Anyone with a fascination for history will adore this gorgeous 15th Century Priors Hall which forms part of Little Malvern Court and is nestled within one of the most beautiful areas of England, the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Despite its centuries of history, Little Malvern Court has been thoughtfully modernised to maintain the incredible heritage alongside modern comforts for an ideal family home. Indeed, it has been a family home – in the same family – for over four centuries!
The historical architecture gives an incredibly characterful feel to the property. Of particular note is the medieval oak roof, complete with cusped wind braces, double purlins and a intriguing secret: following the dissolution of the monasteries by King Henry VIII, a secret chapel was built into the roof space to allow the pious to continue their practice in privacy.
The space inside is large and opulent, providing ample space for a family to entertain, lounge, eat and share time together. As in many homes, the kitchen and breakfast room will likely be a place of congregation and the double doors onto the dining room can be opened to create a large, open-plan space.
A patio allows dining al fresco while various reception rooms on the ground floor ensure there is a choice of interesting spaces that can be given multiple functions, as the new owner prefers. A library, perhaps, or a study?
The bedroom suites in the main house continue the theme of history in comfort and opulence, providing comfortable and spacious rooms with the glorious views over the countryside. The wood panelling, which continues in most rooms, adds a warmth and prestige to even the simplest of spaces.
The grounds of Little Malvern Court are quite extraordinary: 22 acres of formal gardens, woodland and grassland, 10 acres of which are spectacular gardens carefully planted and planned. The landscaped areas present various garden rooms and terraces, while a water garden feeds into a collection of lily ponds (these were originally dug by the monks!).
The grounds contain a glasshouse, potting shed and a tennis court, while additional guests are incredibly well catered for courtesy of two black and white timber-framed cottages at the end of the drive. The cottages sleep 2 and 3 people, and their distance from the main house means that renting them out could be a option while maintaining privacy.
Located in the Malvern Hills, the house is close to the charming Victorian spa town of Malvern, where there is an excellent theatre, a cinema, shops and restaurants. Close by are a selection of highly-regarded state and private schools (including Malvern College and Malvern St James Girls School).
Malvern is well located for accessing the M5, and M50. Nearby Worcester provides access to a new station, Worcester Parkway, where there is extensive parking. There is also a station closer to the property in Malvern, from where a fast train service connects to London and Birmingham. The closest airport is Birmingham Airport (about an hour drive) while Heathrow airport is 2.5 hours away – both are international, with flights from all over the country and globe.
Source: RightMove
The Hall is being marketed by Strutt & Parker, National Country House Department
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