With its elegant facade of mellow brick and an abundance of historic charm, Hill Court Farm is the most harmonious and splendid home.
Beautiful in every way, the current owners have taken the original structure of this substantial farmhouse and comprehensively restored it from the outside in with such intricate consideration resulting in the most detailed of renovations and is a now turnkey home.
It is not only the restoration that makes this home so very special but it is also its setting, which is a fundamental element to the overall feel, nestled within its own circa 4.5 acres which enjoys the most breathtaking views of the full range of the Malvern Hills.
It is a true country retreat that provides the most beautiful accommodation totalling over 6080 sq.ft. In addition to the main house, the attached Cider House, has been an excellent Air BnB for the current owners and offers various accommodation options for a prospective buyer.
By stripping the property back to brick, the current owners have reimagined the space to create a modern feel throughout, thoughtfully incorporating bespoke features that complement its original charm. The result is a seamless blend of character and contemporary living, with luxurious, high-spec amenities that offer both comfort and efficiency. This carefully considered renovation strikes a perfect balance between two eras, executed with exceptional attention to detail.
On entering there is an immediate sense of grandeur and the views are the first observation when you arrive at Hill Court Farm. The hall is such a welcoming first space and owing to its size, is a feature in itself with a charming fireplace.
The property boasts a fine choice of reception rooms, informal and formal, they have been designed to flow seamlessly connecting one room to another making it a relaxed home ideal for entertaining on the grandest scale.
The more formal sitting room enjoys far reaching views and a feature fireplace. A further snug acts as a central point to connect the formal dining room/sitting room 2 to the kitchen/breakfast room.
As with any of the best homes, the kitchen/breakfast room is the heart of the house.
Great attention has been paid to the layout of this room to ensure the bespoke units and main seating island overlook the views through a fully glazed window and doors that open to the terrace and garden.
High quality integrated appliances, a range cooker and boiling tap add the modern elements and wet underfloor heating runs throughout for comfort. There is ample space within this room for a dining table and seating, as well as a very useful spacious pantry with built in units.
Completing the accommodation is a laundry room, garden washroom, boiler room and wc.
In the basement is a dedicated truly immersive 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos Cinema room and a magnificent vaulted music room – both offering superb acoustic screening due to their basement location.
The beautiful bedroom spaces occupy the first and second floors. Each bedroom has been designed in suite style making them particularly sumptuous and elegant, ideal for family living and for guest accommodation. The proportions of the rooms are grand with ample space for storage.
The first floor offers the principal suite with luxury en suite bath and shower room and two further double bedrooms with modern en suites. On the second floor, there are three further double bedrooms, all with en suite shower rooms.
The Grade II Listed Cider House is attached to the north westerly end of the farmhouse and has been the subject of the same quality and consideration of back to brick restoration to that of the main house. This exceptional space has been beautifully restored and offers any prospective owner the flexibility to use as a variety of accommodation.
Currently, the Cider House has provided a supplementary income as a very successful Airbnb, although owing to its size, it would also make an excellent home office/studio with its own independent access.
The Cider House is arranged over three floors with a spacious kitchen and dining room on the ground floor, beautifully appointed with a range of country-style units, on the mezzanine floor is a sitting room and on the lower ground floor is a double bedroom with en suite.
The Gardens and Grounds: Hill Court Farm is approached via a quiet, no through country lane with gates that open to a wide driveway flanked by lawns and dotted with mature trees, into the ample parking area. The grounds are beautiful and the perfect backdrop for this imposing home. The well-established boundaries provide privacy to the plot and within the main, more formal gardens, there is an expanse of lawns that meet the 4.5 acres all of which enjoy the broader, most idyllic views of the open countryside scene all the way to The Malvern Hills. There is ample parking, a detached double garage and a lovely summer house which enjoys the magnificent views over fields and up to The Malverns.
Situation: The house is peacefully positioned, yet not isolated, and very much part of the peaceful and historic hamlet of Forthampton. The neighbouring villages of Corse Lawn and Eldersfield are particularly well reputed, the latter for the Michelin Guide public house, The Butchers Arms. Whilst distinctively semi-rural the property is highly accessible, with the nearby town of Tewkesbury only 4 miles. Hill Court Farm is well placed for some excellent schooling including The King's School in Gloucester as well as Dean Close, Cheltenham College and The Cheltenham Ladies' College in Cheltenham.
