Hopton Wafers, Kidderminster

Knowle Bank Farm is approached over a long private driveway and occupies a particularly generous, quiet and secluded setting, well away from the road. The drive sweeps through the grounds before arriving at ample off-road parking on the driveway, together with additional parking in the adjacent parking area. Constructed principally of attractive natural stone beneath a tiled roof, the house has considerable country character, complemented by dormer windows, climbing plants and mature gardens.

The main entrance opens into a substantial reception hall, which forms an impressive introduction to the home. Terracotta-style tiled flooring, exposed stonework and ceiling timbers introduce the character found throughout, while a wood-burning stove provides a welcoming focal point. The staircase rises to the first floor and doors lead into the principal ground-floor rooms.

The spacious lounge features substantial exposed beams and a broad stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove. Windows bring in plenty of natural light, while glazed doors open directly onto the adjoining terrace and gardens.

A separate library provides another generously proportioned reception room and is currently arranged as a home office. It could equally serve as a music room, playroom or quieter family living space.

Adjoining the reception hall is a substantial conservatory, with extensive glazing overlooking the surrounding gardens. Currently arranged as a games room, it provides a bright and versatile space which could also be used as an informal sitting room, entertaining area or garden room.

The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of pale Shaker-style cabinetry, granite work surfaces and a central island providing additional preparation space, storage and informal seating. A substantial range cooker sits beneath an extractor hood, while further features include an integrated dishwasher, wine cooler and plentiful fitted storage.

Positioned alongside the kitchen is a generously proportioned dining room, well suited to both everyday family meals and larger gatherings. Exposed ceiling timbers and a stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove add considerable character, while glazed double doors open directly onto the terrace and gardens.

The utility room provides further practical space and is accessed directly from the kitchen. A separate boiler room is positioned off the reception hall.

Also located on the ground floor is a comfortable double bedroom positioned beside a shower room. This arrangement provides valuable flexibility for visiting guests, a dependent relative or anyone seeking predominantly single-level accommodation. A separate cloakroom completes the ground floor.

The first floor is arranged around a broad landing. The principal bedroom is a particularly generous and well-presented room, complemented by a substantial fitted dressing room and a stylish en-suite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath, separate walk-in shower, fitted vanity units and contemporary fittings.

There are three further first-floor bedrooms, each offering comfortable accommodation and attractive views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. One is currently used as an office and gym. One of the bedrooms benefits from its own en-suite shower room, while the remaining two share a bathroom, creating an arrangement particularly well suited to family life and visiting guests.

Outside, Knowle Bank Farm stands amid expansive lawns, mature trees and established planting, with attractive gardens and several paved terraces providing excellent spaces for outdoor dining and entertaining. A natural pond adds further interest to the grounds, while the sweeping driveway provides extensive parking and convenient access between the house, paddocks and outbuildings.

The land extends to approximately 16 acres and is divided into a number of fenced paddocks, with tracks and gateways providing practical access throughout. A fenced riding arena and purpose-built stabling considerably enhance the property’s equestrian credentials, making it particularly well suited to horse owners and smallholders.

Positioned separately from the house is an extensive range of agricultural and equestrian buildings, providing significant and highly versatile outbuilding space. These include a stable block currently arranged with four stables, although the space could accommodate up to eight. There is also a substantial workshop with WC and an attached outbuilding, together with a very large American-style barn which could provide space for up to eight additional stables or extensive storage and machinery accommodation. According to the floorplans, the principal outbuildings extend to approximately 5,846 sq ft in total.

A separate timber cabin is also positioned within the grounds and has recently been updated. It provides useful ancillary accommodation for hobbies or recreation and, with a bathroom, bedroom and kitchen space already in place, could also offer potential for use as short-term holiday accommodation, subject to any necessary consents.