Noverings Farm

Harbour Hill Bosbury Ledbury HR8 1QD

The most impressive country home with indoor swimming pool and various outbuildings occupying a beautifully tranquil setting within 24 acres of gardens and land in beautiful Bosbury

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DESCRIPTION
Noverings Farm is a handsome and imposing period country home
occupying an elevated position within the most glorious gardens and 24 acres of pastureland. Its unspoilt and private position enjoys some of the most exceptional panoramic views over the surrounding countryside and hills beyond. The unique and tranquil setting in addition to the opportunities this fine home offers is unquestionably much of the charm. Principally, the main part of the house is an original farmhouse believed to date back to 1780, which over more recent years has been cleverly redesigned and sympathetically extended to offer exceptionally impressive and balanced accommodation. Today’s home is a beautifully restored country house with considerate thought given to retaining the character features with a seamless modern and luxurious finish. Although Noverings Farm has undeniable grandeur, it is very much a workable and manageable family home with flexible accommodation that flows with ease.
Entrance is gained through a reception hall with original flagstone flooring and inglenook fireplace, the reception rooms are well placed to either side of the house and all enjoy the most glorious views of the gardens and grounds beyond. The superb kitchen is fitted with integrated appliances, bespoke units and a central island under granite worktops. This room has been designed to be the hub of the house opening onto both a substantial family room with vaulted ceiling to one side and a conservatory to the other, making this the perfect place to entertain. In addition is a full fitted, air cooled pantry and separate utility room. There is a cinema room off the entrance hall. The dining room is accessed from both the reception hall and from a further hallway. This superb room enjoys a dual aspect view of the mature gardens, there is a feature fireplace. Steps lead down to the drawing room, an elegant room with a fireplace and views to either side of the gardens. Accessed from the drawing room are further reception rooms with a kitchen and shower room, which lends itself beautifully to a self contained annex, ideal for guest accommodation or au pair. Currently this area is arranged as a study and further reception room, this versatile space can also be accessed externally via a private front door offering the scope to use as one needs.

There are two sets of staircases leading to the first floor staircase bedrooms. The master suite is extensive, occupying the former granary and as such has been arranged to create the most magnificent suite complete with a double bedroom, luxurious bathroom with sunken bath and twin sinks and a spacious dressing room. This room opens into a small sitting room with doors opening onto a balcony, providing a spectacular view over the properties own land to the west. There are four further bedrooms all served by a family bathroom.

SITUATION
Noverings Farm is situated in a much sought-after location, set to the edge of the village of Bosbury, within the beautiful county of Herefordshire. Within the village itself life centres around the parish hall, cricket club and two public houses in addition to an excellent primary school and private day nursery. The market town of Ledbury is within close proximity and offers a wider range of local facilities including shops, schools, doctor's surgery, churches, hotel, public houses and a mainline railway station with services to Hereford, Worcester, Birmingham New Street, Oxford and London Paddington. Undeniably, the charm of this area is the breath-taking countryside surrounding both the village of Bosbury and the neighboring towns, making it an exceptional area for sporting opportunities including walking on The Malvern Hills, equestrian pursuits at Hartpury College and golfing and rugby at Worcester. Educational facilities in the area are particularly strong, world renowned schools such as The Elms and The Downs in neighboring Colwall and Malvern St James and Malvern College with further schooling in Cheltenham and Gloucester, making this perennially popular with families. The larger centres of Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham are all just over an hour away by car.

OUTSIDE
Noverings Farm is approached via electric gates leading to a long driveway. The approach is beautiful, bordered by the fenced pastureland with a large duck pond and orchard and onto the graveled parking area and gardens framing the house. There is a range of useful outbuildings predominantly lying to the northwest of the house including an Agricultural barn which, subject to planning, could convert to stables or a small indoor Equestrian school. There is a garage and large storage barn. To the south of the house is a two storey barn providing secure garaging ideal for classic cars and a workshop with studio on the first floor. To the side of the main house is a newly constructed indoor swimming pool complex with changing room, sauna and bar. The innovative design allows the outside in with a series of bi folding doors leading to a patio terrace.
The gardens are a real feature, designed in a more formal fashion yet complementing the extensive pastureland providing the perfect backdrop. The gardens themselves surround the house, mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of shrubs and mature trees. There are water features and a beautiful ornamental stream running through a rockery which creates a series of small waterfalls culminating in a pool. There are various terraces and patio areas designed to take in the views of both the gardens and the land beyond. Within the gardens is a charming garden kitchen and a greenhouse. Beyond this spectacular setting are the additional circa 21 acres of pastureland that enclose the property and provide a serene setting for this country home.

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