Little Grass Snake

My jack russell, Poppy, spotted this little grass snake whilst we were out for a lunchtime walk today. Grass snakes look very like adders in colour and form, but have a white collar just behind their head, which sets them apart. The snake stood right up to look at the dog and they both did a quick dance, but unfortunately I couldn't get the camera out fast enough to catch it on film!

Overbury Estate Joinery - launching our supply and fit service

The Overbury Estate Joinery Department make beautiful bespoke woodwork for all our buildings including houses, cottages, offices and farm buildings.

We are delighted to announce that our father and son team; Alan and Simon Whitaker are now branching out with a supply and fit joinery service for third parties.






Just take a look around the village of Overbury to see many fine examples of their work, including:-

Architectural joinery, Staircases, Windows and doors, Cabinets, Panelling, Garden gates and many other bespoke items.

To discuss your requirements further or obtain a quotation, please contact the Estate Office on 01386 725111.

Magnificent Magnolia

Spring is finally here and the Magnolia tree in St Faith's Church Yard is in full bloom. Amazingly it wasn't caught by the late frosts and has been at its most magnificent for several years.

We thought you might like to see some pictures...

Mill Cottage - Open House - Tues 5th April

Join us any time between 2pm and 7pm next Tuesday afternoon for refreshments and to look around our latest refurbishment project; Mill Cottage. Which has already been let (from Wednesday next week). Before.... Come and see for yourself the work that our building maintenance team do and the style and quality of our cottage renovations and what the cottage looks like now... All are welcome.

Small Business Rate Relief Extended

Good news in Wednesday's budget; the current temporary increase in Small Business Rate Relief, which was due to end on 30 September 2011 will now continue for a further year (from 1st October 2011 to 30th September 2012).

Therefore ratepayers with rateable values below £6,000 pay no rates at all for the period and those with rateable values between £6,000 and £12,000 receive tapered relief from 0-100%.

More information is available on line at http://www.communities.gov.uk/ or you can contact your local authority Business Rates department.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has also welcomed a number of announcements in the budget; see their website for more information http://www.fsb.org.uk/

Croome and West Warwickshire Foxhounds Meet at Overbury Court

The Joint Masters of the Croome and West Warwickshire Foxhounds met at Overbury Court on Tuesday 15th February for their annual day's hunting at Overbury, starting in the vale and moving out onto Bredon Hill later in the day.

Many thanks to Billy and Michaela for a fantastic spread of food and drinks, which set both riders and followers up for the day!

Wychall School from Birmingham came along to meet the hounds and also the hunt's golden eagle, followed by a trip to the lambing sheds to see what the Overbury Farms team were up to there.

Fabulous Farmhouse - Available April 2011

Beautiful Cotswold stone farmhouse, with plenty of room for the growing family. This stunning house will be available to rent from early April and is set in a beautiful rural location, just outside the popular village of Beckford.

Rent: £2,750 per calendar month

The house backs onto a wide network of footpaths and bridleways on Bredon Hill; an ideal family home or weekend getaway for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle.

Accommodation comprises: 4 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 shower room, farmhouse style kitchen with range cooker, 2 sitting rooms and 2 further reception rooms.

Please see the Overbury Estate website at http://www.overburyestate.co.uk/ for more details, or give Clemmie a call in the office on 01386 725111 for a chat if you are interested in finding out more.