Property description

A superb four bedroom detached cottage dating back to 1851, boasting a wealth of charm and character such as exposed original beams, stripped flooring, cast iron fireplaces, period skirting boards and doors. And yet fitted with high quality modern comforts all families would need and enjoy. Enclosed by electric double gates providing access to a secure and generous front garden which leads up to this individual family home. With all the quirks and appeal a cottage provides and having the convenience of all local amenities, excellent access to the M5 (junc7) two great public houses to dine out within walking distance, local parks and country walks to hand. Within excellent catchment area for schools and a frequent bus service to Worcester and Droitwich. A country style home on the outskirts of Worcester offering convenient access for a busy family.

Property comprises of entrance porch through into generous reception hall/dining room with feature turning staircase to the first floor, WC, sitting room with multi fuel burner and French doors leading out onto the decked garden area. Superior fitted 'Howdens' breakfast kitchen with solid oak work surfaces and built-in appliances. Separate utility with access to the integral garage. To the first floor are three bedrooms. Master suite with built-in fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom, two further bedrooms and a separate family bathroom. To the second floor is the fourth bedroom with additional living accommodation ideal for a home office or an extension to bedroom four. Property benefits from gas central heating, oak effect double glazing, extensive landscaped garden to front, rear decked courtyard ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining with its own built-in barbecue and open fire. A detached brick work shop with power and lighting to front, an integral garage with double doors, and outhouse with storage to rear. Viewing recommended to appreciate this gem of a home with its own individual character.

Access is gained via electric double gates leading you to a block paved driveway which continues to a flagstone patio area to UPVC glazed door into entrance porch.

Entrance Porch
Original quarry tiled flooring, UPVC windows bringing in lots of natural light, pendant hanging light fitting, and part wooden, part leaded glazed door leading into reception hall/dining room.

Reception Hall/Dining Room 18'4\" x 10'6\" (5.6m x 3.2m)
This light and spacious reception hall/dining room is an additional room to the property and is a versatile space. With feature turning staircase to the first floor accommodation, dual aspect UPVC windows bringing in lots of natural light, multiple wall mounted light fittings, ceiling mounted light fitting, wall mounted thermostat power points, laminate flooring, dual wall mounted radiators and broadband point. Wooden doors providing access to all ground floor accommodation including WC.

WC 9'3\" x 3'3\" (2.8m x 1m)
Stripped wooden flooring, double radiator, low level WC, vanity wash basin with sink inset and brass mixer taps with storage beneath, wall mounted light fitting and UPVC obscure glazed window to the rear aspect.

Sitting Room 18'4\" x 10'5\" (5.6m x 3.2m)
Feature beam to celling, UPVC double glazed window to the front aspect, UPVC double doors leading out onto the decking area to the rear. Free standing cast iron multi fuel burner set to a granite hearth and exposed brick chimney breast. Multiple light fittings, a range of power points, television point, telephone point and dual radiators.

Breakfast Kitchen 29'8\" MAX x 11'7\" MAX (9m MAX x 3.5m MAX)
Superior fitted 'Howdens' breakfast kitchen is the hub of the house providing a great space for families. A high quality kitchen sympathetically designed to suit the age and style of the property and yet providing excellent comforts, space and storage. Comprising of base and eye level cream wooden units, with complementary under lighting to all eye level units, including lighting glass cabinets, and feature LED lights to the kickbacks. The units are set to a solid Oak work surface, back splash and window sills. Space for free standing double oven with stainless steel overhead extractor and splash back. One and a half ceramic sink with swan neck mixer tap and drainer. Built-in full length fridge and full length freezer, dishwasher and microwave. Two full length pull out tall boys, multi saving corner units, four UPVC windows bringing in lots of natural light into the kitchen area and UPVC French doors leading you out onto rear garden. Sunken spotlights to ceiling. Solid oak work surface with power and a telephone point which is an ideal working station for the kitchen, complimentary breakfast bar with pendant hanging light fitting above. Karndean flooring, double radiator and additional contemporary white full length wall mounted radiator. Part wooden part obscure glazed door leading into the utility.

Utility 11'4\" MAX x 6'8\" MAX (3.5m MAX x 2m MAX)
A continuation of Karndean flooring, solid Oak base and eye level work units with Oak work surfaces and window sills. Housing baxi boiler and fuse box, with sunken spotlights to ceiling, range of power points, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, Belfast sink inset to the work surface with stainless steel swan neck mixer tap, and cupboards beneath, tall full height cupboard and double radiator. UPVC glazed door to the front aspect and wooden door providing access in to the integral garage.

First Floor
Access to the first floor is via turning staircase leading you to the first floor landing.

Landing
This beautiful landing has an abundance of features such as stripped wooden flooring, cast iron fire place and original feature beams. Double wooden doors providing access to a generous airing cupboard housing recently upgraded water tank. Double radiator, ceiling mounted smoke alarm, pendant hanging light fitting, wall mounted heating and hot water control and straight flight of stairs which leads to further accommodation/ bedroom four. Oak doors providing access to all the first floor accommodation.

Master Bedroom 14'7\" x 10'11\" (4.5m x 3.3m)
Original feature beam, solid Oak skirting boards, triple UPVC windows bringing in lots of natural light from the front aspect, television point, telephone point, multiple power points, and wall mounted light fittings. Archway leading you to his and hers built-in wardrobes with lighting, hanging, shelving and safe. Wall mounted thermostat and sunken spotlights to ceiling. Oak door providing access to en suite bathroom.

En suite 10'11\" x 7'1\" (3.3m x 2.2m)
Well-proportioned en suite bathroom comprises of a roll top bath with stainless steel centre mixer taps and additional shower attachment. Wall mounted double length power shower set to tiles and enclosed by a glass sliding shower door. Wall mounted wash basin set to tiles with a tiled back splash, low level WC, stainless steel ladder towel radiator, ceiling mounted light fittings, sunken spotlight to ceiling and tiled flooring with under floor heating.

Bedroom Two 10'6\" x 10'1\" (3.2m x 3.1m)
Stripped original flooring and skirting boards, feature original beams to the ceiling, ceiling mounted light fitting, shelving, a range of power points, television point, telephone point, cast iron fire surround with tiled hearth, UPVC window to the front aspect and double radiator.

Bedroom Three 10'6\" x 7'11\" (3.2m x 2.4m)
UPVC window to the rear aspect overlooking the courtyard garden, double radiator, feature exposed original beam to the ceiling, pendant hanging light fitting, a range of power points and a television point.

Family Bathroom 10'7\" x 6' (3.2m x 1.8m)
Continuation of original stripped flooring from the landing. The bathroom comprises of a 'P' shaped bath with wall mounted mixer taps and wall mounted shower attachment, enclosed by a glass curved shower screen and set to tiles. Original beam to celling, low level WC, vanity wash basin with ceramic sink inset, set to tiles with stainless steel swan neck mixer tap, mirrored cupboards above and storage beneath, stainless steel towel radiator and dual UPVC obscure glazed windows to the rear aspect.

Second Floor

Access to the second floor is via straight flight stairs from the landing.

Second Floor Landing 13'1\" x 9'10\" (4m x 3m)
Exposed beams, original stripped flooring and skirting boards, Velux window to the rear aspect, UPVC window to the side aspect, double radiator, ceiling mounted light fitting and ceiling mounted smoke alarm. Wooden door providing access to bedroom four.

Bedroom Four 13'1\" MAX x 11'2\" MAX narrowing to 10'10\" x 6'9\" (4m MAX x 3.4 MAX narrowing to 3.3m x 2.1m)
Bedroom four is split into two parts. First part with UPVC window to the front aspect, built in storage ideal for office space into the eaves, double radiator, a range of power points, telephone point, laminate flooring and ceiling mounted light fitting. Step up to the bedroom area ideal for a double bed with storage in the eaves on both sides, UPVC window to the side aspect, Velux window to the rear aspect and ceiling mounted light fitting. This room is ideal for teenagers or young children as it allows them to have their own living accommodation, alternatively it is great for office space and guest bedroom.

Outside Space

Access to the rear garden is gained via the sitting room, alternatively via the kitchen or round the side of the property.

Front Garden
Generous front landscaped garden, securely enclosed with electric double gates. Lawn sections to either side of blocked paved driveway. Deep flower, shrub and tree borders, enclosed by panelled fencing and hedging, and a large flower bed to the side of the driveway. Double doors providing access to the garage with external power points to the outside and external lighting. A quaint separate work shop has a stable door, single glazed window, concrete floor, power and lighting, ideal work shop for garden tools. Outside water taps and a large patio area to the front of the property. Wooden gate provides access to the rear garden.

Rear Garden
Side patio area which leads you to a detached brick outbuilding ideal for a log store with a wooden door providing access to small storage space. Step up to the decking area which can be accessed from the sitting room and this decking area leads onto a landscaped patio area with railway sleeper borders housing shrubs, plants and trees, all enclosed by panelled fencing. The rear of the garden has great opportunity for alfresco dining, enclosed by panelled fencing and brick wall, with two chimneys, one for a BBQ and one for open fire which can be used. Circular patio area which is accessed from double doors from the kitchen is perfect for the morning sun and evening dining, outside water tap, enclosed by stone borders and gravelled pathway with raised boxed flower beds to the side of the property, trellis fencing securing from front garden.

Garage
With double doors to front of the property and additional integral door from utility room. Garage has power, lighting and concrete flooring.

Directions
Head east on the A449, take the A4536 exit towards Blackpole, turn left onto Hurst Lane on the A4536, turn right onto Droitwich Road on the A38 and your destination will be on the left.

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Property Features :

• Stunning and immaculate detached cottage
• Generous superior Hatt breakfast kitchen, and utility
• Sitting room with multi fuel burner
• Four bedrooms
• En suite and dressing area to master