Summary of Features

Historic, detached farmhouse, Grade II Listed (2,917 sq ft)
5 bedrooms, main en-suite, 3 further bathrooms
Spacious kitchen/breakfast room, ground floor WC & shower
4 reception rooms, 2 with woodburning stoves
Wonderful original features and high ceilings
Large, established garden, small productive orchard
Folly, summerhouse and timber garden sheds
Adjacent barns with wider scope
Adjoining and securely fenced paddock (+3½ acres)
Lovely quiet location with super views

Location

Mileages: Redmarley village ½ mile, Ledbury 7 miles, Tewkesbury 11 miles, Gloucester 12 miles, Malvern 14 miles, Cheltenham 16 miles, Worcester 19½ miles, Hereford 22 miles, Birmingham 52 miles
Road: M50 (Jct 2) 2½ miles, M5 (Jct 10) 12 miles
Railway: Ledbury, Tewkesbury, Malvern, Gloucester
Airport: Bristol (55 miles) Birmingham (57½ miles)

Situation

The property is located in a secluded position on the periphery of the village of Redmarley d’Abitot, on the borders of the Three Counties in west Gloucestershire. This popular area is characterised by traditional farms, open countryside and is close to the Cotswolds; Cheltenham, Gloucester and Birmingham are easily accessible.

Scar Farm

Scar Farm was historically a working farm and would originally have been thatched. The property is believed to originate from the early 1400’s with subsequent modernisation, there is significant timber framing on display and it retains a wealth of character throughout, including a fabulous inglenook fireplace, exposed beams and timbers.
A covered timber and brick porch leads to the front door, opening to an internal lobby, where there is ample space for coats, boots and wellies.
A panelled, glazed door leads through to the formal dining room. Another door opens directly into the large kitchen/breakfast room, where a staircase leads to the first floor.

Scar Farm (continued)

The country-style fitted kitchen is about three years’ old and has bespoke cabinetry under the stairs, housing an integrated fridge/freezer and additional storage. The kitchen offers ample storage and benefits from integrated appliances, there is a free-standing stainless steel Rangemaster cooker with induction hob and cooker hood, complemented by a Belfast-style sink, granite work-surfaces and a boiling hot water tap.
Doorways off the kitchen lead respectively into the dining room and conservatory, a lovely and light space.
The dining room is a good-sized room complemented by a chequerboard terracotta tiled floor and an amazing inglenook fireplace, which would have historically been the hub of this ancient home. The room has a wonderful, almost Mediaeval feel to it, with stairs leading to the first floor.

Scar Farm (continued)

The conservatory opens to the sitting room, another generously proportioned room, where there is a smaller inglenook fitted with a wood burning stove. This room is complemented by oak flooring and a fabulous, “secret door” behind the fireplace which reveals a WC and shower room; there is a really useful external access for gardeners and equestrians alike.
A study leads off the sitting room and makes a very practical home office.
Beyond the sitting room is a charming and light filled drawing room, complemented by another wood-burning stove. This lovely room has a double aspect overlooking the garden and the adjoining pastureland. This room links round to the dining room where a second staircase leads to the first floor.
On the first floor there are 5 well-proportioned bedrooms; 2 very generous double rooms with 3 further doubles and a family bathroom. The main bedroom has an en-suite shower room and a second room has an en-suite WC and basin.

The Outside

Scar Farm is accessed off a quiet, rural lane via a private (part shared) drive which leads to a gravelled parking area and garden, to the front of the property, where there is ample parking for several vehicles.
The private gardens extend to ¾ of an acre and are largely lawned, complemented by a variety of mature trees and shrubs. Plenty of scope for keen gardeners here.
A productive orchard provides a variety of seasonal fruit including apple, plums, damson and mulberry, plus a walnut tree.
A ha-ha provides a great feature, allowing uninterrupted and beautiful views over the adjoining pastureland and beyond to the rural landscape.

The Outside (continued)

There is a small folly in the garden which offers a great spot for alfresco enjoyment. There is also a useful timber summerhouse and several timber storage sheds.
Adjacent to the house is a large outbuilding comprising of three linked rooms. This outbuilding provides excellent storage space and has historically been stabling. There is an electric supply and lighting to the barns.
A two-roomed cellar is accessed externally from the garden and provides additional storage space.
The pastureland amounts to just over 3½ acres and lies directly to the east of the house and garden. This is securely fenced, mature pasture, with separate vehicular access. There is direct access from the garden.

Material Information

Services

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (septic tank, drains to the paddock). Electric storage and infra-red heating.

Broadband

63 mbps via a Starlink connection.

Mobile Phone Signal

Decent cover from the mainstream providers.

Local Authority

Forest of Dean District Council: 01594 810000.

Council Tax

Band “G” (£3,750 for 2025/26).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Timber framed, brick infill panels under a tiled roof.

Listing

This property is Grade II Listed.

Planning Permission

No current applications applicable.

EPC

Rated "E".

Flood Risk

There is no flood risk to this property.

Access

Access to the property is initially over a neighbour owned, shared drive, thereafter a private access driveway belonging to this property.

Public Access

A public footpath passes over the drive and a short section of the boundary, see the sale plan.

Covenants

None of which the Vendor or Agents are aware.

Conservation Area/AONB

The property is not within either.

Buyers Purchase Fee

Please note that buyers are required to pay a Purchase Fee of £300 (inc. of VAT) to Grant & Co on offer acceptance, to process a new transaction.

General Information

Schools

Primary: Redmarley, Pendock, Bromesberrow, Staunton & Corse. Further information available at: www.fdean.gov.uk.
Secondary: Ledbury (John Masefield) & Newent, superb grammar schools in Gloucester & Cheltenham.
Independent: Malvern, Cheltenham, Hereford & Worcester all have some outstanding independent schools. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

A network of footpaths from the property provides for excellent walking. The village of Redmarley d’Abitot has a Church, primary school, village hall, playgroup and country pub. Staunton & Corse (c. 2 miles) has a post office and village store, doctors' surgery, pub and garage. There is also a community shop at Bromsberrow Heath with bakery and post office. The busy market town of Ledbury offers a wide range of shops and amenities to meet most day-to-day requirements. A broader range of shopping and leisure facilities can be found close by in Malvern and Tewkesbury, with more extensive retail and cultural facilities available in Cheltenham and Gloucester.

Recreational

Redmarley d’Abitot has its own village cricket, tennis and football clubs, and the surrounding area provides a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities, particularly in the Malvern Hills and the Severn Valley, both renowned for their outstanding natural beauty. There are leisure centres & swimming pools in both Ledbury and Newent. Tewkesbury and Malvern have popular theatres, Ledbury is host to a renowned annual poetry festival. A wide variety of events, from antique fairs to agricultural shows, take place at The Three Counties Showground, Malvern, throughout the year. Eastnor Castle is also nearby and holds a variety of seasonal events and is open to the public.

Directions - GL19 3JQ

From M50 (Jct 2) take the A417 south towards Gloucester for about 2½ miles and after descending the hill take the right turn signposted to Hawcross. Continue along this country lane for 1 mile (ignoring both left hand turns), the entrance to Scar Farm will be found on your right side, towards the top of the hill. Proceed straight ahead, passing the buildings on either side. Continue through the entrance gate, along the private drive and the property will be found on your right side.

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Viewings

By prior appointment only via Grant & Co Estate Agents on 01531 637341.

Agents Notes

Grant & Co and their clients give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. 2. These particulars have been prepared in good faith to give a fair overall view of the property, do not form any part of an offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 3. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents. The Agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Fixtures & Fittings Unless mentioned specifically all fixtures & fittings are excluded from the sale.