4 bed flat for sale

Whitbourne Hall, Whitbourne, Worcester WR6

A spacious four-bedroom home within a magnificent Grade II* listed country house, with a large open plan kitchen, communal grand rooms and spectacular countryside.

Description

A substantial and beautifully arranged apartment forming part of the iconic Whitbourne Hall, a Grade II* listed neo-Palladian country estate set amidst glorious countryside. Spanning three floors, this elegant home enjoys exceptional natural light. The accommodation includes a welcoming entrance hallway, a large open-plan kitchen/dining room with central island, characterful living room with fireplace and a ground-floor utility and cloakroom. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en suite, with the fourth bedroom positioned on the top floor.

• Elegant four-bedroom home arranged across three floors.

• Striking period architecture with modernised family living.

• A kitchen garden plot and access to communal manicured gardens and grand rooms.

• Two parking spaces available, with additional garaging by separate negotiation.

• Located on the Herefordshire-Worcestershire border with excellent road access.

The entrance hall
Accessed through an impressive private front door, the entrance hall provides a welcoming arrival point, connecting to the main living areas. To one side is a useful utility/cloakroom and to the other is access to both the living room and kitchen/diner.

The kitchen area
The kitchen is well appointed with a wide range of cabinetry, timber-effect worktops and a central island unit offering storage and breakfast seating. A sink and space for appliances complete the room, while tall ceilings and an open layout make the space ideal for both daily life and entertaining.

The dining area
Positioned on a raised bay beside a tall sash window, the dining space enjoys lovely garden views and an abundance of natural light. There is ample space for a large table and side furniture, with wood flooring and the added character of the high ceilings.

The living room
The generously sized living room is an elegant space, and centres around a traditional fireplace with tiled hearth and wood burning stove. The full-height sash window frames views over the ornamental gardens, while neutral walls and carpet provide a calm, welcoming atmosphere. A beautiful space for relaxing or entertaining.

The primary bedroom and en suite
A spacious and airy double room featuring three full height glazed windows, drawing light from the kitchen and dining room below. The en suite is equipped with a curved glass shower cubicle, WC and pedestal basin, finished in light tiling with neutral walls and spot lighting. A well-proportioned and practical en suite space.

The second bedroom
A well-sized double room, the second bedroom has a mezzanine looking over the living room and full-height fitted wardrobes. It enjoys a peaceful setting with views over the communal grounds.

The third bedroom
Located on the second floor, the third bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, exposed trusses and a large skylight bringing in excellent light. There is ample space for a large double bed and a variety of furniture arrangements, with a recessed storage area set behind timber beams. Prospective buyers should note that a structural beam runs diagonally across the entry point, which may be restrictive when entering the room.

The fourth bedroom
Located off the first-floor landing, the fourth bedroom includes useful storage and is ideal as a study, nursery or guest room.

The bathroom
The family bathroom is well equipped with both a bath and a separate walk-in shower enclosure. Finished with partial tongue-and-groove wall panelling, a pedestal basin and WC complete the room.

Lease Information
The property includes ownership of a 1/23 share of the freehold. The original lease, established in 1980, spans an impressive 999-year term with 953 years remaining on the lease. Residents are subject to a monthly service charge of £233.50, encompassing the cleaning and maintenance of communal areas and the upkeep of the grounds. Building insurance is £76.50, with all figures being accurate as of 2025.

Additionally, an annual ground rent of £11.00 is applicable.

The property boasts 9 acres of communal grounds, meticulously maintained under the service charge. Residents have access to an array of communal formal rooms, including the Dining Room, Drawing Room, Morning Room, Library and a Catering Kitchen. Beyond the communal rooms, residents have exclusive access to a woodshed located in the adjacent wooded area. The former tennis court has been transformed into a communal BBQ area. Furthermore, designated areas are allocated for drying laundry and housing small animals, such as chickens.

Residents have the option to utilise the basement for storage purposes, whether it be as a wine cellar or to house additional household appliances like freezers.

Each household is entitled to parking for two cars and may apply for both an allotment within the walled Victorian kitchen garden and a greenhouse space.

Garaging facilities are available by separate negotiation.

The formal rooms can be reserved for external events, capped at a maximum of 10 annually, with revenue generated from these events contributing to The House’s sinking fund.

Location

Location
Whitbourne Hall enjoys a particularly attractive setting within rolling Herefordshire countryside on the Worcestershire–Herefordshire border, an area renowned for its unspoilt rural landscape, network of footpaths and bridleways, and far-reaching views across surrounding farmland and woodland. The nearby Bromyard Downs, Bringsty Common and Brockhampton Estate offer excellent opportunities for walking, cycling and riding, while the wider area provides easy access to some of the region's most picturesque countryside.

The village of Whitbourne itself supports a strong sense of community and benefits from a range of everyday amenities, including the well-regarded Live and Let Live public house, a community-run village shop, an active village hall and recreation ground. A doctor's surgery can be found nearby in Knightwick, along with additional local services. The historic market town of Bromyard is approximately five miles away and offers a wider selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure facilities and professional services.

Educational provision in the area is well catered for, with Brockhampton Primary School, located on the edge of Bromyard Downs, serving younger children, while Queen Elizabeth High School in Bromyard provides secondary education. A number of independent schools are also accessible within the wider Worcestershire and Herefordshire area.

For commuters, the A44 provides convenient links to Worcester, Leominster and the wider motorway network, while rail services from Worcester offer direct connections to Birmingham, Oxford and London.

Services

The property benefits from mains water and electricity, lpg gas heating and a communal private Victorian drainage and sewage system.

Broadband: Superfast broadband available. Download speeds up to 54 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile coverage likely available from EE, Vodafone, Three and O2 (source: Ofcom).

Flood Risk (Long-term forecast)
According to the Environment Agency’s long-term flood risk data, the property is currently at very low risk for river and surface water flooding.

Fees

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the Buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and were not evident or drawn to the attention of you, the Buyer, prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and/or the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.

Compliance and Verification Fee

A Compliance and Verification Fee of £85 plus VAT (£102 inc VAT) per individual purchaser or related party requiring anti-money laundering, identity, source and proof of funds or financial verification checks is payable upon acceptance of an offer and receipt of the reservation fee.

This fee represents the cost of compliance administration and verification services undertaken in connection with the proposed purchase including anti-money laundering checks, sanctions screening, source of funds verification, proof of funds checks and associated compliance procedures.

The Compliance and Verification Fee shall be deducted from the reservation fee monies held by Andrew Grant.

No compliance or verification work shall be commenced until the reservation fee has been received in cleared funds.

The Compliance and Verification Fee becomes due immediately upon acceptance of the offer and receipt of the reservation fee and shall become non-refundable once any compliance or verification work has commenced, irrespective of whether the transaction subsequently proceeds to Exchange of Contracts or completion.

Where all or part of the reservation fee is refundable under the reservation fee terms, any Compliance and Verification Fees incurred shall first be deducted from the monies returned.