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The West Wing of a Grade II listed victorian Gothic style former manor house.

Providing on three storeys with freehold gardens, 5 bedrooms (2 en-suite), entrance and reception halls, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom, utility, office, bathroom wine cellar, 30 acres of mature communal parkland, three garages.

DIRECTIONS From Evesham High Street proceed in a northerly direction over a junction onto Greenhill. Follow this rising road and as the road is about to descend, turn left into The Squires. Continue along this no through road before taking the second left hand driveway, signposted The West Wing. Continue along onto the sweep through drive in front of the house.

LOCATION Abbey Manor is a stunning Gothic Revival property standing in an elevated position, within the 'Vale of Evesham, enjoying sweeping views across the River Avon towards Bredon Hill and the Cotswold escarpment. The Vale of Evesham is renowned for its fertile soil and a long history of fruit and vegetable growing. This historic market town sees the River Avon wind through the town, which provides excellent shopping, recreation and educational facilities. The larger centre's of Cheltenham, Worcester and Stratford upon Avon provide further comprehensive amenities and are all approximately within a 15 mile radius. Communications are ideal, with link roads connecting to the M5, M42 and M40 motorway networks providing access to Bristol, Birmingham, London, Cheltenham and Gloucester. The mainline train station at Evesham runs via Oxford to London Paddington.

Sport and Leisure: This area offers excellent walking and horse riding routes with well marked footpaths and bridleways, throughout the area, around Bredon Hill and the renowned Cotswold Way, which can be joined in the picturesque Cotswold village of Broadway. A variety of sports clubs and health spas can be found in Evesham, Stratford upon Avon, Chipping Campden and Broadway. Evesham has its own rowing club on the River Avon and the area enjoys several established and challenging golf clubs with Evesham Golf Club at Fladbury, 'The Vale' Golf Club at Bishampton and also Broadway Golf Club. Top level sport is also available with the world famous Cheltenham National Hunt race course, County Cricket and Premiership Rugby are both found in Worcester and Gloucester.

Historical and Property Notes: The Rudge family owned land in Evesham from the 1600's and in 1817 Edward Rudge completed the building of Abbey Manor which he built in the Strawberry Hill Gothic Revival style. At this time Mr Rudge was excavating the site of Evesham Abbey which had been destroyed in the reformation. Many of the relics which he found he brought to Abbey Manor and these can now be seen in the house and garden.

The Battle of Evesham in 1265 was fought over the parkland which now belongs to Abbey Manor. Simon de Montfort, The Earl of Leicester was killed in the battle in 1265 and in 1842 the Rudge family built the Leicester Tower in his memory and can be seen from the house. In 1845 they erected the Obelisk to commemorate the battle.

The Grade II listed 'West Wing' enjoys Gothic revival details throughout the house, with intricate wood carvings, stonework and a grand staircase that winds up through the centre of the house enjoying natural light from the feature glass atrium situated over the second floor landing. All of the principal rooms throughout the house contain a variety of character features including ceiling cornice, period fireplaces and detailed window surrounds with folding panel shutters. Although this is a substantial property, the current owners have created a stunning yet comfortable home of real character.

For Sale Freehold: The West Wing stands in its own freehold garden within the grounds of Abbey Manor Park amounting to around 30 acres of wood and parkland. Set above the town of Evesham it provides a delightful vista, through majestic trees over grazing pastureland. There are ten substantial properties set within the grounds, each with a shared ownership of this historic and well managed estate. Within the communal gardens is a delightful walk along stone edged paths, mature rose covered arches, past monastic relics beside manicured lawns with a tranquil lake, an enclosed hard tennis court and a thatched root house.

An impressive cut stone arch creates the covered Entrance Porch: Having York stone paving and a wide glass panel door opening to the stunning Reception Hall: This impressive centerpiece to the property has a tiled floor close to the front door opening onto polished block flooring. A gothic archway gives a hint of the property's monastic connections, a number of handsome carved oak panel doors with fine copper bronze door furniture lead to the principal reception rooms, the cloakroom and office. The grand staircase is a stunning feature climbing up through the centre of the house with oak balustrades and newel posts, each post having delightful carved detail of its own individual design. Carpet is laid on the stairs with decorative brass stair rods.

Drawing Room: This most impressive of rooms enjoys two Gothic style picture windows both with carved oak panel shutters. The room is enhanced by a beautiful oak panel fireplace having an open grate and marble inlay with over mantle mirror. From this room there are stunning twin oak doors with detailed stained glass panels that open to:

Entrance Hall: Once again giving a glimpse into the property's historic background. This delightful chamber has two cut stone arched windows with lead frames and stained glass panels. A collection of medieval stone gargoyles and relics from the Abbey are on view, while wide twin doors with an intricate decorative overlay open to the front carriage sweep.

Dining Room: A stunning picture window dominates this room giving an entrancing vista over the River Avon towards Bredon Hill. The carved oak panels surrounding the window are complemented by the matching shutters. This room provides extensive space for a dining table of some substance whilst the floor is laid with oak panel flooring with mahogany inlay. There is a decorative coal effect gas fire set within a carved oak surround. A feature internal window gives borrowed light to the kitchen which can be accessed from the dining room by a wide carved half glazed oak door.

Kitchen Breakfast Room: Of an 'open plan' design this room has a handsome bay window with attractive oak carved panels and matching oak shutters. Through the window there are delightful rural views over parkland with the listed 'Leicester Tower' in view.

The well equipped kitchen area provides a comprehensive range of light oak cupboards, complimented by a central island unit with a granite work surface housing twin bowls and a mixer tap. There is an integral 'Neff' dishwasher, 'Bosch' microwave and a triple 'Aga' with two hot plates complimented by a four ring gas hob and extensive oven space below. A walk in pantry houses useful shelving and a Carrara marble slab.

Cloakroom: Here the wood block flooring continues from the reception hall. The suite comprises of a white low level WC and vanity wash basin set in Carrara marble with storage cupboard below. There is a panel radiator.

Utility Room: Having a ceramic tiled floor and a range of built in cupboards with a single drainer sink unit, plumbing for washing machine and a panel radiator. A glazed panel door opens to:

Office: With a sash window looking out towards the driveway and garden. This room has a ceramic tiled floor and a panel radiator. A glass panel door opens to:

Rear Hall: With a double glazed door leading to the York stone terrace, a ceramic tiled floor, fitted cupboards with work surfaces over and three wall mounted 'Valliant' gas combination boilers.

From the Reception Hall: A staircase descends to the Cellar: This most useable of cellars is dry and well lit and provides excellent storage space. A secondary room with a lockable gate leads to the wine cellar which has slate shelves.

First Floor Landing: Wide tread stairs rise through the house to the first and second floors. Carpet is set with decorative brass stair rods, whilst the oak balustrades have matching child gates. Off the landing is a separate Cloakroom: With skylight window, panel radiator a white low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin. A further door leads to a walk-in airing cupboard housing a floor standing 'Mega flow' water heater and ample shelving.

Principal Bedroom One: This master suite has two decorative Gothic style sash windows with a stunning westerly outlook. There is a cast iron open fireplace with tiled inlay and wooden surround, two panel radiators, TV and telephone points.

Twin doors open to En Suite Bathroom / Dressing Room: Also enjoying the westerly view over the River Avon towards the Malvern Hills through a dominant bay window. It has a period white free standing cast iron claw foot bath and pedestal wash basin with a bidet, WC, and tiled shower cubicle. There are built-in wardrobes providing extensive hanging space and shelving.

Bedroom Two/Guest Suite: Through arched sash windows this room enjoys a view across the River Avon towards Bredon Hill and the Cotswold Hills escarpment. There is decorative ceiling cornice, a built in double wardrobe and two panel radiators. A door leads to the En Suite Bathroom: Having a white suite comprising low level WC, vanity wash basin set within the fireplace with over mantle mirror and a panel bath with tiled surround and antique style shower mixer tap.

Bedroom Three / Billiard Room: Having two sash windows, two panel radiators and a built in corner cupboard. This room currently houses a full size billiard table with lighting set overhead which is available by separate negotiation.

Second Floor Landing: A feature glass Atrium stands over the second floor landing and has stained glass panel detailing with concealed lighting. There is a decorative cornice and a polished timber floor with a carpet pathway leading to:

Bedroom Four: Enjoying a view from the window towards Bredon Hill in the distance this room has a polished timber floor, a decorative cast iron fireplace with over mantle mirror and tiled hearth. There are two panel radiators.

Bathroom: Having decorative ceiling cornice and a white suite consisting of an enclosed period cast iron bath, low level WC, vanity wash basin set in Carrara marble and double width tiled shower cubicle with a folding glass entry door. There is a panel radiator.

Bedroom Five: With balcony and delightful westerly views towards the Malvern Hills in the distance, through arched sash windows. There is decorative ceiling cornice, a feature open fireplace with an attractive surround including an over mantle mirror, timber flooring and panel radiator. This has a door opening into useful loft space with a double glazed skylight window.

Outside: The 'West Wing' is approached along a sweeping driveway that leads to the Gothic entrance hall with its impressive carved stone castellations and pinnacles. A stone crest of arms stands over the dominant twin oak panel doors. Of particular interest are the decorative 'blind' windows to the westerly aspect of the house.

A pair of period wrought iron gates lead into the garden on the west side where in a secluded corner is a paved patio area guarded by an intricate stone work seat made in about the 1830's from stone brought from Evesham Abbey.

A gravel terrace runs around the south and west aspects of the property, creating a delightful sun terrace with a stunning view over the Vale of Evesham, towards Bredon Hill, the Cotswold and Malvern Hills. A well tended lawn leads down to a sunken fence, which gives way to sweeps of lush parkland.

A second gravel driveway leads to the entrance door with a flower garden set around a York stone terrace having an abundance of plants and shrubs with Box hedging.

A wide driveway provides off road parking and access to three single garages, each having twin doors. The garage to the right has a rear door opening to a pathway leading to the enchanting communal old traditional garden.

In order to comply with anti-money laundering regulations the purchaser will be required to provide:-

1. Proof of identity in the form of a photographic ID e.g. a current passport or UK driving licence and:-

2. Proof of current residential address i.e. utility bill or building society/bank statement, credit card bill etc. issued within the previous 3 months.

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991

The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property.