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St. Josephs 4 Besford Court Estate | Besford | Worcestershire | WR8 9LZ
St. Josephs 4 Besford Court Estate | Besford | Worcestershire | WR8 9LZ
ST. JOSEPHS A luxuriously appointed detached country residence with far reaching views. Prime location within sought after private estate. Dual aspect Sitting Room with bay window and open fireplace, open plan quality Kitchen/Breakfast Room, five bedrooms including generous Master Bedroom suite with sumptuous Bathroom and dressing area. There are predominantly South and West facing gardens which are well stocked with mature shrubs and ornamental trees. Detached double garage. Ready access to new Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station (5 miles).
Accommodation Summary
Ground Floor• Porch• Reception Hall• Cloakroom/WC• Sitting Room • Dining Room• Kitchen• Breakfast Room• Utility Room
First Floor• Landing Area• Master Bedroom Suite with Bathroom/Dressing Room• Guest Bedroom Suite with En-Suite Shower Room• Bedroom Three• Bedroom Four• Bedroom Five• Family Bathroom
Our favourite room is the lounge, which is south facing with lovely sunlight bathing the room, especially in the mornings. The large bay window provides wonderful views of the garden and the hills of Bredon and Malvern beyond.”
Seller Insight We have lived in Besford and our home on the Besford Estate for nearly twenty years,” say the current owners of St. Joseph’s at 4 Besford Court, “having moved from our previous home in Surrey. Having the lovely Georgian town of Pershore nearby
was a major attraction, together with the closeness of the historic city of Worcester and also the elegant town of Cheltenham, which is great for shopping! We can remember that when we first moved to St Joseph’s, it just felt like being on holiday all the time!”
Since moving in, the owners have made various improvements to the property. “Since the house was refurbished by Prowting in 2001, we have had all three bathrooms refitted using natural stone tiling,” they say. “We are especially pleased with our en-suite bathroom: with its travertine tiling to the floor and walls, a walk-in wet room, and a free-standing roll top bath, it is a haven of peace at the end of a long day. As well as the bathrooms, we have had fitted wardrobes built into two of the bedrooms. In the lounge we have installed an elegant stone fireplace, and in the hall, kitchen and breakfast room the flooring has been replaced with an attractive stone limestone from Mandarin Stone. Other improvements include: granite work surfaces in the kitchen, the addition of patio doors from the breakfast room into the garden, and oak flooring on the first floor landing.”
The situation of the property has much to offer too, being set on the periphery of the Besford Estate’s extensive grounds, surrounded by lush greenery. “The house itself has lovely views of Bredon Hill and wonderful sunsets over the Malvern Hills,” say the owners, “and there are many walks nearby through the picturesque Worcestershire countryside. We moved into St Joseph’s when the estate was first developed by Prowting Homes, and since then very few houses have been sold on the Estate, as everyone seems to love living here. The estate is a wildlife mecca with many birds nesting in the area including Blue tits, Great Tits, Goldfinches, wrens and many others. Buzzards are often seen circling in the area. One of our neighbours, whose garden backs onto open farmland, has regular visits from deer looking for fallen apples.”
“Our own garden has been designed and landscaped by a senior lecturer from Pershore College,” continue the owners. “The rear garden is south facing with a great selection of trees and shrubs, a pergola and two patios which are ideal for summer entertaining. The front woodland garden has been planted with hundreds of spring bulbs including daffodils, snowdrops, aconites and grape hyacinths. This is an extremely pretty picture to behold in the spring, when all the flowers come into bloom. There is also a flowering cherry tree and lilac trees, as well as several magnolias.”
Besford Estate itself offers not only beauty but also a friendly sense of community. “The estate has its own community centre, St Theresa’s, which is used by residents for occasional barbecues, Bonfire night parties, as well as Christmas carols,” say the owners. “Residents also have access to a tennis court on the estate. Beyond the estate, Besford Church is less than a mile away in the village and is one of only a few timber framed churches in the country. For amenities and schooling, there are many local supermarkets including a large Waitrose on the outskirts of Worcester, and excellent local state schools in Pershore and Evesham as well as the well-respected private schools Kings School and Royal Grammar in Worcester. The ancient woodland, Tiddesley Wood, is less than two miles away and in springtime the grounds are covered in a blanket of bluebells. National Trust property Croome Court is only a five minutes’ drive away for strolls around the beautifully kept gardens.”
“We celebrated our Silver wedding anniversary here and we have had many dinner parties with friends, as well as Christmas day drinks with neighbours.”
“Of course, apart from the tranquillity of the setting and the lovely countryside, any home must have a practical side! Besford Estate boasts easy access to motorways and the new train station at Worcester Parkway for travel further afield.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
OutsidePrivate driveway with access to detached double garage. Predominantly South and West facing gardens with far reaching views.
We will miss being in the centre of the beautiful Worcestershire countryside with its tranquillity and abundance of wildlife. Living in Besford Estate, we have felt part of a community but with
our own privacy and seclusion. However, you are still able to get anywhere very easily! Motorways are close and there are good links to Birmingham, London and other major towns in the region.”
St Josephs lies within the Besford Court Estate with approximately 35 acres of private grounds providing a delightful setting amidst the highly sought after rural landscape of South Worcestershire. The historic Croome Estate may also be found some 2.6 miles to the West, with its restored “Capability” Brown Park and palladium Mansion. This exquisite country home sits only 6 miles to the East of Upton-upon-Severn, famous for its festivals, marina and gastro pubs, and 4 miles to the West of the Historic market Town of Pershore, defined by its Abbey, boutique shopping and annual plum festival.
The County Town and Cathedral City of Worcester, lying on the banks of The River Severn, is some 8 miles North providing for high street shopping and characterised by one of England’s great Cathedrals, its Racecourse, County Cricket Ground, Premiership Rugby Club, Racecourse and University.
The neighbouring village of Defford, which gives its name to the airfield synonymous with the invention of the radar, provides for a local pub, sailing on the River Avon and active village hall. Whilst Cheltenham and its Racecourse, some 21 miles to the South, is within easy reach for days out and high-end shopping. St Josephs is well placed for ready access to the North Cotswolds and Broadway (17 miles) as well as Stratford-upon-Avon (24 miles) and Great Malvern and The Malvern Hills (15 miles).
The M5 motorway (accessed via J1 of The M50 or J7 at South Worcester) provides for ready access to Birmingham and the surrounding industrial and commercial areas as well as Birmingham International Airport (41 miles) and the M40. London (129) is best accessed by the M40, via Stratford. The M5 South also provides for commuting to Cheltenham, Gloucester and Bristol (61 miles).
The newly opened Worcestershire Parkway Railway station, situated to the east of Worcester and only 5 miles from Besford, is intended to increase the capacity to London as well as reduced journey times. This will have a significant impact on Worcestershire’s accessibility to the Capital and other regional centres.
If education is a priority then Worcestershire is blessed with an enviable mix of schooling at all levels, including a variety of independent establishments, allowing parents to select the right environment for their children’s needs.
BESFORD, WORCESTERSHIRE
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ServicesMains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating and LPG for cooker.
TenureFreehold
Local AuthorityWychavon District CouncilCouncil Tax Band G
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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 26.02.2020
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