House For Sale £850,000
A stunning country cottage set in 3.5 acres including superb gardens, orchard, paddocks and stabling.
Description
Approaching the property from the road there is a private gated gravelled driveway leading up to the house, carports, stores, vegetable lot and several outbuildings. There is a large drive in front of the house with ample space for several vehicles and steps leading up to the front door.
Entering the property through the delightful porch with wooden windows you step into the extravagant sitting room with wooden flooring, recessed spotlights, a brick fireplace with log burner and an accent stone wall. The stairs are located to the right side of the room and steps down leads into the kitchen which opens into the magnificent triple aspect oak conservatory.
Beautifully presented, the kitchen has been finished to a high standard with tiled floorings, wooden wall and base units with tiled backsplash and one and a half bowl sink with drainer, and space for appliances.
To the side of the kitchen is the useful L-shaped utility room which houses the downstairs WC, has a stable door to the garden and comprises of matching wall and base units to the kitchen with bountiful space for appliances.
At the opposite end of the kitchen is a staircase leading both up and down, moving up brings you to the dual aspect double bedroom benefiting from a built-in wardrobe.
Lower ground floor
Following the stairs down you enter the characterful snug with arched recesses, flagstone flooring, a living flame gas stove and patio doors to the garden. From here there is a door into the dining room where the stone flooring continues. The dining room features a historical animal feed shoot and gorgeous timber beams adding a period atmosphere to the room.
Another door from the snug leads into a separate entrance hallway leading out to the gravelled drive which includes three built-in cupboards housing the water purification system, water softener and lift. Doors from the hallway lead into an office and the downstairs wet room comprising of a walk-in shower, WC and handwash basin.
First floor
Access via the staircase in the sitting room, the first-floor accommodation includes two double bedrooms, a dressing room and a family bathroom. The loft can be accessed from the landing.
Bedrooms one and two are situated at the front of the property with bedroom one benefiting from dual aspect windows and a walk-in wardrobe. To the rear of the property is a sizeable dressing room and the family bathroom comprising of a bath with shower above enclosed in a feature church arch, a WC, a handwash basin and cupboard.
Cottage gardens and small holding
The epitome of a country garden, this property includes gardens to the front and rear which have been meticulously planned and lovingly cared for. Both gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are bordered by hedge rows, and have mature shrubs and trees planted throughout. Included in the garden is a veg plot, potting shed, art studio and patios radiating from the front elevation and the dining room. The front patio is south facing and has a unique feature well and a pagoda with foliage growing around it creating the perfect space to enjoy a morning coffee or evening meal. While the rear patio is the ideal venue to entertain friends and family, beautifully blending the inside and outside.
For a small holding, this 3-acre plot holds a plethora of outbuildings and spaces, including a three-bay carport with side store, an additional storage building, an orchard area with an assortment of mature fruit trees including plum, apple and walnut, and a vegetable lot. The current owners have a menagerie of chickens, geese, goats, pigs and alpacas and there are several outbuilding supporting the use, including a large chicken coup with pond and attached feed store, a goat shed with a canopy / stable which could be adapted easily for equestrian use and all the animal areas (excluding the pigs) have power, lighting and water from a well on the property.
This truly is a wonderful home where you can let your imagination run free and create your own sustainable slice of paradise.
Services
A bore hole supplies the water to the house.
Liquid propane gas.
Mains electricity.
Septic tank.
Council tax band E
Location
This lovely property is set in Cradley a popular village due to its proximity to both Worcester and Malvern on the Worcestershire and Herefordshire borders.
The village offers a village shop, a pub, a doctors and Primary school with high school catchment for John Masefield High School Academy in Ledbury.
Situated approximately 5 miles away from Malvern town, you can experience all the delightful bespoke shops and restaurants, the famous Malvern theatre and walk for miles across open countryside.
Directions
From Storridge follow the A4103 west towards Hereford for just over half a mile and take the left opposite the Waterworks shop. Continue up the road for half a mile passing Cradley Primary School and Queenswood B&B, the entrance to the drive will be located on the right just after Hawkhurst House and before the black and white cottage.
Description
Approaching the property from the road there is a private gated gravelled driveway leading up to the house, carports, stores, vegetable lot and several outbuildings. There is a large drive in front of the house with ample space for several vehicles and steps leading up to the front door.
Entering the property through the delightful porch with wooden windows you step into the extravagant sitting room with wooden flooring, recessed spotlights, a brick fireplace with log burner and an accent stone wall. The stairs are located to the right side of the room and steps down leads into the kitchen which opens into the magnificent triple aspect oak conservatory.
Beautifully presented, the kitchen has been finished to a high standard with tiled floorings, wooden wall and base units with tiled backsplash and one and a half bowl sink with drainer, and space for appliances.
To the side of the kitchen is the useful L-shaped utility room which houses the downstairs WC, has a stable door to the garden and comprises of matching wall and base units to the kitchen with bountiful space for appliances.
At the opposite end of the kitchen is a staircase leading both up and down, moving up brings you to the dual aspect double bedroom benefiting from a built-in wardrobe.
Lower ground floor
Following the stairs down you enter the characterful snug with arched recesses, flagstone flooring, a living flame gas stove and patio doors to the garden. From here there is a door into the dining room where the stone flooring continues. The dining room features a historical animal feed shoot and gorgeous timber beams adding a period atmosphere to the room.
Another door from the snug leads into a separate entrance hallway leading out to the gravelled drive which includes three built-in cupboards housing the water purification system, water softener and lift. Doors from the hallway lead into an office and the downstairs wet room comprising of a walk-in shower, WC and handwash basin.
First floor
Access via the staircase in the sitting room, the first-floor accommodation includes two double bedrooms, a dressing room and a family bathroom. The loft can be accessed from the landing.
Bedrooms one and two are situated at the front of the property with bedroom one benefiting from dual aspect windows and a walk-in wardrobe. To the rear of the property is a sizeable dressing room and the family bathroom comprising of a bath with shower above enclosed in a feature church arch, a WC, a handwash basin and cupboard.
Cottage gardens and small holding
The epitome of a country garden, this property includes gardens to the front and rear which have been meticulously planned and lovingly cared for. Both gardens are mainly laid to lawn and are bordered by hedge rows, and have mature shrubs and trees planted throughout. Included in the garden is a veg plot, potting shed, art studio and patios radiating from the front elevation and the dining room. The front patio is south facing and has a unique feature well and a pagoda with foliage growing around it creating the perfect space to enjoy a morning coffee or evening meal. While the rear patio is the ideal venue to entertain friends and family, beautifully blending the inside and outside.
For a small holding, this 3-acre plot holds a plethora of outbuildings and spaces, including a three-bay carport with side store, an additional storage building, an orchard area with an assortment of mature fruit trees including plum, apple and walnut, and a vegetable lot. The current owners have a menagerie of chickens, geese, goats, pigs and alpacas and there are several outbuilding supporting the use, including a large chicken coup with pond and attached feed store, a goat shed with a canopy / stable which could be adapted easily for equestrian use and all the animal areas (excluding the pigs) have power, lighting and water from a well on the property.
This truly is a wonderful home where you can let your imagination run free and create your own sustainable slice of paradise.
Services
A bore hole supplies the water to the house.
Liquid propane gas.
Mains electricity.
Septic tank.
Council tax band E
Location
This lovely property is set in Cradley a popular village due to its proximity to both Worcester and Malvern on the Worcestershire and Herefordshire borders.
The village offers a village shop, a pub, a doctors and Primary school with high school catchment for John Masefield High School Academy in Ledbury.
Situated approximately 5 miles away from Malvern town, you can experience all the delightful bespoke shops and restaurants, the famous Malvern theatre and walk for miles across open countryside.
Directions
From Storridge follow the A4103 west towards Hereford for just over half a mile and take the left opposite the Waterworks shop. Continue up the road for half a mile passing Cradley Primary School and Queenswood B&B, the entrance to the drive will be located on the right just after Hawkhurst House and before the black and white cottage.
