Summary of Features

Imposing period house over three floors (2,852 sq ft)
5 double bedrooms, 3 en-suite, family bathroom
Spacious kitchen/dining/family room, utility, boot room, WC
2 reception rooms, both with woodburning stoves
Detached outbuilding with garage, studio gym & annexe above (969 sq ft)
Impressive 10 stable yard with excellent facilities
Separate tack and feed rooms, kitchen/day room, WC
All weather outdoor arena 60 m x 22 m, with consent for lighting
10 acres of paddocks, all with mains water supply, plus several field shelters
Adjacent consented plot for 4 holiday cabins, available by separate negotiation

Acreage

In all about 12 Acres.

Location

Mileages: Cradley ¼ mile, Bosbury 3½ miles, Malvern & Colwall <6 miles, Ledbury 8½ miles, Worcester 10½ miles, Hereford 16 miles, Cheltenham 35 miles, Birmingham 51 miles
Road: M50 (Jct 2) & M5 (Jct 7) 13 miles
Railway: Malvern, Colwall, Ledbury, Worcester & Parkway
Airport: Birmingham (47 miles)

Situation

The popular village of Cradley is situated amongst the beautiful and Herefordshire countryside, it is a thriving and well-serviced village located to the West of the Malvern Hills, noted as a National Landscape, on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire borders. This is a beautiful, desirable and very accessible part of the countryside, complemented by good local towns, schools and facilities, and with excellent access to the commercial centres of Worcester, Cheltenham, Gloucester, and Birmingham, all with good rail links to London.

Birch Farm

This super family home originates from the 1850’s and has been lovingly modernised and extended. The house has been beautifully decorated and is well presented throughout to provide a stunning and spacious living environment.
A covered Oak porch graces the front door which opens out to a central hallway. Ground floor accommodation is well proportioned and has great flow and a welcoming feel.
The focus of the house is the spacious, open-plan Aga kitchen/dining/family room, a fabulous and practical space which is the heart of this super home. The country-style, hand-painted kitchen offers plenty of storage and benefits from a central island with solid-wood work-surface. The 2-oven gas Aga also has a 2-oven electric Companion with induction hob; perfect for the summer months when the main oven is superfluous.

Birch Farm (continued)

Light coloured marble/granite work surfaces to the rest of the kitchen complement the colours of the cabinetry beautifully, with a Belfast-style sink providing country appeal. A range of integrated appliances including a dishwasher, fridge and freezer, wine cooler and coffee maker.
The dining area is directly off the kitchen with an open plan family/TV room providing a great space for day-to-day use, and informal gatherings.
There is a separate utility room with space and plumbing for white goods off the kitchen, and a further door leads out to the rear entrance with boot/dog room and external door to the patio terrace.

Birch Farm (continued)

From the central hall, a pair of French-style doors open to the comfortable sitting room, which has a double aspect and fireplace inset with a Jotul wood stove. A second set of French doors open to the gardens and the drive. There is a separate snug, with a wood-burning stove plus a WC at the end of the hall.
Stairs from the hall lead to the first-floor landing, where there are four good-sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom, with a free-standing roll top bath and a separate walk-in shower. Two of the bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms and original feature fireplaces, providing an attractive focal point.
Stairs off the landing lead to the second floor and the principal bedroom suite, a very generously proportioned room. This includes a large en-suite bathroom, a spacious dressing area with fitted bedroom furniture and a separate seating area.

The Outside

The property is approached off a small rural lane via an electric-gated entrance. The driveway is flanked by the paddocks and leads past the stable yard to a gravelled driveway in front of the house and garage.
There are lawned areas and herbaceous borders, with plenty of scope for keen gardeners to add their own mark. A large patio terrace by the rear door benefiting from afternoon sun.
Steps lead down to the externally accessed basement which houses the plant room. An underground rainwater storage tank has scope to provide free water for the garden and stables. There is an adjoining red brick outbuilding which provides useful garden storage.

The Outside (continued)

The detached 3 bay garage has been repurposed to provide a studio/gym and single garage. External stairs lead to a first-floor 1 bedroom annexe, with scope for a variety of uses ancillary to the main house.
There are two large solar panels on the roof which provide hot water to a thermal store in the plant room, augmented by a gas boiler for hot water and central heating.

The Equestrian Facilities

Birch Farm provides an impressive range of equestrian facilities; a combination of an excellent stable yard, oversized all weather arena (60m x 22m, with permission for lighting), some 10 acres of grazing paddocks serviced by tracks, mains water and electricity for fencing, good outriding via country lanes and paths and excellent road access for events and regional equestrian centres.
The purpose built wooden stable yard was constructed in 2009 and comprises 10 generous boxes around a central concrete, fenced yard. The majority of the stables are 12’ x 12’, 1 at 12’ x 14’ and 2 corner boxes at 15’ x 15’.
The north side of the stable “square” provides a day room (catering and washing facilities), a WC, secure tack room, feed/forage storage and a rug store area.

The Equestrian Facilities (continued)

There is ample hard standing and plenty of parking/turning space plus a concrete muck pad with drainage to the fields.
The large arena has been over engineered in construction to ensure no pooling or freezing and is genuinely usable in all seasons. The fenced arena has consent for lights; there is power to the site which also feeds the electric fencing.
The land is sloping and divided into a range of paddock sizes, all accessible via internal tracks. There is mains water to all paddocks and electricity for fencing.

Holiday Cabin Site

In the northeast corner of this farm there is a separate plot which has consent for the development of 4 holiday cabins, work has commenced sufficient to crystalise the planning consent. This site is independent of Birch Farm and may be available by separate negotiation.
Planning Permission reference P212563/F was granted on 16/3/22 for “change of use of equestrian land to tourism use including stationing of 4 holiday cabins with associated parking and access”. Services have yet not been connected to the site but are close by.

Material Information

Services

House: Mains electricity, gas, water (metered) & drainage.
Annexe/Studio/Gym: Mains electricity (heating), water & drainage.
Stableyard/Paddocks: Mains electricity, water & drainage to the yard, mains water supply to the paddocks. Wooden double glazing throughout the house.

Solar Panels

Supplementary heat source for hot water and central heating via a thermal store.

Broadband

Landline supply at circa 45 mbps d/l (currently via Plusnet). BT offer FTTC at 75 mbps d/l.

Mobile Phone Signal

Good with most mainstream providers.

Local Authority

Herefordshire Council: 01432 260000.

Council Tax

House: Band “E” (£2,988 for 2025/26).

Tenure

Freehold.

Construction

Brick and rendered elevations under a clay tile roof, garage is timber clad under a clay tile roof.

Listing

This property is not Listed.

Planning Permission

No current or outstanding permissions.

EPC

House & Annexe are Rated “C”.

Flood Risk

None to this property.

Access

Via a public highway.

Public Access

There are no Rights of Way or Public Footpaths over this property.

Covenants

None of which the Vendor is aware.

National Landscape

The property is not within a National Landscape (formerly AONB).

Conservation Area

The property is not within a Conservation Area.

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: Cradley, Bosbury, Colwall, Malvern. Further information available at: www.worcestershire.co.uk
Secondary: John Masefields, Ledbury, there is a school bus from the village. Further information available at: www.worcestershire.co.uk
Independent: Malvern, Colwall, Worcester, Hereford, Gloucester and Cheltenham have some excellent independent schools. Further information available at: www.isc.co.uk

Local

Cradley has a good range of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office service, doctors' surgery (with pharmacy), village hall & Church. The nearby Spa town of Malvern offers an excellent broad range of services, including a good array of independent shops, galleries, restaurants, and quality supermarkets as well as a respected theatre/cinema and two railway stations. The popular market town of Ledbury is also only a short drive away and also offers a good range of amenities. More extensive retail and cultural therapy can be found in Worcester, Cheltenham, and Birmingham.

Recreational

There is an extensive network of footpaths accessible within the area and from the village. The spectacular Malvern Hills are nearby and provide a wealth of sporting and recreational opportunities. Malvern has a Leisure & Spa complex, tennis club and a golf club (Worcestershire Golf Club). The Three Counties Showground hosts a wide variety of year-round events, from national garden shows, concerts & antique fairs to agricultural & equestrian events. Eastnor Castle hosts a wide variety of public events from spring through to summer and the riverside market town of Upton-upon-Severn hosts a range of seasonal festivals, including the well-known Jazz Festival. It is also home to the largest Marina on the River Severn.

Equestrian

There is good outriding from the property, via country lanes, paths and permissive routes and the region is renowned for its strong equestrian ties. Bromyard Equestrian, Hartpury College and Allens Hill are all within sensible driving distances and host a series of year-round competitions, both affiliated and unaffiliated, plus offering a range of specialist clinics. The Three Counties Showground at Malvern is within easy driving distance.

Directions - WR13 5JD

From Ledbury station: Head north on the B4214 signed to Bromyard. After 2½ miles bear right onto the B4220 and continue through Bosbury to Cradley. Pass through Cradley village and on reaching the T junction with the A4103 turn right, continue a short distance and take the first left (towards Suckley). Proceed 150 metres around the bend and the gated entrance is on your left side – call the agent for access.

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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.