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Rous Lench Court Rous Lench, Worcestershire
Rous Lench CourtRous Lench, Worcestershire
Rous Lench CourtRous Lench, Worcestershire
A landmark Grade II* listed 16th Century Court with fabulous gardens, grounds and distant views.
Inkberrow 3.5 miles, Evesham 6.5 miles, Stratford 12 miles, Worcester 13 miles, Cheltenham 24 miles, Birmingham 25 miles.
AccommodationEntrance hall | Reception/dining hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Conservatory | Bar
Kitchen and breakfast room | Domestic offices
Grand hall | Study | Master bedroom suite with dressing room | 3 bedroom suites | 4 further bedrooms
2 further bathrooms | Playroom | Sitting room | Storage
3 staff/guest cottages/flats
Stable block | Outbuildings | Garaging
Long gravel carriage driveway | Beautiful formal tiered gardens | Wall garden | Woodland Lake
Parkland | Paddocks | Far reaching views
In all about 41 acresFor Sale Freehold
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Worcestershire/Warwickshire BordersRous Lench Court lies approximately 6 miles to the north of Evesham and 12 miles west of Stratford-upon-Avon in an attractive part of south east Worcestershire, close to the Warwickshire border. Rous Lench village is concentrated around the village green with a fine church and attractive collection of domestic architecture many of which were built by the Rous family and a subsequent owner of Rous Lench court; Dr William Chafy. The Lenches are a group of popular and sought after villages being well located for a number of prime regional centres and offer fast access to Birmingham to the north, Worcester to the west or Cheltenham to the south west.
Shopping facilities are available in Stratford, Worcester, Cheltenham, Malvern or Birmingham with a number of local villages offering day to day needs.
Communications in the area are good with fast links to the M5 (J6) and the rest of the midlands motorway network with the M42, M6, M40 and M50 all within striking distance. Birmingham International Airport is 32 miles away. Mainline railway stations at nearby Evesham and Worcester service London Paddington with Worcester linking the Midlands network.
There is excellent schooling in the general area, with high-achieving state and private schools in Stratford, Worcester, Cheltenham and Malvern.
Rous Lench CourtThe Court sits proudly on an elevated position overlooking the formal gardens and grounds with spectacular far reaching views across the surrounding counties. Constructed of timber with render in-fill on a stone base and is a classic black and white 16th Century property all under a tile roof. The house was remodelled in the 19th Century and reduced in size.
The Rous family, who originally occupied the house, were strong Parliamentarians and it is reputed that Oliver Cromwell dined at Rous Lench Court on the eve of the Battle of Worcester in 1651, where he defeated Charles II.
The gardens and grounds are extremely mature being well laid out and multi-tiered due to the rising ground and slope that the house is set against. The long sweeping carriage driveway is entered through large double electric wrought iron gates with stone piers and the drive cuts through the formal gardens in a horse shoe shape terminating in a gravel turning/parking area to the front of the house. The property is well proportioned with the accommodation arranged over three floors.
Of particular note are the grand entrance halls on both the ground and first floors. The drawing room is well proportioned with a fireplace to one side with an imposing stone mantle and surround housing a log burner. The orangery is very spacious and light and together with the bar expands to a large entertaining area. The house has an incredible array of original period features throughout with exposed timbers, floor to ceiling panelled walls and numerous fireplaces. Fully integrated security and sound system.
Approximate Gross Internal Floor AreaMain House: 10,825 sq ft / 1,006 sq m
Daisy Cottage: 755 sq ft / 70 sq mGardeners Cottage: 1,195 sq ft / 111 sq mStudent Apartment: 248 sq ft / 23sq m
Outbuildings: 2,110 sq ft / 196 sq mTotal: 17,996 sq ft / 1,672 sq m
This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars
Reception
Bedroom
Bathroom
Kitchen/Utility
Storage
Terrace
Recreation
Cottages and outbuildings The outbuildings are constructed predominantly of brick, exposed timbers and render all under a tile roof. There are 3 staff/guest cottages with adjoining outbuildings, a portion of which could make an additional 4th cottage if required (subject to planning).
The Cottages consist of the following:
1 bedroom studio flat
Garden cottage: kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, shower room, large store room and log store.
Daisy cottage: master bedroom suite, 2 further bedrooms, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room and living room.
There is also a three bay garage block and gardener’s room.
Equestrian FacilitiesConsisting of a stable block and yard with 6 boxes and a tack/feed room.
GardensThe gardens and grounds at Rous Lench Court are very special. The formal gardens comprise extensive terraces with substantial topiary yew hedges and covered walks, Italian garden, enclosed lawns and a secret walled garden. The gardens are interspersed with fountains, a pergola, seating areas and cut pathways for garden walks. The gardens are lit throughout and are very impressive by night.
LandThe land stretches out below the gardens and lake and are open pasture with some mature trees interspersed. The fields have stock proof fencing and are let to a local sheep farmer for grazing.
ServicesMains electricity, water, drainage and oil-fired central heating.
Chafecote
Old Forge Cottage
School House
Grange Farm
Farm
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Grafton Barn
The Glebe House
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Park
Mistletoe House
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Cottage
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Dower House
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The Green
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Sun
Malt House
Dovetail Barn
Rosebank
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Rect
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71.3m
Whitehouse
84.1m
Pond
Shelter
Issues
Moat
The Cottage
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68.6m
House
97.8m
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Windy Beams
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Court Barn
Tennis Court
Beech House
The Green
Chafy's
94.5m
Hazeldene
Tide
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Cot
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Rectory
Oak
Pond
77.1m
Cotta
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Stones
Swiss
Checketts Farm
Little
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Pond
Orchard View
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Rous Lench
The Mulberry
Wks
Oakapple Grange
Windrush
Beam House
Rye House
Providence
Pond
Oakwood
Tower
Path (um)
66.4m
Little Orchard
Sluice
Allotment Gardens
68.9m
The Lodge
Pond
GardenersCottage
RousLench Court
Total area =41.33 acres approx.
Rous Lench Court
Mapping DepartmentKnight Frank LLPRamsbury House, 22 High StreetHungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF
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This Plan is published for guidance only, and although it is believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed,nor is it intended to form part of any contract. ©Crown copyright and database rights 2020. Licence No. 100021721
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Title Rous Lench Court
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NB: If field & building type are unknown - assumed pasture & residential
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W ERocks / BouldersHeathlandOrchard
Verge / MiscWater Road / Track
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Building (Residential)Building / Structure (Agricultural)
Woodland
PastureArable
Land Use:
Game Cover
Parkland
Public footpath
Local AuthorityWychavon District Council. Tel: 01386 565000.
Directions - WR11 4UJThe property can be approached a number of different ways but from the south (Evesham) turn off the A44 toward The Lenches. Proceed along this road for approximately 7 miles, passing through Lenchwick and Churcn Lench following signs to Rous Lench, as you approach Rous Lench the entrance to the Court will be found on the right hand side.
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Rous Lench Court
Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.”
All items usually known as tenants’ fixtures and fittings, whether mentioned or not in these sale particulars are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Such items include all fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings, domestic electrical items, garden equipment, statuary and machinery. mportant notice. Photographs dated 2019 and 2020. Particulars dated June 2020. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (**information**) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agenthas any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Particulars dated March 2020. Photographs dated 2019.
