Detached house for sale in Wichenford, Worcester WR6

A contemporary single-storey home with an annex and equine facilities...

Description

• Situated in a lovely rural setting and featuring contemporary interiors, a stunning oak framed extension, a versatile two-storey annex and 2.6 acres of paddocks this family home offers the country lifestyle for those with equine interests.

• Four double bedrooms offer versatile and spacious living accommodation, with the master, benefiting from a luxurious en suite.

• Located within a stunning oak framed extension, the bright and inviting kitchen/dining area features floor to ceiling glass panelled walls that provide lovely views that overlook the gardens.

• With a generous double bedroom, living room, kitchen, and shower room, the two-storey annexe is either an ideal guest wing or a lucrative rental property.

• Enhancing the property are 2.6 acres of gardens and grounds that include paddocks and three additional outbuildings, perfect for equine enthusiasts or those considering a smallholding lifestyle.

The kitchen
Located in the stunning oak framed extension, the kitchen and dining area is bright and spacious and features floor to ceiling glass panels that overlook the garden and flood the space with natural light.

Perfect for those who love to cook and socialise at the same time, this beautiful kitchen features a huge island with a stylish breakfast bar and an extensive range of premium integrated appliances.

The kitchen also boasts marble flooring, warmed by a high-spec underfloor heating system powered by a modern boiler with energy-saving features such as a gas flue heat exchanger and discreet, integral solar panels that provide free hot water between April and October. There is also computer and AV wiring throughout within a special hidden underfloor track system.

This spacious dining area comfortably accommodates a dining table and chairs and features natural stone flooring, vaulted ceilings and a contemporary wood burner.

Double doors lead out onto the garden and patio to create the perfect setting for both family meals and informal al fresco entertaining.

The sitting room
The light and expansive sitting room is conveniently located next to the kitchen and features high quality oak wood flooring and a wood burner, ensuring its a warm and cosy room throughout the cooler months.

Two Velux windows within the high vaulted ceilings fill the room with light to create a bright and inviting atmosphere.

The sitting room also offers pre-wired surround sound, Velux screens, and a hidden video projection space, providing movie theatre capability.

Bedroom one
The bright and spacious principle bedroom is a generously sized double with ample space for a king sized bed and additional free standing bedroom furniture. Sunlight floods in through a window that provides views on the gardens, paddocks and surrounding countryside.

Bedroom one en suite
The principle en suite features contemporary tiling to the walls and floors, a walk-in shower, a heated towel rail, a WC and a wash basin set upon a stylish red vanity unit. An obscure glazed window provides both natural light and privacy to this luxurious en suite.

Bedroom two
This generously sized and well proportioned double room features high quality wooden flooring and two large windows that offer lovely views of the gardens and ensure the room feels bright and airy.

Bedroom three
The third bedroom is currently used as a home office, benefiting from a large window that further enhances the sense of space, it could easily be repurposed into a lovely double bedroom.

Family bathroom
The generously sized family bathroom features a beautifully appointed walk-in shower, a Philip Stark designed bath, a sleek contemporary WC and a wash basin. An integral mirror vanity unit with contactless light activation and a discreet window provides both natural light and ventilation to the space.

The annex
A substantial two-storey, one bedroom annex with a well-appointed living room, kitchen with natural stone flooring and shower room offers flexible living options. Ideal for satisfying multi-generational living requirements, accommodating visiting guests or even generating rental income.

The terrace
Tucked away between the main house and the annexe, a charming lawned garden features a terrace and outdoor seating area. This delightful setting with stunning views of the surrounding countryside, is perfect for accommodating a hot tub and/or a dining table and chairs to enjoy in the summer months.

The sunroom
Situated in the corner of the formal gardens, the sunroom offers a peaceful escape from the main house, with breathtaking views over the gardens and the countryside beyond.

The gardens and grounds
This exceptional property is further enhanced by a large gravel parking area, over two acres of paddocks and well-maintained mature gardens that surround both the main house and the guest annex. A new blocked paved entrance provides space to completely pull off the road, with lots of parking space including a wide double oak carport and a parking area for a large horse box, van, or motorhome (9 meters).

The paddocks
The paddocks are secured by well maintained post and rail fencing and extend to approximately two acres. Although ideal horse paddocks, the ground could easily be transformed into a wild flower meadow, enhancing the bio diversity of the property, or utilised as an extension to the more formal lawned areas of the gardens.

The equestrian facilities
Two generously sized and well-proportioned stables, along with a sizable shed, are perfect for equine enthusiasts or those considering a smallholding lifestyle.

All outside buildings have electricity supply installed under iee regs, except for the 21ft steel shipping container which provides secure storage.

Location

Wichenford is a charming village, nestled in picturesque Worcestershire countryside, just 6 miles from the bustling city of Worcester and close to the delightful town of Martley.

Families will appreciate the numerous well sought after schools located within close proximity of the property. The well known and very popular Chantry School in nearby Martley and the prestigious King’s Worcester and Worcester Sixth Form College provide superb options for both primary and secondary education.

The village is conveniently situated near the A44, which links directly to Worcester and further connects to the M5 motorway. The convenience of this rural location is further enhanced by access to the mainline railway network via Worcester Foregate Street and Worcester Shrub Hill.

Within such close proximity to the city of Worcester, it is no wonder this area, and especially the charm and tranquillity of the rural village of Wichenford has become so highly desirable.

Services

The whole of the main house benefits from a heat recovery ventilation system, saving on energy costs.

Fees

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, equivalent to 0.5% of the accepted offer, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and a positive 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.