Listed for £750,000
October 21, 2024
“A beautiful countryside cottage offering expansive living space and an exceptional garden, making it an idyllic place to call home...”
The entrance hall
Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a spacious and inviting reception hall with a split-level design, featuring a few steps leading to the main living areas. A staircase provides access to the first floor, while charming tiled flooring enhances the hall’s character, offering a tasteful introduction to the home’s blend of style and functionality, with access to all key living spaces.
The dining area
Adjacent to the entrance hall is a versatile space that could serve as a dining area, seamlessly blending into the open-plan layout. French doors to the rear open onto the courtyard garden, while a door provides direct access to the kitchen.
The kitchen
This charming farmhouse-style kitchen with tiled flooring is well-equipped with an electric AGA, a two ring ceramic hob integrated into the work surface, matching wall, base and drawer units and a Belfast sink with a drainer overlooking the garden. French windows open into the conservatory, offering lovely garden views and creating a perfect space for entertaining and family gatherings. Additionally, a stable door provides direct access to the garden.
The conservatory
Located just off the kitchen, the expansive conservatory offers an inviting space for both entertaining guests and enjoying uninterrupted garden views throughout the year. This versatile room comfortably accommodates various furnishings while seamlessly connecting to the patio and garden, enhancing the home’s indoor-outdoor flow.
The living room
At the far end of the property lies the expansive, character-filled living room. The space boasts vaulted ceilings with exposed wooden beams and trusses, adding to its airy, open feel. Dual aspect windows bathe the room in natural light, while a woodburner set within an exposed brick fireplace, topped with a wooden mantelpiece, serves as the room’s focal point. This is the perfect setting for hosting guests or enjoying cosy evenings by the fire.
The family room/bedroom four
The family room is a spacious and versatile area within the home, currently serving as both an additional sitting room and office space. It features dual aspect windows which bathe the room in natural light, built-in hinged wardrobes and a door that opens directly onto the garden, creating an airy atmosphere. With ample space to accommodate a double bed and direct access to the shower room, this room could easily be transformed into a comfortable fourth bedroom.
The shower room
Located on the ground floor is this spacious and sophisticated shower room, ideal for single storey or multi-generational living. The space features a walk-in rainfall shower, a WC and a washbasin, ensuring ultimate convenience to the ground floor space.
The landing
At the top of the staircase, you are greeted by an expansive gallery landing that exudes character, featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams that highlight the charm of this beautiful cottage. The landing provides direct access to all the bedrooms and the family bathroom, while eaves storage along the way offers convenient additional space for the home.
The principal bedroom
The principal bedroom is a charming retreat, featuring vaulted ceilings and dual aspect windows that flood the room with natural light, creating a bright and airy atmosphere. The space is thoughtfully designed with bespoke built-in wardrobes and additional eaves storage, offering both functionality and spaciousness. This serene and well-appointed bedroom provides the perfect environment to relax and unwind.
Principal en suite
The principal bedroom also benefits from its own well-appointed en suite. The space features a walk-in shower, a WC, a washbasin and a window which provides wonderful countryside views.
Bedroom two
Bedroom two is a charming and distinctive space within the cottage, comfortably accommodating two single beds. The room features exposed wooden beams and a vaulted ceiling with a Velux skylight, adding to its character and filling the space with natural light. An additional window frames picturesque countryside views, enhancing the room’s appeal.
Bedroom three
Bedroom three is a spacious double room featuring vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Dual aspect windows offer views of the side garden of the property, while the bespoke built-in walk-in wardrobe provides ample storage. This thoughtfully designed room offers both comfort and charm, making it an ideal space to unwind.
The bathroom
Located along the landing, the bathroom boasts vaulted ceilings, exposed wooden beams and a Velux skylight, adding to its character and charm. The space is equipped with a walk-in shower cubicle, a freestanding roll-top bath, WC and washbasin, along with convenient access to eaves storage. This thoughtfully designed bathroom blends functionality with style to the cottage.
The gardens
The gardens are a standout feature of the property, offering expansive lawns perfect for families, mature trees and a beautifully landscaped patio area with abundant planting beds at the rear. The lawn, accessible from the patio via several steps, wraps around the property, creating a serene green space to enjoy year-round. At the far end of the garden, an additional seating area provides a peaceful retreat for quiet reflection, surrounded by the beauty of the countryside.
The courtyard
At the front of the property lies a charming courtyard, offering an additional outdoor space enhanced by a water feature, raised flower beds and ample seating. This area also benefits from solar panels that contribute to powering the home. A side entrance to the property and a gate providing access to the driveway complete the courtyard’s functional and attractive design.
The driveway & garage
The property also features a spacious double garage with electric up and over door, and electric car charging point. A wooden gated entrance opens onto a gravelled driveway, providing ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles enhancing the overall convenience and appeal of this property.
Lilac Cottage is ideally situated in the Worcestershire countryside between Ombersley and Droitwich Spa, offering a perfect blend of rural tranquillity and convenient access to local amenities. Known for its picturesque surrounding, this home is within close proximity to traditional pubs, village stores and farm shops. The city of Worcester offers a wider range of amenities including supermarkets, boutique shops, restaurants and leisure facilities.
Families will appreciate the excellent selection of well-regarded local schools, including Ombersley Endowed First School and The Droitwich Spa High School and Sixth Form Centre, both known for providing strong educational foundations. For those seeking private education, nearby Worcester offers prestigious institutions such as King’s School Worcester and the Royal Grammar School, both renowned for their academic excellence.
The location also benefits from strong transport links. The nearby A449 connects to the M5 motorway, making travel to Worcester, Birmingham, and beyond easy and convenient. Droitwich Spa railway station offers direct train services to Birmingham and Worcester, ensuring smooth commutes for both business and leisure. This prime location combines the serenity of countryside living with easy access to modern conveniences and transport routes.
This property benefits from mains electricity, mains water, oil fired central heating, a septic tank and broadband.
Council tax band G
Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange
A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.
The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:
1. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.
The reservation fee will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.
Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.
Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.
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