Nr Alcester, Warwickshire
About this home
Property Details: • Type: Detached • Tenure: FREEHOLD • Floor Area: 4572-7218 sqft
Key Features: • A stunning Grade II listed detached farmhouse • An array of period features • Fabulous kitchen/dining/garden room • Two sitting rooms, snug, further kitchen, cellar • Five double bedrooms, four bathrooms • Detached double carport with gym and office • Cow shed and Tythe barn with P/P for conversion to two and three bed dwellings • Formal flower garden, vegetable garden with greenhouse • Heated swimming pool, lake and paddocks • In all extending to 4.41 acres
Location: • Nearest Station: Redditch Station • Distance to Station: 6.612782637111979 miles
Agent Information: • Address: Global House Hindlip Lane Worcester WR3 8SB
Full Description: An exquisite Grade II listed 5 bedroom country house with swimming pool, lake, gym and office, set within 4.41 acres and complemented by two barns with P/P for 2 and 3 bed dwellings<br />A beautifully presented period home, rich in character and charm, retaining an abundance of original features including exposed wall and ceiling timbers, elegant sash windows, and impressive inglenook fireplaces.<br /><br /><b>Ground floor</b><br />• Stunning farmhouse-style kitchen beautifully appointed with bespoke cabinetry painted in Farrow & Ball Eating Room Red, complemented by Silestone worktops, a traditional Belfast sink, and a substantial Aga. Exposed ceiling beams enhance the character, while the adjoining dining area flows seamlessly into a spectacular garden room featuring three electric Velux rooflights and sliding doors flanked by full-height glazing, opening onto the terrace and gardens beyond.<br />• Cosy snug with attractive parquet flooring, a large sash window, and an inviting fireplace with oak mantel and Jøtul wood-burning stove.<br />• Impressive triple-aspect sitting room centred around a magnificent inglenook fireplace with cast-iron open fire, creating a wonderful focal point for entertaining and family living.<br />• Well-equipped utility room with tiled flooring, Belfast sink, and space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher, with direct access to the cloakroom.<br />• Additional dual-aspect reception room enjoying excellent natural light and featuring a full-width window. <br />• Secondary kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units, stainless steel double sink, cooker and hob, washing machine, and French doors opening directly onto the garden, offering excellent flexibility for multi-generational living or guest accommodation.<br />• Cellar, providing useful storage space.<br /><br /><b>First floor</b><br />• Three separate staircases rise to the first floor, creating a wonderfully versatile layout and offering flexible bedroom accommodation ideally suited to modern family living, guests, or multi-generational arrangements.<br />• Superb dual-aspect principal bedroom, flooded with natural light and benefiting from an extensive range of fitted wardrobes.<br />• Generous double bedroom with fitted wardrobes.<br />• Well-appointed family bathroom featuring both a bath and separate shower, wall-mounted wash hand basin, and heated towel rail.<br />• Additional shower room, stylishly fitted to serve the bedroom accommodation.<br />• Spacious double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an adjoining dressing area/study, ideal for home working or private retreat space.<br />• Impressive guest suite comprising a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and dressing area, complemented by a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, separate shower, and contemporary Duravit wash basin set within a vanity unit.<br />• Further double bedroom suite with fitted wardrobes and a modern en-suite shower room with a contemporary vanity basin unit.<br /><br /><b>Gardens and grounds</b><br />• Extensive paved terrace providing the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining, leading to a superb heated outdoor swimming pool.<br />• Formal flower garden <br />• Productive kitchen garden with greenhouse and garden shed/kennels, ideal for those seeking a sustainable lifestyle and home-grown produce.<br />• Natural pond complete with charming duck house, creating a wonderful haven for wildlife.<br />• Elevated walled terrace enjoying a delightful aspect over the courtyard. <br />• Timber-framed double carport incorporating a home office and gym benefiting from sliding doors overlooking the hard standing yard and adjoining paddocks.<br />• Sweeping gravelled driveway providing ample parking and turning space for numerous vehicles.<br />• Well-maintained fenced paddocks, ideal for equestrian, smallholding, or recreational use.<br />• Beautiful lake and adjoining woodland, creating an idyllic setting and enhancing the property's sense of privacy and tranquillity.<br />• Traditional cow shed with planning permission granted for conversion into a two-bedroom dwelling, offering excellent potential for ancillary accommodation, holiday lets, or income generation.<br />• Impressive tythe barn with planning permission for conversion into a three-bedroom dwelling, presenting a rare opportunity for further development within the grounds.<br />• Set within glorious grounds totalling 4.41 acres, the property combines exceptional lifestyle amenities with significant future potential, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy rural living at its finest.<br /><br /><b>Situation</b><br />Barrels Manor Farm enjoys a delightful rural setting in the picturesque hamlet of Knighton, nestled amidst the rolling Warwickshire countryside on the edge of the sought-after village of Inkberrow. The property offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility, surrounded by open farmland and enjoying far-reaching views across its own grounds, paddocks, woodland and lake. Situated within easy reach of the local amenities of Inkberrow, renowned for its village community, historic pubs, shops and highly regarded schools, the property is ideally placed for family living.<br /><br />The nearby market town of Alcester provides a wider range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, whilst the larger centres of Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Redditch and Birmingham are all readily accessible. Excellent transport links connect the area to the national motorway network via the M5, M42 and M40, with rail services available from nearby stations offering convenient access to Birmingham, London and beyond.<br /><br />Combining a tranquil countryside setting with an exceptional range of lifestyle amenities, development opportunities and extensive grounds, Barrels Manor Farm represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial rural residence in one of Warwickshire’s most desirable locations. <br /><br /><b>Fixtures and fittings</b><br />All fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation.<br /><br /><b>Services</b><br />Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating and LPG gas. Private drainage. None of the services or appliances, heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.<br /><br />If the private drainage system requires updating/replacement, it is assumed that prior to offers being made, associated costs have been considered and are the responsibility of the purchaser. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations, no further information will be provided by the selling agents. <br /><br />The estimated fastest download speed currently achievable for the property postcode area is around 1800 Mbps (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 01/10/2026). Actual service availability at the property or speeds received may be different.<br /><br />We understand that the property is likely to have current mobile coverage outdoors (data taken from checker.ofcom.org.uk on 01/10/2026). Please note that actual services available may be different depending on the particular circumstances, precise location and network outages. <br /><br /><b>Tenure</b><br />The property is to be sold Freehold with vacant possession.<br /><br /><b>Method of sale</b><br />The property is offered for sale by Private Treaty method. However the vendor reserves the right to conclude the sale by an alternative method if required.<br /><br /><b>Local Authority</b><br />Wycavon District Council<br />Council Tax Band G <br /><br /><b>Public rights of way, wayleaves and easements</b><br />The property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.<br /><br /><b>Planning</b><br />The selling agents will not provide advice/guidance on the planning history for the property/land. Interested parties are advised to make their own investigations. It is assumed that enquiries have been satisfied, prior to an offer being made. <br /><br /><b>Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML)</b><br />In accordance with Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML), we are required to request forms of identification and carry out due diligence on any parties connected to a successful offer. Should an offer be made on behalf of a business/company, AML due diligence will also be necessary. Proof/source of funding must be supplied, prior to offer acceptance.<br /><br /><b>Plans and boundaries</b><br />The plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.<br /><br /><b>Viewings</b><br />Strictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP.<br /><br /><b>Directions</b><br />Postcode – B49 5LU<br />what3words – ///verdict.reserves.ruffling