Thatch Cottage HIMBLETON • Thatch Cottage HIMBLETON WORCESTERSHIRE

Droitwich Spa 5 miles • Worcester 7 miles • M5 (J6) 5 miles Cheltenham 29 miles • Stratford 18 miles • Birmingham 32 miles (Distances approximate)

A very well-presented period cottage in a desirable village

Entrance vestibule • Rear entrance hall • Drawing room Dining room • Sitting room • Kitchen/breakfast room • Cloakroom

Study landing • Three bedrooms • Two bathrooms

Double garage • Gravel Parking • Landscaped gardens and terrace

In all about 0.10 hectares (0.26 acres)

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Situation • Thatch Cottage is situated on a quiet no-through lane in the pretty and desirable village of Himbleton. • Himbleton has a church, primary school, garage and the Galton Arms public house. • The spa town of Droitwich offers a wide variety of shopping and business services, including a Waitrose supermarket, and a train station with regular direct connections to Birmingham and onward connections to . • Worcester has all that would be expected of a city including Premiership rugby at Sixways Stadium, Country cricket in the setting of the cathedral and horseracing on the banks of the River Severn. • There are excellent schools within the city and county including Bromsgrove School, Winterfold House Preparatory School, Abberley Hall Preparatory School, King’s and The Royal Grammar Schools in Worcester as well as the Malvern Colleges. • There is excellent road access making the M5, M40 and M42 easily accessible. • Regular trains also run from Worcester to London and Birmingham and Warwick Parkway provides a fast train to London Marylebone. • There is superb walking and riding around quiet lanes in this picturesque part of rural Worcestershire.

For sale freehold • Thatch Cottage is a charming Grade II listed house which has origins dating back to the early 1600’s and is located in a conservation area. It was restored by the current owners and during their ownership they have continued to make improvements. It is full of character including exposed beams throughout and cottage style latch doors. • It offers exceptionally well-presented accommodation which combines period character with modern living. It is located in a peaceful position, towards the end of a no-through lane and bordering fields. • The front door opens to an entrance vestibule which leads through to the spacious dining room with a fireplace housing a wood burner style gas stove. • The living room is triple aspect making it light and airy. The focal point of the room is the fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove which is perfect for the winter months, creating cosy living space. • The current owners have extended the living space by creating a rear entrance hall with built-in cupboards and a cosy snug with French doors opening to the rear garden terrace, built-in recessed shelving and cupboards and a multi-fuel stove. • The contemporary kitchen is positioned at the heart of the house. It is extremely well equipped with kitchen cupboards, granite worktops, a high-level circular breakfast table and integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double electric oven, steam oven, ceramic hob with extractor hood above, microwave oven and a washing machine. • The stairs rise to a wide study landing off which is three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. • Two of the double bedrooms enjoy fitted wardrobes with one also featuring two charming window seats. These bedrooms are served by the contemporary family bathroom which includes a whirlpool bath with a marble surround and a separate shower enclosure. • The third double bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room.

Outside • The peaceful and charming landscaped gardens are west facing to the front and east facing to rear, allowing the all-day sunshine to be enjoyed. • A 5-bar gate opens to a gravel drive leading to parking and the detached double garage. • To the front is a quaint picket fence incorporating a pedestrian gate opening to a paved path leading to the front door. The path extends through the generous front lawned gardens which include scattered trees and well-planted borders.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area • From the gravel parking area the rear gardens are reached by passing under a pergola arch opening to the rear terrace. Set over part of the terrace is another pergola creating a wonderful spot to enjoy al fresco dining and the field views. • The lawned rear gardens incorporate a further paved terrace, mature trees and strategic borders which are well-planted with evergreen shrubs and perennials creating all-year round interest and colour. Services Mains water and electricity. LPG fired central heating. First Floor Private drainage. Fixtures & Fittings All items mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded but may be made available by separate negotiation. Local Authority District Council, tel 01386 565000. Council Tax Band F Directions (WR9 7LG) From Junction 6 of the M5 take the A44 southwards along Lane. At the roundabout take the first exit signposted Crowle & Tibberton and after just over ½ mile and after a Reception climbing left hand bend turn right signposted for Crowle and Ground Floor Bedroom The Chequers public house. Follow the road for approximately 3 miles and then take a right turn onto Harrow Lane, Bathroom signposted Himbleton. Continue into the heart of the village, Kitchen/Utility passing the Galton Arms public house on the right and then Storage take the left turn signposted Himbleton Church. Thatch Cottage will be found towards the end of the road on the right and can Recreation be identified by the house name plaque.

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

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