About the Area
Bredon Hill is a prominent hill (981ft above sea level) rising in the South-West corner of the Vale of Evesham and geographically part of the Cotswolds. It lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Hill is surrounded by many peaceful and attractive villages.
Bredon Hill is approximately 10 miles from Broadway and the summit of the Hill is in the parish of Kemerton. A.E. Houseman, the poet, summed up the whole area when he wrote in his book “The Shropshire Lad” – “In summertime on Bredon Hill. The bells they sound so clear. Round both the shires they ring them. In steeples far and near. A happy noise to hear…….” The Hill is covered in woods on its Eastern edge full of bluebells and wild garlic in the spring – a must for walkers.
The architecture changes in the villages around Bredon Hill to include timber framed houses and thatched cottages, many with delightful gardens. The villages in the area include Great Comberton, Little Comberton, Elmley Castle, Ashton under Hill, Beckford, Conderton, Overbury, Kemerton, Westmancote, Bredon and Bredon’s Norton.
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Distances based from Elmley Castle
M5 Motorway – 13 miles
Birmingham Airport – 59 miles
Pershore Railway Station – 6 miles
Evesham Railway Station – 6 miles
Places in our area we like to visit
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Ashton Under Hill
HJB have many happy friends who have bought properties in this quintessential English village. When you ask them why? They say it is not just its location under the lea of Bredon Hill, which offers such a variety of walks, but the fact that the village is relatively unspoilt with little new housing and some great facilities.
St. Barbaras is the Norman Church serving the village. There is a cricket and tennis club to work up a thirst, and at the end of the day to slip into the local hostelry The Star Inn. Several staff at HJB have enjoyed meals in their conservatory. The village has an annual fete and barn dance, and it also participates in the annual Open Garden Scheme.
From a property perspective the village is a delightful mix of black and white thatched cottages, red brick houses and farmhouses. The village is the birthplace of the farmer and famous author Fred Archer. In earlier times the village was celebrated for its orchards and market gardens.
The village is the envy of many other villages in the area because it has two schools – Ashton under Hill First School and the much larger Bredon Hill Academy. Ashton under Hill is conveniently located just six miles from Evesham, eight miles from Broadway, eight miles from Pershore and nine miles to Winchcombe.
Elmley Castle
Elmley Castle is another favourite location for Hayman-Joyce Broadway customers and highly recommended by our staff. The village nestles below the Northern slopes of Bredon Hill and is also a great favourite for walkers and cyclists, where several cycling routes converge. The village lies just three miles from the Georgian market town of Pershore and eight miles from Broadway. The beautiful Comberton villages are nearby.
Elmley Castle is totally unspoilt with an eclectic mix of black and white thatched and red brick cottages. Elmley Castle has an unspoilt wide, tree lined main street, which leads up to St Mary the Virgin church, and the Queen Elizabeth public house, which is a popular community run pub and café.
Right in the centre of the village is the cricket club and ground. Elmley Castle also boasts the CE First School and a Village Hall. As for the 11th century timber castle, all that remains are the original earthworks some half a mile from the village. Pictured: Ashton under Hill Cottages.
Leading Estate Agent Bredon Hill Area
Hayman-Joyce is the leading estate agent in the Bredon Hill area, which includes many peaceful and attractive villages. We have vast experience and superior local knowledge, helping us to achieve outstanding results for our clients. Whether you are looking to sell or buy a property in the Bredon Hill area, we are well placed to offer an expert advice and help you make your next move!
Hayman-Joyce is your trusted estate agent in the Bredon Hill area, specialising in selling residential homes. We are consistently rated number one local estate agent which gives us confidence that no-one understands the Bredon Hill area property market as intimately as us. Our commitment to you is to be informative, helpful and prepared to go the extra mile to satisfy your property needs!
Hayman-Joyce is an independent estate agent which guarantees that all your contact will be with us only. Our team of highly motivated professionals has access to the very latest technologies and marketing techniques to achieve the very best result for you. We will work closely with you throughout the whole buying or selling process, helping you at every step to achieve your objectives and secure the best possible price within your preferred timescale. Our personal approach is what makes us different than the other Bredon Hill estate agents. Our success has been built on understanding the expectations and forming relationships with our clients, whilst confidentiality is at the heart of everything we do. Hayman-Joyce is also part of The Guild of Property Professionals (also known as The Guild), the UK’s Premium estate agency network, giving us nationwide coverage.
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