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House For Sale £825,000
Orchard Hill House, Stoney Lane, Droitwich, Worcestershire WR9


Description
A spacious family home in a popular hamlet, perfectly located for the commuter with superb countryside views to both the front and rear, sitting centrally in a gorgeous 0.8 acre plot.

Location

Orchard Hill House is situated in the popular hamlet of Earls Common, near the villages of Feckenham, Inkberrow and Himbleton which together offer a number of local amenities, including village cricket teams, local popular public house and parish church. This cluster of villages and hamlets on the edge of Worcester are becoming much sought- after destinations, their popularity owes much to their rural yet convenient locations, with easy access to both motorway and rail links alongside superb walks around the surrounding quiet country lanes in this picturesque part of rural Worcestershire, the perfect combination for today's commuter.

The county town and cathedral city of Worcester lying on the banks of the River Severn provides High Street and boutique shopping and is home to one of England's great cathedrals, County cricket ground Premiership rugby club, racecourse and university. There are large Waitrose stores in both Worcester & Droitwich.

The newly opened Worcester Parkway Railway Station on the East side of the City off J7 of the M5 is significant for commuters to the capital with much reduced travel times.

Trains run from Bromsgrove & Droitwich Spa to Birmingham, Worcester, Cheltenham & London.

Mileages:
Droitwich 5 miles
Worcester 9 miles
Stratford-upon-Avon 18 miles
Birmingham 27 miles
M5 (J5 & J6) 7.5 miles 7.6 respectively

Education is well catered for within the County with an enviable mix of schooling in both the state and independent sectors. Notable schools within Worcester itself are the Royal Grammar School and the Kings School, both of which have excellent prep schools. Malvern College and the highly regarded Bromsgrove School are also nearby. The nearby quintessential English village of Himbleton has a thriving village school which is a much loved by local families.

Description

Orchard Hill House is a substantial family home offering generous accommodation in a peaceful location with open views to both the front and rear. A particularly notable feature of the property are the extensive gardens and grounds which wrap around the house.

An immaculate family home which has been upgraded and improved by the current owners and offers a generously proportioned family home with flexible accommodation. As well as the main house there is a triple garage, this could be converted into an adjoining annexe, perfect for multi-generational family living or those working from home who would like an independent workspace. There is also an opportunity to extend over this space (STPP) to create additional bedrooms if required.

The property comprises, five reception rooms, four double bedrooms and two bathrooms making this an ideal family home. The mature gardens of 0.8716 acres provide privacy and seclusion wrapping around the house and overlooking farmland.

Accommodation

On the ground floor a deep recessed porch opens into a spacious reception hall, with large guest cloakroom and a feature glazed panel into the main living area, a triple aspect room which enjoys views across the gardens and has a corner morso log burning stove on a slate hearth. Glass double doors open into a light and airy study area/garden room. The current owners use this as their home office and advise there is direct fibre into the house. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cream cabinets which are set beneath quartz worktops and incorporate a Neff slide and hide oven, combination oven and microwave and five ring ceramic hob with extractor with attractive high gloss splashbacks.

The breakfast area with space for a table and chairs offers a more casual dining area with doors into the orangery, combined this creates a wonderful open plan family space, perfect for entertaining. There is a formal dining room off the kitchen and a useful boot room with gardeners loo which has pedestrian doors to the front of the house, garden and garage.

Off the landing there are four double bedrooms. The large master bedroom is double aspect overlooking farmland to the front and has an impressive range of storage together with an en suite shower room with his and hers basins. The three further bedrooms are all good sized and also enjoy rural views. The stylish family bathroom features a contemporary freestanding bath. There is a large storeroom on the landing which could provide access into any new accommodation created over the garage.

Outside

Orchard Hill House is set back from the lane behind a traditional farm style gate and is approached over a gravelled driveway with parking for several vehicles. There is mature hedging and a beautiful flowering cherry tree which provides privacy to the front. The property has a 0.8716 acre plot which is comprised of established formal gardens to the front, side and rear and has many areas for entertaining. There is a large bed to the front with an abundance of fruit trees and shrub. The productive vegetable garden to the rear has a greenhouse to the side. The gardens to the rear of the house adjoin open countryside and have magnificent views across to Hanbury Church.

The triple garage has electric Hormann up and over doors.

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We are informed by the Vendors that all main services are installed.
Council tax band G - Wychaven

Possession Vacant possession will be given on completion.
Viewing Please contact the Worcestershire Office.

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