House For Sale £425,000
Pandora Cottage is a charming and generously proportioned semi-detached bungalow dated back to the 1920's, famously Built for George Cadbury, that's tucked away behind a private electric gated driveway. Situated within the grounds of the National Trust Chadwich Estate, this property is offered with two double bedrooms, two reception rooms, traditional style kitchen, bathroom, two large workshops and log store with power and lighting, with separate garage situated in Lydiate Ash, Bromsgrove.
This neatly presented property set on one third of an acre, is approached via a private gated Spanish marble chipped driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, separate garage facilitating additional parking, attractive sculpted bushes with planted shrubbery and boarders to fenced boundaries. Additionally, the property enjoys a newly fitted roof, and boast a newly installed six camera CCTV system providing extra security.
Once inside, the recently renovated accommodation fitted with engineered solid oak flooring throughout comprises a good-sized lounge with Defra Approved multi fuel stove; traditional style kitchen with flagstone flooring, integrated rangemaster oven, hob and extractor and newly-fitted boiler; master bedroom and double bedroom two (there is an option to reinstate a partitioning wall that was there previously, to create an additional third bed if required); bathroom with bath and separate enclosed shower; and conservatory with Scandinavian log burner and two doors providing rear access to the garden.
Outside, the property enjoys a delightful south-easterly facing tiered garden boasting mature shrubbery and trees, laid lawn, and ample outdoor seating areas benefiting an electrical water fountain and modest-sized pond. Additionally, there are two large workshops fitted with extra storage facilities, and log store located in the rear garden. Beyond the fenced boundaries, there is a private gate leading off to the Bluebell Woodland, and surrounding neighbouring fields.
The property is located next to National Trust woodland, on the edge of the Lickey Hills in Lydiate Ash, which is close to a range of amenities including schools and shops with Bromsgrove & Barnt Green within easy distance. As the area offers easy access to the M5 and M42 motorway networks, the property is ideally located for commuting to Birmingham and Worcester.
Charges:
This property is a leasehold property with 99 years remaining on the lease (this can be extended to 999 years).
There is an annual charge of £4.35 - for this payment the property and its surroundings are protected against any local development permanently as National Trust make all land inalienable meaning it can’t be sold for development. Additionally, National Trust will issue the homeowner with a free National Trust Membership worth £146 a year.
Room Dimensions:
Garage - 6.04m x 2.51m (19'9" x 8'2")
Shed - 7.32m x 2.94m (24'0" x 9'7") max
Workshop - 5.61m x 2.91m (18'4" x 9'6") max
Store - 3.1m x 5.19m (10'2" x 17'0") max
Lounge - 4.21m x 4.23m (13'9" x 13'10")
Kitchen - 4.21m x 2.98m (13'9" x 9'9")
Bathroom - 1.92m x 4.13m (6'3" x 13'6") max
Conservatory - 4.45m x 3.14m (14'7" x 10'3")
Master Bedroom - 4.77m x 3.06m (15'7" x 10'0")
Bedroom 2 - 4.14m x 3.6m (13'6" x 11'9")
