3 bedroom cottage for sale

“Little Orchard” is a charming period three-bedroom detached cottage occupying approximately an acre, with a large gated driveway providing off road parking. Located in a wonderful secluded location in sought-after Bewdley, the property offers a spacious layout with many period-style features, plus two reception rooms, a conservatory extension, and a ground-floor bedroom, with an en-suite shower room. Set within very large and beautifully laid out south.-facing gardens, which include surrounding woodland/greenery.

The Accommodation:
The double-glazed wooden front door opens to the dining kitchen, which is appointed with a range of white units, incorporating a white ceramic sink/drainer unit with a mixer tap, recess for a gas / electric range cooker, integrated fridge, integrated freezer, base cupboards/drawers, wall mounted cupboards, central heating radiator, quarry tiled floor, window to the front elevation, steps up into the dining room and a door to a separate utility room.

The utility room provides plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, space for a tumble dryer, quarry tiled floor, window to the front elevation, and access to a ground floor WC (currently used to house a fridge freezer).

The dining room is a versatile reception room, which is currently used as a study, and includes a bay window to the front elevation, an inglenook feature fireplace, a central heating radiator, and a door to an inner hallway.

The inner hall includes a useful understairs store cupboard, and doors to the lounge and a conservatory extension.

The conservatory includes a tiled floor and double glazed windows and double glazed French doors enjoying views and access to the rear garden.

The lounge forms a good sized reception room, which includes a window to the front elevation, a log burning stove with a feature fireplace surround, door to stairs to the first-floor accommodation, and a door to bedroom three.

Bedroom three is another very versatile room, which includes a window to the front elevation, a central heating radiator, a built-in wardrobe/store, and a door to an en-suite shower room.

The en-suite is appointed with a light coloured suite and includes a corner shower cubicle, with a fitted Triton electric shower and full height tiling to the surrounds; inset wash basin with a built-in vanity cupboard below, low-level flush WC, electric shaver/toothbrush point, central heating radiator, part tiling to the walls, tiled floor and two windows to the front elevation.

The first floor comprises a landing with a window to the front elevation, decorative feature fireplace surround, a built-in cupboard (housing the Worcester Bosch combination central heating boiler), and doors to bedroom one, bedroom two, and a family bathroom.

Bedroom one forms a large double room, which includes windows to the front and side elevations, fitted wardrobes, decorative feature fireplace surround and a central heating radiator.

Bedroom two is also a large double room, which includes a window to the front elevation, fitted wardrobes, and a central heating radiator.

The bathroom is appointed with a white suite and includes a freestanding roll-top bath, with claw feet and a shower attachment; corner shower cubicle with a fitted mixer shower and full height tiling to the surrounds, pedestal wash basin, low-level flush WC, central heating radiator, part tiling to the walls and a wooden floor.

Outside:
The property enjoys a large block paved driveway, which is accessed via timber gates and provides lots of off-road parking, together with a cold water tap and a timber shed.

The driveway opens into the very large, beautifully laid out gardens, which comprise multiple patios (also having a cold water tap), a useful garden store (attached to the property), large lawns, multiple secret pathways, mature fruit trees (including apple, damson and plum), a greenhouse, and a vegetable garden. The garden is surrounded by established woodland/greenery (belonging to the property), which helps to create a very private and pleasant setting, with an abundance of wildlife. The gardens are south-facing and form a natural sun-trap.

Viewing is essential for this wonderful period cottage and it's delightfully secluded setting and very generous plot to be fully appreciated. Early appointments are recommended to avoid disappointment.

Location:
Situated on the banks of the River Severn and the edge of the Wyre Forest, Bewdley has been described as “the most perfect small town in Worcestershire”. The town enjoys a good choice of pubs, cafes and restaurants, along with small independent shops, craft studios, a brewery, a local museum, a selection of sports clubs, and a number of churches. Being approximately 20 miles southwest of Birmingham and 15 miles north of Worcester, Bewdley is served by a good motorway network with excellent links to the M5, M6, M40, and M42. Birmingham International Airport is approximately 45 minutes away and the mainline train station in Kidderminster has regular services to and from Worcester, Malvern, Birmingham, and London.

Schooling:
The town is fortunate to benefit from two primary schools and a high school, all rated as Good by Ofsted in their most recent inspections. The independent sector is also well catered for locally with a fine selection of schools available nearby in Kidderminster, Chaddesley Corbett, Abberley, Bromsgrove, and Worcester.

Tenure:
Freehold

Services:
All mains services are connected

Local Authority:
Wyre Forest District Council

Council Tax:
Band F