A sympathetically restored farmhouse and small holding set within a tranquil countryside setting, with further scope for development.

• Stone farmhouse retaining many original features
• Flexible annexe accommodation
• Partially renovated to a high specification
• Equestrian facilities
• Boot room
• Two ensuite bathrooms
• Large attached partially restored stone barn with further potential
• Stone hay barn and original pig sties
• Steel framed barn - currently five stables and garaging
• Private rural setting a mile and a half from local market town
• Adjacent to common land and Bromyard downs
• Plentiful parking

A unique opportunity to acquire a quintessential farmhouse in a beautiful location. The farmhouse is sympathetically renovated to highlight its original features. The farmhouse and mill offer the opportunity for flexible annexe accommodation.

The ground floor accommodation comprises of an open-plan family room and kitchen with a utility/pantry and a cloakroom. Original stone steps lead up to a boot room, dining room and further living room.

Upstairs, there are six bedrooms, a family bathroom, a guest shower room and a master ensuite.

Outside, there is a private drive leading through wooden gates where there is ample parking and a multitude of outbuildings included. The gardens and fields expanded to 19.6 acres. There is excellent scope to develop the adjoining barn subject to the usual consents being granted.

Washcroft Farm is approached by a private drive through large wooden gates to circular parking with convenient access to the farmhouse and surrounding outbuildings.


Entrance
Entering the farmhouse through a porched door into a hallway with access to the front family room.


Family room
The family room is a haven of tranquillity, bathed in natural light from its dual-aspect windows. Tucked away from the rest of the living spaces, it offers a cosy retreat for relaxation.

A door leads to the original wooden staircase up to three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

A focal point of this room is the inglenook fireplace, adding warmth and character. Restored wooden flooring and original fitted cupboards enhance the ambience.


Dining room
To the left of the entrance hallway, you will find the delightful dining room with original quarry-tiled flooring.

Here, an inviting inglenook fireplace and original bread oven take centre stage.


Boot room
From the dining room, a door leads to a versatile space currently used as a boot room with a Butler-style sink and plumbing for a washing machine.


Sitting room
The exceptionally spacious sitting room is a light-filled haven, boasting a large window that overlooks the front lawn. Oak doors open to the fold yard, while another oak staircase leads to the first floor.

Solid oak flooring, painted beams, and a large wood burner add character to this impressive space.


Kitchen
The sitting room seamlessly flows into the well-appointed kitchen, equipped with granite countertops, a Belfast-style sink, an electric Range cooker, integrated appliances including a fridge and dishwasher, and dual-aspect windows.


Utility room
Adjacent to the sitting room is the utility room, featuring base units, a Butler-style sink, and ample space for a washing machine and dryer. A convenient cloakroom with a WC and washbasin completes this functional area.


Master suite
On the first floor, the master suite is a spacious retreat with a vaulted ceiling, offering garden views from the window. It boasts its own ensuite bathroom with a WC, washbasin and bathtub.


Bedrooms two and three
Bedroom two is a generously sized double room, enjoying lovely views, and serviced by a shower room. Bedroom three is currently used as a study.


Bedroom four
The farmhouse staircase from the family room leads to another light-filled landing, granting access to the remaining bedrooms.

The fourth bedroom impresses with its spaciousness, featuring a fireplace and walk-in cupboard, and a window overlooking the fold yard.


Bedroom five
The fifth bedroom offers ample space, scenic views over the garden and an original fireplace.


Bedroom six
The sixth bedroom offers access to the family bathroom.


Gardens and grounds
Spanning an impressive 19.6 acres, the gardens and grounds of this farmhouse are truly exceptional.

A delightful hedged garden contains a greenhouse a pond and specimen mulberry quince medlar and strawberry trees.

There is a privately owned stretch of the old steam railway line which forms the boundary of the property. It provides a beautiful woodland walk.

Three large meadows currently provide an organic hay crop, with storage available in a stone hay barn in the fold yard. Washcroft Farm is a registered farm with a Defra holding number.

There is an orchard which is white with sweet-smelling narcissus in the spring and contains damson and plum trees with heritage varieties of cherry, apple and plum trees.

The outbuildings are a standout feature of the property. A fold yard gives access to the original pigsties, hay barn, old stable and adjoining stone barn. There is also a Wainhouse and cider press.

A static caravan, currently used as a playroom has power, water and a WC.
Additionally, there is a steel framed bard providing garaging and stables.
There is also a seventy-foot brick-lined well on the land which gives the property its own water supply.


Agents note
The adjoining barn, the Wainhouse, and the pigsties have been re-roofed. The Wainhouse has had damp proofing.

The common land situated adjacent has grazing rights and there are no public footpaths across the land owned by this property.

The disused railway is owned by the current owners.

The property has oil-fired central heating, mains electricity, mains water and private drainage. There is broadband available at this property with full fibre to the gate.

Council tax band D

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, will be payable by the Buyer to Andrew Grant Sales Limited prior to issuing the Memorandum of Sale and marking the property as Sold Subject to Contract. This fee will be reimbursed upon Exchange of contracts.

In the instance the Seller withdraws from the sale the fee will be returned to the Buyer. The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant Sales Ltd to cover costs in the event the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or doesn't Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than as a result of:

1. Any structural or material issues arising from any survey that has not previously been disclosed
2. A defect in the seller’s legal title
3. The local searches reveal any matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that were previously undeclared or unknown

The reservation fee levels are as follows:
an agreed offer under £500,000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500,000 and £1,000,000 will be £2,000 inclusive of vat
all agreed offers over £1,000,000 will be £3,000 inclusive of vat

The reservation fee is payable upon acceptance of an offer which itself is subject to an assessment of ability to proceed. Any renegotiation of an accepted price after the issue of the Sales Memorandum for any reason not covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be payable on any subsequent reduced offer accepted by the vendor. This will be returnable subject to the conditions that prevail for all reservation fees.