A beautifully preserved four-bedroom 17th-century cottage set within circa half an acre of enchanting wraparound gardens, adjoining the protected Hartlebury Common. Rich in character, the home offers two reception rooms, a breakfast kitchen, and a wealth of period features, complemented by modern comforts including gas central heating and wood-burning stoves. Additional benefits include garaging, outbuildings and no upward chain.
Steeped in history and believed to date back to circa 1660, this captivating cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home of true heritage and charm. Once part of the Hartlebury Castle Estate, the property has evolved gracefully over centuries, retaining an abundance of original features including exposed beams, quarry stone flooring and traditional doors.
The accommodation is both characterful and practical, comprising a welcoming entrance hall, two reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, utility/cloakroom and four first-floor bedrooms, with the principal suite enjoying an en suite and dressing area.
Externally, the gardens are a standout feature, thoughtfully stocked with mature planting, fruit trees and vibrant borders, creating a private and tranquil setting. A range of outbuildings, including a greenhouse, sheds, well, fish pool and detached garaging, enhance the lifestyle offering.
Situated in a highly convenient yet idyllic location, the property benefits from excellent access to Worcester, the M5 and surrounding towns, while being moments from open countryside and local amenities. Offered with no upward chain, this is a home ready to welcome its next custodian.
Room Info
DRESSING ROOM
Description: Natural light provided by roof window, exposed timbers, radiator with TRV, inset ceiling spot lights, ample built in storage with en suite facilities off.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Description: There are two parking areas. Having gravel driveways, one having gated access.
No upward chain is offered.
BRICK BUILT STORE
Description: Situated at the rear for the garage and perfect for the garden tools etc and an ideal dry log store.
DETACHED GARAGE
Description: Detached garage having pitched tiled roof and wooden doors to front elevation. Having power and lighting.
GARDENS
Description: A private mature garden well presented with established trees and shrubs, which appears to enjoy a real sunny aspect. Hedged to boundaries. Well stocked brimming borders. A wildlife area, fish pool, greenhouse, wooden shed, paved seating areas and extensive lawns. Indeed the garden offers something for everyone! Space for relaxing or vegetable plots, ideal for self sufficiency . A feature well can be found at the front of the property. Scope to add to this wonderful garden with summer house garden room for instance. Ample space for tubs and planters, this garden is filled with colour and wildlife.
EN SUITE
Description: Wooden window, exposed floorboards and timbers, ceiling light point, radiator with TRV, ceiling mounted extraction fan and built in storage. Shower cubicle fitted with a mixer shower and pedestal wash hand basin. Partial tiling to the walls providing splash back.
BEDROOM
Description: The principle bedroom has an array of exposed timbers, wooden window, inset ceiling spot lights and radiator. Access to roof void. Having dressing room off.
BATHROOM
Description: Wooden window, ceiling light point, radiator, wall light point, panelled bath having mixer shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled wc suite and partial tiling to the walls providing splash back. Useful cupboard with light and housing Worcester Bosch combination gas boiler (fitted March 2026) which provides the domestic hot water and central heating requirements for this property.
BEDROOM
Description: Another view of the garden courtesy of wooden window. Exposed timbers, radiator, ceiling light point and built in storage cupboards.
BEDROOM
Description: Window, ceiling light point, radiator, useful walk in storage cupboard and feature recessed fireplace with brick hearth. Currently being used as a study.
INNER HALLWAY
Description: Exposed timbers and inset ceiling spot light.
BEDROOM
Description: Window, radiator, inset ceiling light point, original exposed floorboards, with exposed timbers, and access to the roof void.
STAIRS RISING TO THE FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION AND LANDING
Description: Exposed treads rise to the first floor accommodation. Wooden window provides natural light onto stairwell and another view of the garden. Further light courtesy of roof window. Exposed timbers and wall light point.
KITCHEN
Description: The kitchen has a real country kitchen feel with original quarry floor tiles, exposed timbers and brickwork. Three windows to two elevations floods the room with natural lighting and provides attractive garden views. Inset ceiling spot lights, stable door to outside and the impressive Esse wood fired stove/cooker. With a range of cream fronted units to both wall and base with the latter boasting complimentary roll edged working surface over. Inset one and a half bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap over. Partial tiling to the walls providing splash back. Space and plumbing for white goods.
RECEPTION ROOM
Description: A delightful room having an abundance of natural light courtesy of two pairs of French doors and two windows, all providing views over the garden. Ceiling light point, aerial point, two radiators, exposed timbers and the focal point being the brick faced fireplace having oak mantle over and tiled hearth. Recessed Clearview wood burning stove.
RECEPTION ROOM
Description: Currently set up as the dining room. Situated off the kitchen. Having two wooden windows, two radiators, original quarry tiled flooring, exposed timbers, two ceiling light points and fireplace.
UTILITY AND CLOAKROOM
Description: High level window, original quarry tiled flooring, wall mounted shaver socket, wall mounted extraction fan, ceiling light point, radiator, low level wc suite and pedestal wash hand basin. Partial tiling to the walls providing splash back. Space and plumbing for white goods.
ENTRANCE HALL
Description: Wooden front door with two wooden windows to two elevations. Exposed beams and ceiling timbers. Radiator, ceiling light point, useful built in understairs storage cupboard and stairs rising to the first floor accommodation.
APPROACH
Description: Over gravel driveway, shallow steps descend to the front door. With access all around the property.
