This timber-framed cottage in Upper Brookend, Kempsey, is the very picture of pastoral beauty, right down to the field full of sheep next door.
Called The Old Cottage, it dates back to Victorian times having been built in 1847.
It has been added onto over the years and .
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The interior still has a very traditional feel with its exposed walls and beams, although the stylish fitted kitchen is probably more convenient and user-friendly to the modern cook. There is a well still below the kitchen which previously provided a private water supply.
An oak door beneath a canopy leads into the hallway of The Old Cottage, where there are painted brick walls, dark timber supports, a handsome oak staircase and tiled flooring.
This style of floor continues into the breakfast kitchen which has newly painted units, integrated electric oven and ceramic hob, Bosch dishwasher (replaced this year). a fridge and a freezer.
Double doors lead from the kitchen to the conservatory which looks out over fields.
A utility room has recently been refitted and has more units and an integrated washing machine.
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The main living space is the drawing room which has beams to the walls and ceiling. A wood burner set in a stone inglenook makes it cosy during the winter. cupboard under the stairs.
A ground floor bathroom was refitted in 2010 and has a tiled floor, claw foot roll top bath with shower attachment, sink in a vanity unit and toilet.
On the first floor there is a large landing with airing cupboard, three double bedrooms and a shower room.
The master bedroom has windows to two sides, views across open country to the front and a good range of fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom two is another double and has recently been redecorated. There is access to loft storage from this room.
Bedroom three has three windows and boasts a lovely rural view to the rear.
The shower room includes a shower cubicle, basin on a vanity unit and a toilet.
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A gravelled driveway has room to park a number of cars but there is also the option of using the detached garage. Built from oak, this has a workshop area with mezzanine storage above. Generous grounds surround the cottage. Next to the driveway is an area of lawn with a mature willow tree.
At the back there is another area of lawn with fields beyond. A brick and stone paved path leads to a patio and continues round to a larger area of lawn at the side of the side edged by mature hedging and fencing. including crab apple, walnut and apple. There is also a greenhouse.
The Old Cottage is situated one mile to the east of the pretty village of Kempsey, within a protected area of open countryside.
It has a primary school, GP surgery, parish church, village hall and general stores as well as sports facilities. Kempsey Common is ancient common land and is ideal for walking and outdoor pursuits.
More amenities can be found in Worcester, five miles away.
VIEWING INFORMATION
AGENT: Andrew Grant
TEL: 01905 734735
WEB: www.andrew-grant.co.uk
GUIDE PRICE: £375,000