll, yet be within one mile of a major trunk road and A458 Bridgnorth to Stourbridge. The house supports an active lifestyle and is a fabulous house for entertaining.

Convenient transport makes this location perfect for both commuting and working from home. Train stations approximately 10 miles away include Wolverhampton and Stourbridge with ample parking and linking to cities such as Birmingham, Manchester and London. (All distances are approximate).

Gatacre is conveniently situated between Bridgnorth and the prestigious village of Kinver, both being about 5 miles distant.

Bridgnorth is famed for the oldest and steepest inland funicular railway which has been operating since 1892 and links the high and low towns. Whilst Kinver is famous for the National Trust owned Kinver Edge.

Recreation includes good riding, walking and fishing, the renowned Enville Golf & Cricket Clubs, and Claverley Tennis Club.

There are a number of well regarded schools in the area including Wrekin College, Wolverhampton Grammar School, Shrewsbury school and Oldswinford Hospital School.

Square Footage: 5,590 sq ft




Acreage: 5.61 Acres

Directions

Home Farm is situated on the A458 Stourbridge to Bridgnorth road. From Stourbridge go past Six Ashes and take first right into Broad Oak Lane. Take a further three right turns to enter the private Gatacre Hall Estate and Home Farm presents on the left hand side. From Bridgnorth turn left in to Broad Oak Lane, prior to Six Ashes and follow above directions. Post code WV5 7AW.


Additional Info

Council Tax- Shropshire Band H

Marketed by: Savills, Telford