* Freehold
* Period timber framed cottage
* Idyllic countryside setting
* Refurbished kitchen
* Four bedrooms
* Private driveway
* Ample parking space
* Double garage/workshop
* Mature gardens of around 0. 4 acres
A quintessential period timber framed cottage with beautiful mature gardens,
secluded in the peaceful Teme Valley.
**Description**
This cosy cottage is not Listed, having been restored and extended during the
1970’s using reclaimed historic oak timbers from local sources, understood to
be on the site of the original “chapel”. The sympathetic improvements made to
this property created a one - of - a - kind family home, blending its period charm
with modern conveniences.
On the ground floor, an open - plan Hatt kitchen connects to the snug and dining
room, complemented by a convenient utility space. The spacious sitting room
features an inglenook fireplace and retains characterful timber beams,
reflecting the property’s charm.
Upstairs, four good - sized bedrooms are served by a family bathroom. Each
bedroom offers delightful views of the garden or surrounding countryside. Set
within approximately 0. 4 acres, the property is surrounded by trees, providing
a secluded atmosphere. A private drive offers ample parking, accompanied by a
detached double garage for added convenience.
Driveway
Concealed within the surrounding countryside, Chapel Cottage is tucked away
from the lane and approached down a private driveway with gravel parking area
to the frontage. A useful double garage and timber workshop sits at the front
of the property, equipped with power, lighting, and water. It also offers
ample storage space for equipment.
Entrance
A solid oak entrance door leads into the dining and stairway hall with slate
flooring, providing an inviting atmosphere to both the homeowners and guests.
Sitting Room
Another oak door opens into the warm and cosy sitting room, which features a
stone inglenook fireplace with a Clearview wood burning stove and a solid oak
floor. Characterful timber beams enhance the atmosphere and triple aspect
windows provide panoramic views of the garden.
Kitchen
The Hatt breakfast kitchen features a variety of wall and floor mounted
cabinets with quartz worktops. The kitchen also includes integral appliances
such as a Beko ceramic hob with an electric oven below, dishwasher and fridge.
The centrepiece of the kitchen is a traditional oil - fired Aga.
Connecting to the kitchen is the rear porch and boot room, which has a
convenient door leading to the outside.
Utility Room and Cloakroom
Adjacent to the kitchen is a utility room, which used to be a larder, and also
a cloakroom with comprises of a low - level WC, washbasin and obscure - glazed
window to the garden.
First Floor
An open oak staircase leads to the first floor of the property, which features
a significant landing and study area, as well as a beautiful picture window
that offers a lovely view of the garden.
There are four charming bedrooms, two of which are generously sized doubles
with dual aspect windows and exposed oak timbers, allowing for plenty of
natural light and adding to their character.
Bedroom One
The first bedroom is a double room - the most spacious out of the four - and
features three casement windows that overlook the wraparound gardens and
surrounding countryside, flooding in ample natural light.
Bedroom Two
The second bedroom is also a double room, but only features two casement
windows, still overlooking the beautiful wraparound gardens. Using the exposed
timber frames as support, shelving has been built into the wall as extra
storage space.
Bedrooms Three and Four
While only being single rooms, bedrooms three and four feature casement
windows that also overlook the mature wraparound gardens and flood in ample
natural light which make the rooms feel more spacious.
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom is equipped with a white suite, including a shower over
the bath. It even has underfloor heating for added comfort.
Gardens and Grounds
These beautiful wraparound gardens are a particularly impressive feature of
this property. Meticulously designed and landscaped, the gardens are adorned
with a variety of rare and mature shrubs and trees. Additionally, there is a
well - maintained grass pathway with abundant and well - stocked borders.
At the back of the property, there is a sunny open lawn area that slopes down
to a stream. A charming timber deck serves as a fantastic space for
entertaining. The garden is enclosed by a combination of mixed hedgerow and
post and wire fencing. Furthermore, it offers stunning views of a neighbouring
orchard, paddock, and the valley beyond, with Abberley Clock Tower visible in
the distance.
**Location**
Hidden away in the Teme Valley, this period cottage is nestled in amongst
traditional orchards and pastureland. The Teme Valley offers a variety of
outdoor activities, such as walking, horse - riding and fishing on the river. A
short distance away is the village of Stanford Bridge which provides local
amenities including a village hall, church, public house, and popular farm
shop complex, which includes a butcher, tea shop, and hair salon. Additional
amenities can be found in nearby Great Witley, including a post office, petrol
station, doctor’s surgery, and primary school. The upper Sapey golf course and
the Baiting House country pub are also just a short drive away.
The cathedral City of Worcester offers a wide range of retail, social, and
cultural amenities. It is also home to premiership rugby, county cricket, and
horse racing events. The picturesque market town of Tenbury Wells is located
less than 10 miles away and features a selection of unique shops, as well as a
delightful art deco theatre and cinema. Additionally, the popular market town
of Ludlow is easily accessible and is renowned for its excellent Michelin
Guide restaurants and diverse range of independent shops.
Excellent local schooling includes Abberley Hall Preparatory School, the
renowned Chantry High School at Martley, rgs and Kings in Worcester and
independent schooling in Malvern. For commuting, the M5 motorway can be
accessed at Junctions 5 or 6, giving routes into Birmingham or the West
Midlands. Train services are readily accessible in Kidderminster, Droitwich,
Hartlebury and Worcester, with routes to Birmingham and London.
**Services**
Oil fired central heating, mains electricity and water, and septic tank.
**Fees**
Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange
A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of
the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold
Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange
of Contracts.
The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the buyer
withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee
being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:
1\. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not
evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of
Sale being issued.
2\. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3\. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the
market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the
public domain.
4\. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.
The reservation fee levels are as follows:
An agreed offer under £500, 000 will be £750 inclusive of vat
an agreed offer between £500, 000 and £1, 000, 000 will be £2, 000 inclusive of
vat
all agreed offers over £1, 000, 000 will be £3, 000 inclusive of vat
The reservation fee is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from
a buyer and a positive completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial
status and ability to proceed.
Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property
prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the
Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw
from the sale and the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer
declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured
sale of their property.
Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated
in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1
to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will
be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This
further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all
reservation fees outlined above.

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