Abberley, Worcester, WR6

Positioned in the picturesque Teme Valley in the charming village of Abberley, this stunning five bedroom period house is both elegant and tranquil. Boasting 3.3 acres of divine parkland-like gardens and grounds, including a serene pond at its heart, this property offers a quintessential countryside living experience. The spacious interior enjoys exposed beams, Amtico flooring, multiple reception rooms ideal for family gatherings, complemented by a Harvey Jones kitchen. A gated driveway leads to ample parking space for several vehicles, accompanied by a detached triple garage and various outbuildings, including a barn and an additional single garage, adding practicality and charm to this timeless home.

The gardens and grounds are a nature lover's paradise, with sprawling green lawns, fruit trees, and woodland areas creating a serene environment to enjoy the changing seasons. A wooden decking terrace offers panoramic views of the undulating landscape, overlooking the pond and providing a peaceful retreat. The property also features a barn with stables and storage facilities, offering potential for conversion into additional living spaces or home offices. With raised beds for gardening enthusiasts and ample space for outdoor activities, this property caters to a variety of interests. The detached triple garage and attached single garage provide convenient storage options, while the gravel driveway offers ample parking and easy access to the residence. A truly enchanting retreat that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities, this farmhouse is a rare opportunity to embrace classic country living at its finest.

Location

Abberley is a picturesque village that perfectly captures the charm of rural England. With its breathtaking countryside views, rich history, and welcoming community, Abberley offers an idyllic retreat while remaining well-connected to nearby towns and cities. The village is famed for its iconic Abberley Clock Tower, stunning walking trails, and proximity to excellent schools, making it an ideal choice for families, professionals, and those seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle.

Schools and Education

The picturesque quintessential village primary school, Abberley Parochial VC Primary School is rated Good by Ofsted. The school, located in Worcester (WR6 6AA), was praised for its positive learning environment where pupils feel valued and behave exceptionally well. It maintains high attendance and provides strong support for pupils with special educational needs.

Nearby secondary options include The Chantry School in Martley and King Charles I School in Kidderminster, both of which have strong reputations for academic excellence.

For those considering private education, exceptional independent schools in the wider area include RGS Worcester (Royal Grammar School) and King’s Worcester, both offering top-tier education through to sixth form.

Good access to Worcester schools including Royal Grammar School Worcester and The King’s School Worcester, both offering private bus services direct from Abberley and Great Witley, together with The Chantry School served by local authority school transport. See school websites for transport details. (Please speak to agent for further details).

Despite its tranquil setting, Abberley enjoys excellent transport links. The village is conveniently located between Worcester (12 miles) and Kidderminster (9 miles), both of which offer extensive amenities and rail connections. Worcester Foregate Street and Worcester Shrub Hill stations provide direct services to Birmingham, Oxford, and London Paddington, while Kidderminster Station offers regular trains to Birmingham Snow Hill and Moor Street.

For road travel, the A443 links Abberley to Worcester and Tenbury Wells, while the M5 motorway (Junction 5 & 6) is approximately 15 miles away, providing easy access to Birmingham, Bristol, and the wider Midlands. Birmingham Airport (BHX) is around 35 miles away, reachable in under an hour, offering a wide range of domestic and international flights.

Lifestyle and Amenities

Abberley is a haven for those who appreciate the great outdoors. The Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Wyre Forest, and Shrawley Woods are all within easy reach, providing exceptional walking, cycling, and wildlife-spotting opportunities. The village itself offers a strong community spirit, with local events hosted at the village hall and a well-loved village pub, The Manor Arms, which serves high-quality food in a welcoming atmosphere.

Practical amenities also add to the village’s appeal. Abberley Post Office provides essential postal services and convenience shopping, while the petrol station at Great Witley just a short drive away offers fuel, groceries, and everyday essentials.

For a wider range of shopping and dining experiences, nearby Worcester and Bewdley provide excellent options, from independent boutiques and artisanal cafes to high-street brands and fine dining establishments. Bewdley, just a short drive away, is a charming Georgian town situated on the River Severn, offering picturesque riverside walks and attractions such as the Severn Valley Railway. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity of Sapey Golf Club and Wharton Park Golf & Country Club, both offering stunning courses in scenic surroundings.

A Perfect Balance of Countryside and Convenience

With its stunning natural beauty, excellent schooling options, strong community spirit, and fantastic transport links, Abberley is a truly special Worcestershire village that offers the best of both worlds. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly community, a rural escape, or a well-connected countryside home, Abberley provides an exceptional setting for a relaxed and fulfilling lifestyle.

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EPC Rating: D

Reception hall

The recessed porch opens into a light and bright reception hall with full-height windows to the porch. There is light Amtico flooring with a bevelled diamond border which adds a certain distinction to the space. A door off leads to a large coat room. To your left, glass double doors lead into a characterful sitting room.

Coat room

A large coat room just off the main reception hall, with Amtico flooring a window over looking the garden. This room could easily double up as a kids small playroom, or indeed a home office.

Sitting room

This is an elegant and cosy room with an abundance of character and charm including exposed beams. There is a brick hearth with a contemporary Danish-designed log burner by Hwam creating a super focal point. There is a dual aspect and to one side a glazed garden door that opens onto the sundeck outside.

Garden room

The garden room makes a wonderful second sitting room with triple aspect views and a full-height window that perfectly frames the wonderful garden views over the pond below and the land beyond. The beautiful flooring continues through this two-tier room where the lower part flows into the garden. The feature inglenook fireplace with a state-of-the-art Danish-designed log burner by Hwam creates a further focal point. The upper level provides an elevated seating position which owing to the full-height window also enjoys the delightful views.

Dining room

The dining room is a lovely space for entertaining. There are exposed timbers and an oil fired Aga in the heart of the room. Large windows look over the front gardens and parking.

Kitchen

A simply stunning bespoke Harvey Jones kitchen set under a textured granite work surface offers an array of integrated Neff appliances and taps by Kohler. It's a perfect cooking preparation space with three steps to everything and plenty of work space to prepare or plate up.

WC, bootroom and boiler room

Adjacent to the kitchen is a boot room with off lying downstairs shower room and a nearby boiler room which also has plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier making it a perfect laundry space. The boot room has a back door into the garden and lobby to another door that opens up into the rear yard. It's a useful space where muddy dogs and children can be contained after returning from exploring outdoors.

Home office and gym

To the rear of the property and benefitting from a dual aspect the large room which the current owners use as both a spacious home office and useful gymnasium benefits glazed double doors that open into the garden.

First floor landing

A beautiful antique balustrade leads up the staircase to the first floor bedrooms.

Principal bedroom and en suite

The principal bedroom is the first of many double bedrooms, this spacious room benefits from an en suite bathroom with framed roll top bath tub and mosaic tiling to the walls up to dado height.

Bedroom 2 with balcony

The second bedroom is another spacious double bedroom with the added luxury of double doors that open up onto a large balcony. Perfect for a summertime morning coffee!

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 is a double room. It has a dormer window overlooking the fabulous gardens below.

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4 is a charming double bedroom with a window overlooking the gardens below.

Family shower room

A family shower room (separate to the family bathroom) also benefits from a WC, basin and heated towel rail.

Family bathroom

A contemporary designed family bathroom with stylish white furniture and mosaic tiling to dado height.

Bedroom 5 and dressing room (bedroom 6)

Bedroom 5 is a another large double bedroom with double doors to a dressing room which could become a sixth bedroom if required. There is plenty of character with exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling.

Garden

The south garden has a lawn area and fruit trees, as well as providing the gated gravel driveway access to the property.

Rear Garden

In all the property sits within 3.3 acres of incredible grounds with a mixture of lawn area, woodland and growing areas. The undulating topography can be enjoyed from the wooden decking terrace which overlooks the fresh water pond to the centre of the grounds. The far side is sizeable and provides enough space for a pony.
To the rear of the property there are six raised beds offering great opportunity to "grow your own".
The charming gardens and grounds can be enjoyed all through the year providing an ever changing scene with the seasons.

Yard

To the southern end of the property is an attached barn which offers a range of useful out buildings for storage including Stables (5m x 3.6m) a Loggia and a superb barn for storage. An excellent addition to the property which with some careful architectural help could become further accommodation, home offices or a party room!

Parking - Garage

The property benefits from two garages, the primary is a detached triple garage with a red clay tile roof, it opens directly onto the driveway.

Parking - Garage

Attached to the house is a single garage which makes an ideal garden equipment store, it opens onto the rear parking area (which is through a five bar gate from the, main driveway)

Parking - Driveway

Gravel driveway to the front of the property allows parking for many vehicle, with simple access into the front door.