Corner Thatch • Corner Thatch ABBOTS MORTON • WORCESTERSHIRE

A classic, beautifully restored and Grade II listed, thatched cottage within the heart of the historic Worcestershire village of Abbots Morton

Porch • Reception hall / Dining room • Drawing room • Kitchen

Master bedroom with en suite bathroom/dressing room Second double bedroom with en suite shower room

Driveway • Garden with brick built store and garden shed

Alcester 6.5 miles • 10 miles Stratford upon Avon 12 miles • Worcester 12.5 miles Cheltenham 27 miles • M5 (J3) 6.5 miles (All distances are approximate) Situation Description of property • Corner Thatch is situated in the idyllic village of Abbots • Corner Thatch is a beautiful ‘chocolate box’ thatched cottage Morton, a village that has retained most of its ‘black and dating back to 17th century. Originally the property was white’ half-timbered charm and is one of Worcestershire’s used as the village post office and general store, this is still oldest and most picturesque villages. The village has a evident today with an unusual thatched post box which still wealth of history and is listed in the Doomsday Book adorns the front of the property. Corner Thatch received a full restoration in 1964 and has more recently been thoughtfully • Abbots Morton has a thriving village hall with a mixture of improved and extended by the current owner clubs and societies. St. Peters Church dates back to the 12th century and also offers local events and services to the • The thatched porch leads through a stable door into the village reception hall/dining room which features a dual aspect, exposed ceiling and wall timbers, a slate tiled floor and a • The nearby villages of , and Radford large built in storage cupboard have an excellent range of local facilities including pubs, primary school, doctors and village stores as well as an • Leading off from the dining room is the property’s galley award winning farm shop in nearby Dunnington. Superbly style kitchen which features hand painted fitted units with a situated just a short drive from both the Warwickshire and solid beech worktop and integrated appliances (including an Cotswold borders, the picturesque surrounding countryside electric oven, hob, dishwasher, larder fridge and washing/ provides numerous walks over footpaths and bridleways as dryer machine) well as offering fantastic routes for cycling enthusiasts • The well proportioned sitting room again features a wealth • Alcester and Ragley Hall Estate, , Evesham and of character and original features with more exposed Stratford upon Avon are just a short drive away providing timberwork and a brick open fireplace with bread oven which extensive shopping and recreation facilities provides a focal point to the room. An open backed oak staircase rises to the first floor floor and light floods into the • Worcester to the west provides further amenities including room through four beautiful leaded windows. A useful cloaks Rugby at Sixways, county cricket by the Cathedral and cupboard divides the lounge and dining room horse racing on the banks of the River Severn. Worcester also provides excellent schooling with a mixture of state and • Bedroom two, a good sized double, lies within the ground private including the highly regarded Royal Grammar School floor extension and is accessed through the sitting room. It and King’s School benefits from a full travertine tilted en suite shower room and a built in wardrobe whilst above there is a substantial loft area • Ideally placed for access to three motorways including the which is accessed through a ceiling hatch M5 at Worcester, the M42 to the north and the M40 to the east • The generous master bedroom lies on the first floor and features an abundance of charm with a part vaulted ceiling • There are mainline rail services that operate from Worcester, and further exposed timberwork. Beyond is a fabulous Warwick, Evesham and to and master bathroom/dressing room which overlooks the rear Birmingham. London taking approximately two and a quarter garden and features a white bathroom suite and built in hours and Birmingham three quarters of an hour. Local bus cupboards and wardrobes services to Perhsore and Evesham plus a bus to Worcester schools are available from the village Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area House: 83 sq m (895 sq ft) Store: 3 sq m (33 sq ft) Gardens and grounds Directions (WR7 4NA) Total: 86 sq m (928 sq ft)

• A paved driveway provides off road parking From Worcester take the A44 towards Stratford This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a for up to two cars. To the front there are upon Avon. Pass through the village of Upton statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars lovely wrought iron railings where a matching Snodsbury on the A422 and after passing the gate provides access to the front door Flyford Garage turn right towards Flyford Flavell. Pass through the village of Flyford and remain • A lovely paved patio terrace provides a on this road for about two miles ignoring signs perfect space for al fresco dining. Steps lead to the Lenches and Evesham. Turn left into up from the terrace to the beautifully tended the village of Abbots Morton and as the roads south facing rear garden which is bordered bends to the right Corner Thatch is located on by a beech and laurel hedge and is mainly the right hand side opposite the telephone box. laid to lawn with a range of mature shrubs, flowering plants and specimen trees Terms • To one side of the garden is a brick Freehold outbuilding which provides an additional Local Authority: District Council: First Floor storage space/utility room (part of the 01386 565000 outbuilding is shared with the neighbouring property and a right of access exists for Council Tax Band: E this purpose). At the far end of the garden Viewing is a useful timber garden shed, perfect for By prior appointment only with the agents. storing gardening equipment Services Mains water and drainage are connected to the property. LPG gas fired central heating Fixtures and fittings All those items regarded as tenant’s fixtures and fittings, together with the fitted carpets, curtains and light fittings, are specifically excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Ground Floor

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