Dunstall Court, Croome D'abitot, Severn Stoke, Worcester, WR8 9AZ | Property for sale | Savills
2,241 sq ft(208.20 sq m)
Guide price £925,000(€1,054,695)

Dunstall CourtCroome D'abitot, Severn Stoke, Worcester, WR8 9AZ

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in December 2022
  • A highly stylish freehold home
  • Glorious far reaching countryside views
  • South facing gardens
  • Driveway parking with separate garage
  • Beautifully appointed kitchen and bathrooms

A highly attractive and much renovated Grade II listed four bedroom home occupying a glorious position within an award winning National Trust setting.

About this property

  • Occupying a remarkable position in an unrivaled setting, 7 Dunstall Court (also known to as Elmley House by the owners) is a highly stylish four bedroom home. Built of mellow brick set under a pitched tiled roof, it enjoys a fascinating history. Originally a stable house, it was the home of the house mistress when Croome Court was used as a boarding school.

    It has been renovated to an exemplarily standard within the last 18 months by the current vendors. Notable features include a shaker style German kitchen by Hacker, Neff appliances, quartz work tops incorporating granite splash back, separate fridge and freezer, dishwasher and electric oven with gas hob. The bathroom and en suites are equally impressive, beautifully appointed with high-end sanitary ware, they have the feel of a luxury boutique hotel.

    The approach is particularly attractive, London Arch gates, designed by Robert Adam, open to provide majestic views of the Malvern hills. A distinguished drive sweeps into Dunstall Court affording further views of the rolling countryside. Croome Court mansion house sits adjacent, commissioned by Lord Coventry, and architecturally distinguished by Robert Adam. One of the great landscape gardens in England, the first major project undertaken by 18th-century landscape garden master Lancelot 'Capability' Brown which was his first major commission before Blenheim Palace. Indeed, as a resident there is unlimited access to the 600 acres and to the magnificent Mansion House.

    7 Dunstall Court sits discreetly within this bespoke development of just 13 houses, all of which are of unique in style and only a few have a garden.

    Entered by way of an impressive entrance hall, fitted with a soft oak parquet floor, stairs rise to the first floor. Adjacent to the kitchen is a highly stylish open plan sitting room/dining room which affords wonderful views over the garden and beyond, thanks in main to the splendid double French doors. In addition there is a useful study/reading room and a fitted cloakroom.

    The first floor benefits from a particularly large landing with further stairs rising to the 2nd floor. The pragmatic layout leads to a fabulous principle suite, fitted with wardrobes it has a superb en suite and is of a very good size.

    In addition to a large 2nd bedroom and tasteful family bathroom there is a useful storage cupboard.

    The 2nd floor consists of two well proportioned bedrooms, one of which is equipped with an en suite. Versatile in nature, either could be used as guest quarters or as a dedicated study.

    The private south facing garden and outside area are a fabulous extension of the property, principally laid to a manicured lawn and has the benefit of a charming terrace. An idyllic seating area, it captures the views of the rolling countryside to the far folly.

    There is generous driveway parking to the front which leads to the front approach and principal entrance.

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I love that from the private garden you can ramble around acres of National Trust land, feeling every bit like a Jane Austen character surveying the grounds of Pembury.

Phil BatesProperty agent

Local information

  • Croome D'abitot is a picturesque village and civil parish located approximately 6 miles from the popular market town of Pershore. Croome Court is a quintessential English Mansion house sat within approximately 600 acres of beautifully attended lawn and gardens. Operated by the National Trust it has an abundance of glorious views which incorporate the Malvern Hills. There are excellent links to Worcester and to both the M5 and M50 motorway.
  • The property is approximately 5.6 miles from Worcester Parkway offering fast access to central London and there are private schools in nearby Malvern, Worcester and Cheltenham.
  • The house also sits on the edge of the Cotswolds with Broadway being approximately 17 miles away.
  • Local services are found in the village of Kempsey and in the small market town of Pershore.

Additional information

  • Services = main water and electricity, private gas supplied by LPG communal system, private drainage system shared with the National Trust
  • Service charge = Approx £1400 per annum which includes grounds maintenance and operation of private sewage system. In addition, a sinking fund annual contribution of £250 is paid towards the future maintenance of the sewage system which is shared with the National Trust.
  • Local Authority = Malvern Hills District Council - Council Tax Band F
  • Directions: From Pershore head west on Rebecca Road passing through Besford Bridge. After approximately 6 miles the London Arch Gates will appear in eyeshot. Dunstall Court is discreetly located the bottom of the private lane.
  • EPC Exempt
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: F