8 of the best properties with wildflower meadows
The best properties with wildflower meadows – from a Grade II-listed Elizabethan hall in a private valley in Worcestershire to a modern development with three acres of gardens by a loch in Scotland
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The Baston Hall Estate, Crews Hill, Alfrick, Worcester, Worcestershire.
A Grade II-listed Elizabethan hall on a country estate in a private valley with wildflower meadows and woodland. The restored interiors have open fireplaces and a kitchen with an Aga. 11 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5 reception rooms, tennis court, 17.03 acres.
Price: £2.4m Fisher German 01905-726220.
The Baston Hall Estate, Crews Hill, Alfrick, Worcester, Worcestershire.
A Grade II-listed Elizabethan hall on a country estate in a private valley with wildflower meadows and woodland. The restored interiors have open fireplaces and a kitchen with an Aga. 11 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5 reception rooms, tennis court, 17.03 acres.
Price: £2.4m Fisher German 01905-726220.
The Baston Hall Estate, Crews Hill, Alfrick, Worcester, Worcestershire.
A Grade II-listed Elizabethan hall on a country estate in a private valley with wildflower meadows and woodland. The restored interiors have open fireplaces and a kitchen with an Aga. 11 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5 reception rooms, tennis court, 17.03 acres.
Price: £2.4m Fisher German 01905-726220.
Jays Farm, St Giles on the Heath, Devon.
A mid-19th-century, Grade II-listed property close to the Cornwall-Devon border set in gardens and grounds with two apple orchards, wildflower meadows and woods bordering the River Carey. The large kitchen has an Aga. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, dairy, 2-storey barn, 18 acres.
Price: £1.3m Inigo 020-3687 3071.
Hill House Farm, Yarcombe, Honiton, Devon.
A restored farmhouse in an elevated position with views over the gardens, enclosed pastures, wildflower meadows and a belt of mixed woodland. The house has high ceilings, period fireplaces, wood floors and French doors leading onto the gardens. 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, dining kitchen, utility, pantry, barn, stables, 6.18 acres.
Price: £1.85m Jackson-Stops 01823-325144.
Hill House Farm, Yarcombe, Honiton, Devon.
A restored farmhouse in an elevated position with views over the gardens, enclosed pastures, wildflower meadows and a belt of mixed woodland. The house has high ceilings, period fireplaces, wood floors and French doors leading onto the gardens. 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, dining kitchen, utility, pantry, barn, stables, 6.18 acres.
Price: £1.85m Jackson-Stops 01823-325144.
The Mill House, Sebergham, Carlisle, Cumbria.
A Grade II-listed former watermill set in gardens with a millstream that feeds a natural pond, an orchard and a wildflower meadow. The restored interiors have beamed ceilings, exposed stonework, a modern wood-burning stove, flagstone floors and the exposed mill-wheel workings. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, garden room, study, cloakroom, studio, 4.62 acres.
Price: £950,000 Finest Properties 0330-111226.
The Mill House, Sebergham, Carlisle, Cumbria.
A Grade II-listed former watermill set in gardens with a millstream that feeds a natural pond, an orchard and a wildflower meadow. The restored interiors have beamed ceilings, exposed stonework, a modern wood-burning stove, flagstone floors and the exposed mill-wheel workings. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, reception room, garden room, study, cloakroom, studio, 4.62 acres.
Price: £950,000 Finest Properties 0330-111226.
Lochside House, Houston, Renfrewshire.
A modern property set in a privately managed estate with three acres of gardens that lead down through wildflower meadows past two natural waterfalls to a freshwater loch that attracts migratory brown trout. The house has floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, open fireplaces and a large breakfast kitchen with modern, integrated appliances. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, gym, garage, 3 acres.
Price: £1.75m+ Strutt & Parker 0131-226 2500.
Lochside House, Houston, Renfrewshire.
A modern property set in a privately managed estate with three acres of gardens that lead down through wildflower meadows past two natural waterfalls to a freshwater loch that attracts migratory brown trout. The house has floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, open fireplaces and a large breakfast kitchen with modern, integrated appliances. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, gym, garage, 3 acres.
Price: £1.75m+ Strutt & Parker 0131-226 2500.
West Ruthern Farm, Bodmin, Cornwall.
A Grade II-listed farmhouse with a mill wheel fed by a mill race from a stream that flows through wildflower meadows. It comes with a range of stone barns with potential for further development. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, 20 acres.
Price: £1.3m Savills 01872-243200.
West Ruthern Farm, Bodmin, Cornwall.
A Grade II-listed farmhouse with a mill wheel fed by a mill race from a stream that flows through wildflower meadows. It comes with a range of stone barns with potential for further development. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, 20 acres.
Price: £1.3m Savills 01872-243200.
Clee House, Billingsley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
A former tenant’s farmhouse that was part of the Kinlet Estate with wildflower meadow gardens, mature fruit trees and a raised stone terrace and veranda. The house has beamed ceilings, large inglenook fireplaces with wood-burning stoves and a dining-kitchen with an Aga. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, utility, cloakroom, cellar, 2 garages.
Price: £999,950 Savills 01952s-239500.
Clee House, Billingsley, Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
A former tenant’s farmhouse that was part of the Kinlet Estate with wildflower meadow gardens, mature fruit trees and a raised stone terrace and veranda. The house has beamed ceilings, large inglenook fireplaces with wood-burning stoves and a dining-kitchen with an Aga. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, study, utility, cloakroom, cellar, 2 garages.
Price: £999,950 Savills 01952s-239500.
Bwlch Coch, Llanwrthwl, Powys.
A stone farmhouse dating from the 19th century set in landscaped gardens. The wildflower meadow and ancient woodland feature an RSPB nature reserve and a timber-framed cabin. The house has exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings, flagstone floors, a large inglenook fireplace and a breakfast kitchen with oak counters. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, study, kitchen, utility, garage, store, 5 acres.
Price: £950,000 Inigo 020-3687 3071.
Bwlch Coch, Llanwrthwl, Powys.
A stone farmhouse dating from the 19th century set in landscaped gardens. The wildflower meadow and ancient woodland feature an RSPB nature reserve and a timber-framed cabin. The house has exposed stone walls, beamed ceilings, flagstone floors, a large inglenook fireplace and a breakfast kitchen with oak counters. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, study, kitchen, utility, garage, store, 5 acres.
Price: £950,000 Inigo 020-3687 3071.
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