Lower Hook, Welland Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8

A Beautiful Extended Detached Four Bedroomed Cottage Dating Back To The 1800's. The Accommodation Includes A Lounge, Snug, Dining Room and Utility. The Cottage Is Set Within An Approximate Acre Of Beautifully Maintained Garden And Benefitting From A Further Approximate Three Acres Of Equestrian Land With Direct Access To A Bridleway. Double Garage. Located In A Convenient Location Close To Upton Upon Severn And Welland. Superfast Broadband. Energy Rating 'E'.

Location & Description
Located in a convenient position approximately two miles from the bustling riverside town of Upton upon Severn where there is a fine range of amenities including shops, a sub Post Office, medical centre, library, three churches and the famous Marina. The town has a deserved reputation for its clubs and societies along with its Jazz, Folk and Blues Festivals that take place throughout the summer.

Educational needs are particularly well catered for in the area with a primary school and a high school at Hanley Castle.

The property is also conveniently located close to the village of Welland where there is a local store including a Post Office and Pub.

Junction 1 of the M5 motorway, south of Upton is approximately three miles away.


The Cottage is a beautifully presented, period, detached, four bedroomed cottage which has been extended over the years, The Cottage, which is coming to the market for the first time in fifty years, boasts many fine characteristics whilst providing spacious and versatile, light and airy accommodation throughout. Across the road the house retains ownership of approx three acres of paddock which in turn benefits from direct access to a public bridleway. Within the paddock there are stables with water and electricity connected. The owners have advised us the land is currently registered as a small holding and the holding number is CPH17/488/0136.

Approached through a gated entrance that opens to ample off road parking within the acre of garden providing a secluded setting.

Three pedestrian doors to the house can be accessed from the driveway into the kitchen, utility and entrance hall.

The accommodation in more detail comprises:


Entrance Hall
Pendant light fitting. glazed window to side. Radiator. Carpet. Space for coathooks.

Cloakroom
Close coupled WC. Carpet. Obscure glazed window to side. Wall mounted wash hand basin. Pendant light fitting. Radiator.

Lounge 6.51m (21ft) x 3.77m (12ft 2in)
Carpet. Dual aspect windows to side and front. Two radiators. Six wall lights. Feature brick fireplace with raised hearth and wooden mantle over. Door to

Snug 3.75m (12ft 1in) x 3.46m (11ft 2in)
Carpet. Glazed window to front. Log burner stove set into chimney breast. Open understairs storage alcove. Radiator. Split level stairs to first floor. Pendant light fitting.

Dining Room 3.80m (12ft 3in) x 3.77m (12ft 2in)
Tiled floor. Dual aspect glazed windows to side and front overlooking the vegetable garden. Three wall lights. Radiator. Serving hatch to kitchen.

Kitchen 6.12m (19ft 9in) x 2.11m (6ft 10in)
Tiled floor. Spotlights. Glazed window overlooking the lovely garden. Bespoke range of base and eye level units with worktop over. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap and drainer. Space for range cooker with extractor over. Induction HOB. Space for dishwasher and fridge. Breakfast bar with seating. Partially tiled walls. Two radiators. Door to outside. Door to walk-in larder cupboard with electric. Door to

Utility Room 3.61m (11ft 8in) x 2.76m (8ft 11in)
Tiled floor. Range of base and eye level units. Two fluorescent strip lights. Space for white goods. Stainless steel sink. Door to outside. Oil fired central heating boiler. Glazed window to rear.

First Floor
Accessed via split level staircase from the snug.

Left Landing
Doors to bedroom 2 and bathroom.

Carpet. Pendant light fitting.

Bedroom 2 3.85m (12ft 5in) x 2.82m (9ft 1in)
Dual aspect windows with a view over the approx three acres of paddock and the vegetable garden. Radiator. Pendant light fitting. Carpet.

Bathroom
Vinyl flooring. Obscure glazed window to rear. Radiator. Ceiling light fitting. Extractor fan and electric heater. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled bath with taps and shower connection over. Tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Part tiled walls.

Right Landing
Glazed window overlooking the formal garden. Carpet. Wall light. Pendant light fitting. Door to

Bedroom 1 4.39m (14ft 2in) x 3.07m (9ft 11in)
Dual aspect to front and side with secondary glazing. Radiator. Carpet. Pendant light fitting and door to

En-suite
Laminate flooring. Close coupled WC. Vanity wash hand basin with cupboards below. Wall mounted mirror with light. Tiled splashback. Radiator. Extractor fan. Electric fan heater. Obscure glazed window to rear. Ceiling light fitting. Panelled shower cubicle with electric shower. Access to loft space. Door to walk-in wardrobe with lighting.

Bedroom 3 3.15m (10ft 2in) x 2.68m (8ft 8in)
Carpet. Glazed window to front. Pendant light fitting. Radiator
Bedroom 4 3.07m (9ft 11in) x 2.97m (9ft 7in)
Currently used as a home office. Carpet. Access to loft space. Radiator. Glazed window to front. Pendant light fitting. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Built in shelving in alcove.

Outside
The Cottage itself sits in beautifully maintained, unique and mature grounds which are of approximately one acre and benefits from different sections including an orchard with apples, pear, plum and cherry trees. Vegetable garden. Patio seating area. Ornamental pond. GREENHOUSE and polytunnel. Lawned areas and beds with mature flowers and shrubs.

Double Garage 6.30m (20ft 4in) x 5.06m (16ft 4in)
With power and electric connected.

One of the great strengths of The Cottage is that it benefits from approximately three acres of paddock on the opposite side of the the road to the house. The vendors currently keep two horses. There is stabling with power and water connected. There is direct access from this land to a bridleway leading to beautiful countryside.

Agents Note
The owners have advised us the property was subject to surface water flooding in 2007. This is the first and only time in 49 years of ownership.

Services
We have been advised that mains services are connected to the property. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant local authority. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to imply that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending occupiers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.

Tenure
We are advised (subject to legal confirmation) that the property is freehold.

General
Intending purchasers will be required to produce identification documentation and proof of funding in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017. More information can be made available upon request.

John Goodwin FRICS has made every effort to ensure that measurements and particulars are accurate however prospective purchasers/tenants must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the information provided. No information with regard to planning use, structural integrity, tenure, availability/operation, business rates, services or appliances has been formally verified and therefore prospective purchasers/tenants are requested to seek validation of all such matters prior to submitting a formal or informal intention to purchase/lease the property or enter into any contract.

Viewing
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Malvern Office, Tel: 01684 892809

Council Tax
COUNCIL TAX BAND 'F'
This information may have been obtained from the local council website only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation.

EPC
The EPC rating for this property is E (42).

Directions
From the agent's Office in Great Malvern, follow the Wells Road until you turn left down into the A4104. Follow this road through the village of Welland. When you come to the staggered cross roads, follow the road straight over onto Drake Street, sign posted Upton. Follow this road for approximately 1.7 miles. The property can be found on the right hand side as indicated by the agent's For Sale board.