Woodseaves Cottage in Pound Green at Arley, near Bewdley, is a lovely example of an Elizabethan character property that comes with a ready made business opportunity.
The black and white timbered cottage sits in a plot of about eight acres. Among its outbuildings there is a stable that has been converted and let out on a B&B basis.
The main cottage was built in the 16th century and is now Grade II listed. It is timber framed and an array of exposed beams are still visible inside.
It can be approached via two driveways. One leads to an area of off road parking, the other sweeping between formal gardens and paddock to a yard with plenty of hard standing and access to the land and outbuildings.
On the ground floor of Woodseaves there is a sitting room with beautiful log burning stove in an exposed brick recess with flagstone hearth. The dining room has an exposed brick fireplace in the corner with solid fuel burning stove.
The fitted kitchen is modern with contemporary fixtures and fittings, space for a dining table and chairs and access to the patio at the back, to the gardens and to the ancillary accommodation.
The first floor landing impresses with its vaulted ceiling and exposed original beams. From here there is access to the contemporary family shower room and the bedrooms.
Two of them have a range of fitted wardrobes while a third has the use of an en suite bathroom.
A further half staircase leads from the landing to the occasional fourth bedroom which is situated within the vaulted roof space.
The bed and breakfast accommodation comprises a well presented, large double bedroom with exposed brick wall and original timbers as well as a contemporary en suite shower room. This annexe bedroom has a fine view across the patio and garden to the countryside beyond.
The formal gardens include lawn with mature fruit trees hedging to the borders and post and rail timber fencing.
There is a detached timber stable block with three loose boxes and second brick block with three loose boxes and a tack room.
Immediately behind the second stable block there is a timber clad barn with an attached open fronted hay store and general storage area.
An all weather ménage is situated to the rear of the barn and the paddocks are accessed via a number of gates big enough for vehicles to pass through.
Woodseaves Cottage is a situated in a rural location within the Wyre Forest a short distance to the north of Bewdley. Attractions include some lovely scenery, countryside walks and an old fashioned local pub.
Arley Station and the Severn Valley Steam Railway are just a mile away.
The meandering River Severn offers plenty of sport for keen fishermen as do the local pools which are within easy walking distance.
Bewdley is a short drive away and boasts historic buildings, a comprehensive range of leisure amenities, schools, a variety of local shops and a doctor’s surgery.
Birmingham is under 30 miles away and there is M5 access at Wychbold.
VIEWING INFORMATION
AGENT: Halls
TEL: 01562 820880
WEB: www.hallsgb.com
GUIDE PRICE: £785,000
