The Forge & Building Plot, Eardiston, Property Summary 3 BEDROOM DETACHED CHARACTER COTTAGE WITH BUILDING PLOT HAVING PLANNING PERMISSION FOR OAK FRAMED CROFT STYLE BUNGALOW. An exceptional opportunity in this desirable rural village to buy a charming former blacksmiths cottage with excellent scope for extension subject to planning together with a valuable building plot with planning permission for a detached bungalow having separate access drive.

The Forge being a Charming and Well Proportioned Property with many Original Features and Delightful Exposed Timbers Throughout, Three Bedrooms, Lounge with Inglenook, Open Plan Kitchen and Snug, Conservatory, Excellent Frontage, Planning Consent for 750 sq ft Detached Bungalow, Delightful Rural Surroundings.

The Forge at Eardiston is a charming former blacksmiths cottage thought to date from circa 1820 and occupying a large plot that stretches back to adjoin open countryside. The village lies between and Tenbury Wells in the heart of the Teme Valley amidst beautiful countryside, whilst good main road networks provide excellent access for commuters to the conurbation, Worcester City and the motorway network.

The riverside market town of Tenbury Wells, approx 7 miles away, has a good range of shops and amenities plus secondary schooling, whilst there is a primary school at the nearby village of and local shops closer to hand at and Clows Top, approx 4 miles away.

The Forge & Building Plot, Eardiston, Tenbury Wells, , WR15 8JJ Price guide £425,000 This is a unique opportunity to acquire not only an attractive and well proportioned family house with excellent scope for further The existing drive incorporates a public footpath leading past the new dwelling into open countryside therefore the location is highly extensions subject to necessary planning consent, but more particularly with the benefit of planning consent for the erection of a new desirable and scenic, with country walks literally on the door step. The owners of the neighbouring fields also have a right of access detached two bedroom bungalow with separate access drive and itself occupying a delightful position looking onto neighbouring over the driveway. fields.

Of interest to developers and private individuals perhaps wishing to have two families living in close proximity, the planning The Forge is in itself a hugely appealing character cottage occupying a generous plot with sweeping gravel driveway offering permission was gained on appeal dated 6th October 2016 following the original application to Council dated extensive parking for numerous vehicles and a golden opportunity to add a substantial side extension subject to planning consent. 26th October 2015 reference 15/01562/FUL.

Having being carefully renovated by the present owner whilst retaining its character and various period features including high Essentially the planning consent allows the existing workshop/store to be demolished and replaced with a detached single story pitched timbered ceilings to the first floor which incorporates a mezzanine loft storage space. There are three good bedrooms and dwelling, set back slightly from the position of the existing structure and benefiting from a separate driveway to The Forge. bathroom with corner bath, low level wc, vanity unit with hand basin and cubicle with Triton T80 Electric Shower.

The permitted drawings show a most attractive "Border Oak" style property of 69 sq.m (742 sq. ft) to feature a spacious open plan lounge and kitchen area with double doors out to patio area plus study, two bedrooms, bathroom and en‐suite shower room. The living room to the front has a wonderful open Inglenook Fireplace with Nordpeis log burner on flagged hearth, part exposed brickwork, beams to ceiling and split stable door to front elevation. The conservatory is of UPVC double glazed construction over a brick base with tiled floor, single door giving front access plus double doors out to rear patio, overlooking the large ornamental pond and water feature.

The lounge leads on to a central room or snug with Villager Log Burner in brick fireplace, further exposed timbers, ample space for a breakfast table and chairs and open plan access to the spacious kitchen. The property benefits from a generous plot with plenty of space to the front and left side where the boundary is demarked by a seasonal small stream fed by rain water from the surrounding hills. As part of the planning consent for the new bungalow the existing vehicular access to the front of The Forge will be blocked off and a new access drive will need to be constructed.

Featuring oak flooring with a range of pale cream wall and base cabinets and solid beech work surfaces, the kitchen has a "Flavel" range cooker with electric oven and five ring gas hob, Hotpoint dishwasher, concealed Hotpoint washer/dryer, integrated under counter fridge and freezer, sliding double glazed doors to the rear patio, Oak flooring and split stable type door leading through to the The property has main electricity and water with drainage to a private storage tank and LPG gas supply for cooking and central excellent side conservatory. heating. UPVC double glazed windows are fitted throughout. The new dwelling will provide drainage to a septic tank or BioDisc filtration system.

The Forge & Building Plot, Eardiston, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8JJ Directions

From Bewdley take the A456 signposted Leominster and head west continuing for approximately 5 miles to the village of Clows Top, turning left at the crossroads onto the B4202 signposted Worcester. Continue for 1.5 miles then take the second right hand turn signposted . Continue for approx 1.75 miles, passing through the village and continuing to the T junction where you should turn right onto the A443 signposted Tenbury. Proceed for approx 1.6 miles to the village of Eardiston, where The Forge will be found on your right hand side denoted by the agents sale board, a short distance before Lindridge Parish Hall.

General Information

All measurements are approximate. We have not tested any appliances/services/equipment referred to, and do not imply that these are in full and efficient working order. Dimensions Lounge 16'0"max/13'0"min x 11'11" Dining Area/Snug 12'5"min(extending beneath stairs) x 8'3" Kitchen 15'6" x 9'11"

Conservatory 13'5" x 11'10" Landing 8'7" x 6'0" Bedroom One Rear 15'7" x 10'0"

Bedroom Two Front 12'5" x 8'4" Bedroom Three Front 12'4" x 7'6" Bathroom 8'1" x 6'4"

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