A most attractive detached half timbered cottage offering three bedroomed accommodation in a delightful location on the outskirts of the village in a lovely garden of approximately ½ of an acre with open views surrounding.
Ref: FAP/17522_200015718
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A MOST ATTRACTIVE DETACHED HALF TIMBERED COTTAGE OFFERING THREE BEDROOMED ACCOMMODATION IN A DELIGHTFUL LOCATION ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF THE VILLAGE IN A LOVELY GARDEN OF APPROXIMATELY ½ OF AN ACRE WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS. CONTACT LEDBURY OFFICE
Location & Description:
A most attractive detached cottage situated on the outskirts of this popular village adjoining open farmland in a peaceful and private setting with views extending towards the village church, the Malvern Hills and May Hill.
The cottage is a Grade II listed building and is believed to date back to the mid 17th century. It offers charming three bedroomed living accommodation of generous proportions and includes a wonderful sitting room with impressive fireplace and exposed beams.
The Croft is set in a particularly attractive area of mature garden and orchard and extends to approximately ½ acre. There is a detached ancient stone building which is understood originally to have been a pilgrims shrine on the route to Bardsey which now provides garaging.
The popular village of Much Marcle has a church, primary school and post office/store. Ledbury is approximately 5 miles distant and offers a wide range of local facilities including shops, schools, churches, hotels, restuarants, doctors surgery, community hospital, theatre, bus service and a mainline railway station. The M50 motorway is available approximately 4 miles to the south of Ledbury and the cities of Hereford, Worcester and Gloucester are each approximately 16 miles distant.
The accommodation comprises (with approximate dimensions):
Entrance Hall:
With external door to the front of the property.
Cloakroom:
With suite comprising low level Wc. Corner hand basin. Central heating radiator.
Sitting Room:
8.64m (28ft 4in) x 4.62m (15ft 2in)
An impressive room featuring exposed wall and ceiling timbers. Stone fireplace with carved oak mantle and superb oak panelled cupboards to either side. Three central heating radiators. Stairs leading off to the first floor with an understairs storage cupboard. Large picture window and glazed door giving access into the conservatory.
Conservatory:
5.44m (17ft 10in) x 2.67m (8ft 9in)
Featuring an exposed brick wall and glazing to 2 elevations. Glazed roof. Door opening onto the garden.
Dining Room:
4.42m (14ft 6in) x 3.91m (12ft 10in)
With feature stone fireplace. Central heating radiator.
Kitchen:
4.42m (14ft 6in) x 2.39m (7ft 10in)
Having a double drainer stainless steel sink unit. Range of fitted wall and base cupboard units. Built in larder. Work surfaces. Tiled walls. Extractor fan. Glazed external door.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
Landing:
Hatch to roof space. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom 1:
3.96m (13ft 0in) x 3.51m (11ft 6in)
With double central heating radiator. Airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder. Cloaks cupboard
En-Suite Bathroom:
With suite comprising low level Wc. Vanity hand basin with cupboards below. Panelled bath with hand shower above. Central heating radiator. Electric wall fire. Built in storage cupboard.
Bedroom 2:
4.47m (14ft 8in) x 3.84m (12ft 7in)
With windows to the front and rear of the property. Two central heating radiators. Double and single built in wardrobes.
Bedroom 3:
4.62m (15ft 2in) x 2.08m (6ft 10in)
With central heating radiator.
Bathroom :
With suite comprising panelled bath with Mira thermostatic shower. Low level Wc. Vanity hand basin with cupboards below. Central heating radiator. Electric wall fire.
Outside:
There is a boiler house attached to the property which houses the Worcester oil fired central heating boiler. There is also an ancient stone outbuilding providing garaging and having an up and over door.
The large mature garden extending to approximately ½ an acre is a particularly attractive feature of the property. The house is set behind a front garden which is laid to lawn with trees and shrubs. A driveway leads to a parking and turning area and also gives access to the garage. There is a pedestrian gate to the lane at the side.
To the rear of the house there is a formal area of garden including a sunken garden with pond and rockery surround herbaceous borders. There is a large patio and an area of kitchen garden. Asparagus bed and soft fruit. Aluminium framed greenhouse. Tool shed with power and an outside tap. Old cider stone. There is an area of mature fruit orchard with a walnut tree, plums, apples and pears. Concealed compost and bonfire area.
SERVICES
We have been advised that mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system. This information has not been checked with the respective service providers and all interested parties may wish to make their own enquiries with the relevant authorities. No statement relating to services or appliances should be taken to infer that such items are in satisfactory working order and intending purchasers are advised to satisfy themselves where necessary.
TENURE
We are advised subject to legal verification that the property is freehold.
VIEWING
By appointment to be made through the Agent's Ledbury Office (Tel. 01531 634648).
COUNCIL TAX BAND G
(This information may have been obtained by telephone call only and applicants are advised to consider obtaining written confirmation).
DIRECTIONS
From the agents offices in New Street proceed away from town centre to the roundabout. At the roundabout take the A449. At the Preston Cross roundabout take the second exit continuing towards Ross and Much Marcle. Turn left in the village centre adjacent to the Walwyn Arms and opposite the village post office. Continue past the village school and church on the right hand side and the property will be found on the right just as you are leaving the village.
Property Features- 3 bedrooms
- Detached house
- Garage
- Garden
- 3 Bedrooms