Property description

A particularly nice Grade II Listed detached character cottage in a quiet rural village setting with large, level south facing gardens bounded by a stream and also including a small orchard. Reception hall, cloakroom/wc, kitchen, inner hall - being large enough to double as an office/study depending upon user requirements, living room, separate dining room, kitchen with 'Stanley' range cooker, 3 bedrooms (en suite shower room to master), house bathroom, off road parking, timber garage, no upward chain, view quickly. Energy Rating F

DESCRIPTION
\"The Cottage\" is beautifully situated at Astley Burf ; a rural but not isolated location about 3.6miles south from Stourport town centre itself. The Parish of Astley is situated in glorious Worcestershire countryside between the River Severn and the Abberley Hills. There is also easy access to the surrounding major towns of Kidderminster, Droitwich and Worcester. The M5 junction 6, at Worcester, is approximately 13 miles distant. The Village also includes a charming riverside pub called 'The Hampstall Inn' which is literally just down the Lane, offering food and local ales.\"The Cottage\" itself is an historic property ; the original and well preserved half timbered section reputedly dating back to the 16th Century ! Its form, today, reflects several sympathetic extensions over different time periods with Victorian plus, also, further extensions in the 1930's and, most recently, in the 1980's which, as can be seen in the main photograph, creates a most attractive blend against the original section, giving an attractive \"chocolate box\" look.Given the nature of its development, the house appears so differently from side to side, giving it a wholly unique style which adds so greatly to its character. Furthermore, the property is extremely well complemented by great gardens offering spacious level lawns ideal for young children and pets.Internally the property is fully modernised and presents very well indeed, being bright, spacious yet still retaining a traditional feel. In the kitchen we have the crucial staple for any good country house, namely a range style cooker which, in this case, is a timeless 'Stanley' model, being included within the sale price.Similar detached properties with this degree of amenity and within this price bracket are difficult to find and as such your early inspection is strongly recommended.This lovely property simply cannot fail to impress and is offered for sale with the distinct advantage of no upward chain. The accommodation comprises:

OPEN PORCH
door opens to:

RECEPTION HALL - 10' 10'' x 5' 1'' (3.30m x 1.56m) plus 8' 0'' x 0' 2'' (2.44m x 0.04m)
with central heating radiator, quarry tiled floor, modern style 'Wylex' distribution board protecting the electrical installation.

CLOAKROOM/WC
with obscured window to side elevation, central heating radiator, low level flush wc, pedestal hand wash basin, quarry tiled floor.

KITCHEN - 13' 9'' x 11' 0'' max (4.20m x 3.35m max)
with twin windows to rear elevation, further window to side elevation, range of kitchen units with complementary worktop surface over having inset Belfast style sink and inset LPG hob, built-in electric oven, plumbing and space for automatic washing machine, traditional 'Stanley' range cooker.

INNER HALL - being large enough to double as an office/study - depending upon user requirements - 11' 6'' max including chimney breast x 11' 1'' max including stairs (3.50m max including chimney breast x 3.38m max including stairs)
with central heating radiator and window to front elevation, built-in under-stairs cupboard.

LIVING ROOM - 13' 11'' max in to alcove x 11' 3'' (4.24m max in to alcove x 3.42m)
with central heating radiator, open fireplace (not tested), sealed unit double glazed window to side elevation and French doors to rear elevation opening to the gardens.

THROUGH DINING ROOM - 13' 5'' x 12' 2'' (4.10m x 3.70m)
with windows to each side, central heating radiator and open fireplace (not tested).

From the Reception Hall a staircase rises to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
doors open to:

BEDROOM ONE - 11' 3'' including depth of fitted wardrobe x 9' 7'' excluding door recess (3.42m including depth of fitted wardrobe x 2.92m excluding door recess)
with central heating radiator, sealed unit double glazed window to rear elevation, fitted wardrobes, access to loft space and door to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
with roof light to front aspect, ladder style curved towel radiator, low level flush wc, pedestal hand wash basin and enclosed cubicle with electric shower.

BEDROOM TWO - 14' 8'' x 11' 9'' (4.47m x 3.58m) [restricted head height in part due to sloping ceilings]
with central heating radiator, window to side elevation, character beams.

BEDROOM THREE - 13' 3'' x 11' 8'' max in to dormer window recess (4.04m x 3.55m max in to dormer window recess
with dormer window to side elevation, further window to rear elevation and fitted wardrobes, access to loft space.

BATHROOM
with Velux roof light to front aspect, ladder style curved towel radiator, low level flush wc, pedestal hand wash basin and bath.

OUTSIDE:
A stone covered driveway provides off road parking and access to:

TIMBER GARAGE - 15' 9'' x 9' 9'' (4.81m x 2.96m)
with double doors, windows to side elevation and also a personal door to side elevation giving direct access to and from the gardens.

LARGE AND LEVEL SUNNY SOUTH FACING GARDENS
with established hedgerow boundary providing good screening to the front, various mature trees and spacious lawns bounded by a stream to the rear. There is also a small Orchard.

AGENTS NOTE
Malvern Hills District Council granted Listed Building Consent for a garden room extension off the living room on 11th January, 2007 under application number 06/0157/LBC, albeit this has now lapsed having NOT been commenced within three years. Please see the sketch drawing giving a general impression. However, this is NOT a formal previously approved drawing and is for indicative purposes only.