Canal Cottage, Tavern Lane, Property Summary A Quintessential English Country Cottage, Situated Near The End Of A Private Lane Amidst Rolling Countryside With Delightful Cottage Gardens Of Around A Third Of An Acre, Together With Adjoining 3.5 Acre Paddock.

* Lounge With Inglenook * Sitting Room With Log Burner * Dining Room * Breakfast Kitchen With Range * 3 Double Bedrooms * Ground Floor Bathroom

Canal Cottage, Tavern Lane, Newnham Bridge, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 £449,9508LR Canal Cottage dates from 1827 when it was built as a nailmaker's cottage alongside An old brick & tiled pig sty remains in the garden, making a useful garden store, the Canal which was constructed in 1794 to run between and whilst the lawns are interspersed by a variety of well established shrubs and include Leominster as part of a grander plan to link Stourport with Hereford. The canal was four timber sheds. commercially unsuccessful, eventually closing in 1858 to be replaced in parts by the coming of the railway line which opened here at Newnham in 1864. A gate gives access from the gardens into the field behind, which slopes up away from the house and has a small wooden shelter. Sheep are currently grazing the land Though the trains and barges are now long gone, Canal Cottage still stands near the though it would of course be ideal for anyone wishing to keep horses. end of Tavern Lane, a private no‐through‐lane in an idyllic rural position with views of the surrounding Teme Valley countryside and set in a third of an acre of delightful The field actually covers approx 3.75 acres with a gated vehicular access of Bickley cottage gardens which lie mostly to the side. Lane, though the seller intends to retain a small storage building and curtilege here, so the land to be sold will be around 3.5 acres.The views from the top of the field are splendid and worth the walk up from the house. Additionally there is a matching outer canopy at the far end of the conservatory, creating a sheltered spot from which to enjoy the garden and with door into the The cottage stands back from the lane behind a neat lawned foregarden and dining room, which measures over 15' in length and has a distinctly rustic feel. recessed parking space for 2/3 cars, together with a timber carport (14'5" x 9'6"). The conservatory also has a door through to the breakfast kitchen, fitted in country The original front door tends to not be much used, with the adopted main entrance style with a modern twist featuring pale grey cabinets with grey oak‐effect work now being via the excellent West facing conservatory to the side of the house. surfaces and complementary floor tiling. A Sandyford oil‐fired range cooker provides an attractive focal point of the kitchen, and this also serves the central heating Of bespoke green upvc construction with wood laminate flooring, the conservatory system. was added in 2017 and has a glazed door at either end, as well as double doors opening out towards the garden. An inner lobby area provides access through to the bathroom, with tiled floor,

Canal Cottage, Tavern Lane, Newnham Bridge, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 panelled bath, pedestal hand basin and wall tiling to half height. A separate door To the first floor there are three double bedrooms, the larger of which measures then opens into the WC. 15'3" (max) x 12'2".

To the front of the house there are two separate sitting rooms, the larger lounge The second bedroom has an en‐suite wc with hand basin whilst the third bedroom ( with a wonderful exposed brick inglenook fireplace and hearth, with window and 11'11" x 11'5") has an inbuilt double wardrobe closet. half glazed door to the front. Mains electricity and water are connected, with drainage to a septic tank. Central The separate sitting room also has a brick fireplace with log burner. heating is oil‐fired served by the Sandyford range. Council tax is payable to Malvern Hills District Council, rated as Band D. Canal Cottage, Tavern Lane, Newnham Bridge, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8LR Directions

From take the bypass signposted A456 Leominster passing Wharton Park Golf Club and continuing on the A456 for approximately 10 miles before reaching the T‐junction next to the Talbot Inn where the main road meets the A443 coming from Worcester. Turn right here towards Tenbury / Leominster and continue for about 200 yards taking the first right hand turn signposted to Bickley and Knighton‐on‐Teme. Continue uphill for a quarter of a mile before turning left into Tavern Lane. After passing the new houses on your left continue almost to the end of the lane where Canal Cottage will be found on your right hand side.

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 Carport 15'2" x 12'0" 14'5" x 9'6"

Dining Room Former Pig Sty 15'4" x 8'1" 9'10" x 6'6" Breakfast Kitchen 12'0" x 11'11" Dining Room 15'4" x 8'1"

Conservatory 12'6" x 7'1" Bathroom 10'5" x 6'3" WC 7'4" x 3'0"

Bedroom One 15'3" (max) x 12'2" Bedroom Two 12'2" x 10'7" (max) En‐Suite WC 5'1" x 3'8"

Bedroom Three 11'11" x 11'5"

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