A striking Grade II* listed, red sandstone country residence which has, been greatly enhanced and invested in creating a house to an exacting standard, with secondary accommodation.

Description

Hillhampton House is a handsome Grade II* listed, red sandstone country house which has, been greatly improved and invested in by the current owners creating a house to an exacting standard. It was originally the hunting lodge for Witley Court and remodelled in Georgian times to give the striking front elevation that greets you as you approach down the long gravel drive. The property is currently rented as a successful holiday let with Unique Homestays.

There are three principal formal reception rooms being a large hall with connecting double doors at each end to the drawing and dining rooms all benefiting from feature stone fireplaces.

The everyday living/kitchen/breakfast room and bar area focuses around the large, open plan, handmade kitchen. From here, three pairs of double doors open into the indoor swimming pool. The kitchen is fully fitted and there is space for living and dining. Leading off the kitchen is the walk-in, temperature controlled larder with a butler’s pantry adjoining. Doors lead through to the indoor swimming pool.

There is an office at one end of the house and the gym leads on to the indoor pool. The pool has been fully refitted to provide a stunning space and is a focal point to this family living area at the heart of the house. Adjacent to the pool is a new bespoke hot tub, sauna, steam room and changing room. From the pool area, double doors lead out onto the south-facing terrace that overlooks the gardens with a patio and outdoor kitchen perfect for alfresco dining looking over the maze, tennis court and surrounding countryside

On the first floor, the extensive and most impressive master bedroom suite has a central living area with wall mounted TV, that leads off to two dressing rooms, a large bedroom and the en suite bathroom that is extremely well fitted, with a large shower. There are three further bedroom suites to the first floor, all with bathrooms. A first-floor laundry proves very practical for family living.

A staircase leads up to the second floor which is a separate apartment with a living room, kitchen and three further bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The house has been completed to an exceptionally high standard with a good balance of contemporary and traditional.

The Lodge.

The Lodge is at the head of the drive and is currently let on an assured shorthold tenancy. Comprising of two bedrooms, with two reception rooms and a kitchen. There is private parking and a secluded garden.

The Coach House

The Coach House is at the rear of the property and can be accessed by a rear drive. It has recently been converted to a high standard with underfloor heating on the ground floor. It is laid out to provide a kitchen, sitting room, dining room, TV room and hall on the ground floor. On the first floor are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bedroom having a sitting room, dressing room and ensuite bathroom. There is a separate family bathroom. It will provide garaging for five cars.

There is private parking to the rear and it is away from the main house. The Coach House provides totally independent living space perfect for annex accommodation, short or long term lets. The house benefits from its own private entrance along with independent parking. Separated from the main house by a new timber fence the Coach House has the enjoyment of approximately 2 acres of gardens with a play area and patio perfect for alfresco dining in total privacy with stunning views across the surrounding countryside.

The house is approach through the gates via a most impressive gravel drive with a pond to the left and surrounded by stunning formal gardens and mature trees. The principal lawned areas surrounding the main House benefit from a path that meanders through
the gardens. There is a further large area of level lawn below the terrace, this has provided a good landing place for helicopters and has also housed a large marquee for a charity function with 450 guests easily accommodated.

The lawns lead out to the mature parkland, where there are some fascinating trees and a wonderful maze that really takes time to work ones way though. The all-weather tennis court sits below the terrace with adjected summerhouse. There is land to the south of the principal gardens to include a paddock perfect for equestrian use.

Location

Hillhampton House is situated at the end of its long treelined drive looking out over the rolling, beautiful countryside of North Worcestershire within the Teme Valley. Positioned on the edge of Great Witley, an historic village nestled beneath the wooded Abberley Hills and the slopes of Woodbury Hill.

Hillhampton House was once part of the Witley Court Estate and the ruined palace of Witley Court is cared for today by English Heritage. Witley Court was originally owned by the Foley Family and then taken on by the Earls of Dudley, who at its time owned 9,000 acres in the Parish of Great Witley. In the 1920s the Dudleys sold Witley Court to Sir Herbert Smith, a Kidderminster carpet manufacturer, and during his occupancy there was the disastrous fire in 1937 that led to the ruin of the Court.

Great Witley, whilst being rural, is extremely convenient. The A443 leads to Worcester City Centre and on to the M5. This makes the West Midlands conurbation and Central England readily accessible. The local village of Ombersley has a range of historic pubs and has a fine restaurant, delicatessen and bakery. Nearby Droitwich Spa has a mainline train station with connections to Birmingham and on to London. There is also a Waitrose here, as well as a range of everyday shops and services.

The M5 corridor connects to the M42, making Birmingham International Airport and the NEC train station, with a fast train in under an hour and a half to London Euston, readily accessible.

There are good nearby schools which include Abberley Hall Preparatory School and, in Worcester itself, the city schools of King’s and the Grammar. The Malvern Colleges are to the west with Bromsgrove School to the east.

Square Footage: 14,705 sq ft


Acreage: 19.29 Acres

Directions

From the City Centre of Worcester, head northwards on the A443, passing through Hallow, Holt Heath and Little Witley. On your left, you will then see the entrance to Witley
Court and straight after that take the right turn to Hillhampton, with the immediate right beside Hillhampton Lodge. The gated entrance to Hillhampton House is beside the
lodge. Pull up to the front gates and continue along the drive to the front of Hillhampton House.