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Guide Price£2,300,000

Bretforton, near Honeybourne

Land size: 2 acres
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5

Key Features

Historic village living in this imposing grade II listed Gothic hall. Elegant period home with magnificent proportions and period finery complemented by landscaped gardens and grounds - 2 acres
The reception hall with fine staircase and tall gothic arch draw you through to the main event - the magnificent drawing room cum ballroom with intricately detailed vaulted ceiling - a room to wow
Further well proportioned reception rooms for guests and family layered with the rich array of unique period detailing from gothic arched windows to individual fireplaces
The striking crenellated tower built to supply water is cleverly integrated - on the ground floor as a cracking bar off the dining room and on the first floor as the en-suite to the master suite
The kitchen/breakfast room is at the rear - bi-fold doors give relaxed access into the wonderful gardens. On a practical note - boot rooms and utility space abound.
Upstairs 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms set off elegant landings. 3 are en-suite plus the master bedroom with its en-suite set in the tower. Back stairs from the kitchen create a useful suite
The gardens & grounds have been beautifully designed and set out giving a rich variety from broad lawns to a more formal landscaping , an outdoor pool, walled areas stabling and paddocks
Formal in and out carriage drive to the front - an elegant approach for guests. Additional driveway and parking to the side plus garaging. Useful additional gated access from New Street
Set off the pretty village street with charming Cotswold stone and thatched cottages - nip up to the national trusts' award winning Fleece Inn. Broadway and Chipping Campden in easy reach
M5 and M40 in easy reach. London trains at next door Honeybourne, services to Cheltenham from Broadway. Directions: WR11 7JH W3W: universe.amuses.opened. Mains services. Private drainage

Description

Significant Grade II listed home in the Gothic style set in 2 acres right in the heart of the village - magnificent proportions layered with stunning period finery complemented by beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds. A historic home dating from the late 18th century with later additions including the fabulous Crenellated Tower. Elegant curved entrance portico with fluted columns and wrought iron balcony set the tone into the wonderful accommodation from the fine principal staircase with stunning gothic arch in the main hall through to the truly magical vaulted drawing room cum ballroom. This is a brilliant family home and an entertainer's dream to truly wow your guests - wine and dine in the beautifully proportioned dining room whipping up a pre-dinner cocktail in the tower bar and then why not dance the night away in the ball room. 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms for the family and guests - superb principal bedroom with a unique en-suite in the tower. Kitchen/breakfast room opens straight out through bi-folds into the gardens and lots and lots of practical space for the day to day living. Set in around 2 acres - to the front a formal in and out carriage drive with beautifully set out and landscaped gardens all around including walled gardens and a swimming pool. On the cusp of the northern Cotswolds, enjoy village life, stroll up to the National Trust Fleece Inn for an award winning pint. Nip down the lanes into nearby Broadway and Chipping Campden for local shopping and renowned restaurants. Station at nearby Honeybourne for swift London services plus Broadway for routes into Cheltenham. M5 and M40 also in easy reach for commuting.

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Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: G
Date Posted: 2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,011 Homes with Land listings in West Midlands (1+ acres).

This Property£1,150,000 / acre

Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £190,930 / acre

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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs

CurrentPotential

(92+)A

(81-91)B

(69-80)C

(55-68)D

(39-54)E

(21-38)F

(1-20)G

60 D

76 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity: Mains
Water: Mains
Heating: Gas Heating
Broadband: Ask Agent
Sewerage: Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Listed Property: Yes
Restrictions: Ask Agent

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Garage, Driveway
Garden: Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

2.3 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

4K streaming on every screen
Full-time home working
Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

Bretforton Village School172 metresOfsted: Good
Ages
5 to 10
Pupils
63
Type
Academy sponsor led
Honeybourne Primary Academy1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
2 to 11
Pupils
232
Type
Academy converter
Badsey First School1.4 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
5 to 10
Pupils
122
Type
Academy sponsor led
The Littletons Church of England Academy1.7 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
2 to 10
Pupils
150
Type
Academy converter
Faith
Church of England
Willersey Church of England Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
5 to 11
Pupils
45
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Faith
Church of England

Secondary

Blackminster Middle School1.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
Ages
10 to 13
Pupils
217
Type
Community school
The De Montfort School3.1 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
10 to 18
Pupils
915
Type
Academy sponsor led
Prince Henry's High School3.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding
Ages
13 to 18
Pupils
1,282
Type
Academy converter
St Egwin's CofE Middle School3.4 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
10 to 13
Pupils
438
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Faith
Church of England
Chipping Campden School4.7 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,465
Type
Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Badsey, Badsey1.4 miles

Co-op Station Road - Honeybourne, Honeybourne1.6 miles

Co-op Davies Road, Evesham2.8 miles

GP surgery

Demontfort Medical Centre3 miles

Pharmacy

Stewart Pharmacy3 miles

Hospital

Evesham Community Hospital3.5 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces395 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Honeybourne Rail Station1.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

School Lane223 metres

Typical drive times

Evesham8 min · 3.9 miles

Alcester17 min · 13 miles

Pershore18 min · 10 miles

Chipping Campden11 min · 5.7 miles

Worcester (city)31 min · 20 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

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Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
Ground risks (included in the full report)
Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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Morgan Aps Sales & Lettings, Worcester

The Old Smithy, Stocks Farm, Suckley, Worcester, WR6 5EH

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