Detached bungalow for sale in Kidderminster DY11, 2 Bedroom

General information and approach Crofters Cottage, Hillfields Farm, Shatterford Lane, Wolverley, DY11 5TG
Price Guide: £459,950

Hayden Estates are highly delighted to be able to bring to market, this beautiful detached barn conversion. A former cow shed with hay loft above, this single storey property is of excellent proportions, extremely well presented and with quality fittings sat within large plot. This particular barn is one of three located within the complex and the only detached one.

The current owners have been in situ since late 2004 and have upgraded the property into a superior yet comfortable home. Gardens have been landscaped to provide private areas to enjoy the south facing outdoors and the magnificent views towards Malvern and Kidderminster and beyond.

The property is situated just outside the village of Wolverley. A civil parish in the Wyre Forest, situated around two miles north of Kidderminster. It lies on the River Stour and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. A pretty village having pubs and schools. Super countryside nearby yet ideally placed for commuting with good road networks.

In more detail, the property is located within a conservation area. Most barns will have softwood windows fitted. In this case, with authority, the windows have been replaced with Upvc double and triple glazed (conservation approved) units in Irish Oak. (Except the conservatory) These windows are striking and really enhance the property. Period style monkey tail wrought iron furniture is fitted to the replacement windows. External doors are composite door and again in Irish Oak.

Crofters Cottage boasts Ledge and brace style internal wooden doors with wrought iron furniture. All light switches and sockets are meridian black and blend so well here. Flooring in most rooms is oak. Where fitted, skirting boards and door architraves are bare wood. There are two en suites to both double bedrooms having quality fittings. The kitchen has been refitted with contemporary gloss units and integral white goods. Across the hallway to the arresting dining room, with high vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and impressive multi fuel stove. Bi folding doors allow access into the conservatory which has been beautifully transformed into an all year round usable room. Dramatic views over open fields can be enjoyed from here. The conservatory has exposed brick walling and modern radiators. The roof has been refitted with a 'Guardian living roof, allowing for it to be highly insulated. Externally fitted with composite tiles with less weight. It really makes this room.

There is an alarm system fitted here, together with smoke alarms wired into every room for piece of mind.
Within the garden is a large tongue and groove summer house with front decking. Power and lighting are fitted. Ideal play room, home office, work shop or potting shed. The grounds hug the property on three sides with lawns, gravel borders and pathways, patios, pool with water feature, part walled courtyard all of which have a high degree of privacy.

Crofters Cottage has a detached brick built double garage under pitched tiled roof, which provides extra storage. Power, lighting, and water are connected. Good parking facilities outside garaging and the property for numerous vehicles. Mains gas is connected, whilst a shared septic tank deals with the sewage.

Indeed, this surprisingly spacious home, with its own private spacious gardens should be viewed to appreciate.

From the roadside into communal gravelled driveway with brick pillared entrance. The detached garage and parking facilities are first approached on the right. The driveway continues with further parking in front of the property.

Impressive front door with side glazed windows allows access into the reception hall.

Reception hall Quarry tiled flooring, two ceiling light points, alarm panel, central heating controls, radiator and access to the roof void. Which we understand is partially boarded, having light and a fitted ladder. Doors radiate off from here.

Cloakroom Quarry tiled flooring, vanity sink unit with mixer tap, close coupled wc suite, radiator with trv. Ceiling light and ceiling extractor fan.

Kitchen 13' 7" x 8' 7" (4.14m x 2.62m) Contemporary units to wall and base with the latter boasting complimentary square edged Iroko working surface over. (Iroko is a large hardwood tree from the west coast of tropical Africa. It is sometimes referred to as African Teak, although it is unrelated to the teak family. The wood colour is initially yellow but darkens to a richer brown over time) Inset Franke stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over. Fitted five ring black glass hob gas unit having aeg ducted extractor fan above. Built in Belling double fan assisted oven, further integral white goods to include microwave and steam oven, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher. Inset ceiling light points, tall modern radiator, breakfast bar, wood flooring and side door which allows access to the courtyard. Windows to front elevation provide natural light into this room. Concealed Worcester Bosch Green Star condensing gas boiler, which provides the domestic hot water and central heating requirements for this property. Wall mounted consumer unit, telephone and aerial points.

Reception room 18' 9" x 13' 8" (5.72m x 4.17m) Currently being used as a dining room. An impressive space with high vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers, fitted Valor multi fuel fire having decorative brick back drop. Several windows to front elevation, bi folding part glazed French doors lead off to conservatory. Wooden flooring, radiator with trv, ceiling light point, two wall light points, telephone and aerial points.

Conservatory 15' 3" x 14' 3" (4.65m x 4.34m) Five sided structure having exposed brick walling. Rosewood Upvc double glazed units with French doors to garden. Several opening lights and providing commanding view of the garden and distant views beyond. Ceiling light point, high level window, two radiators, being of modern design in gloss black with aerial point. Very attractive looks as though it was always here and certainly does not look out of place. Roof is Guardian living roof triple insulated roof allowing all year round use. The inside is plastered as any ceiling would be although it is shaped. Roof tiles are composite therefore attractive yet no weight.

Bedroom 13' 10" x 10' 3" (4.22m x 3.12m) Solid oak flooring, rear facing window, ceiling light point, radiator with trv, aerial point and door to en suite.

Ensuite Rear window, ceiling light point, ceiling extractor fan, wall mounted heated towel rail, wall mounted sink unit with mixer tap. Travertine stone flooring, modern close coupled wc suite, wall mounted sink unit with fitted mixer tap over. Large shower cubicle with body jets. This shower is off the central heating boiler.

Bedroom 13' 7" x 9' 6" (4.14m x 2.9m) Rear window, wooden flooring, radiator with trv and ceiling light.

Ensuite Porcelain floor tiles, radiator with trv, ceiling spot lights, ceiling extractor fan and rear facing window. Vanity sink unit with mixer tap over, close coupled wc suite, shaped panelled bath with mixer shower tap, fitted shower screen and wall mounted electric shower. Partial tiling to walls providing splash back.

Outside

summer house 13' x 10' 11" (3.96m x 3.33m) Of tongue and groove construction having wooden decking to frontage and being single glazed. Having power and lighting, wood effect flooring and two windows to two elevations. Perfect home office, children's play space, potting shed or work room. Currently set up as the bar for those wonderful long summer evenings entertaining.

Gardens The main gardens boast a high degree of privacy and are fully enclosed with well trimmed Laurel hedging to frontage and mature neat hedging to rear. Landscaped to provide several seating areas, inset mature shrubs and planted borders. Several close cut lawns, gravelled areas, dwarf walling and sleeper walls add definition and interest around the garden. All patios are stone pavers. Wood store, summer house and a five bar gate allows access to the front driveway. Good outside lighting, water and power. Raised feature pool with low level lighting and water feature. It is understood that the garden is south facing and thus benefits the sun. The incredible views are towards Malvern and Kidderminster and beyond. Grazing fields to rear and side currently occupied by sheep.

Off the kitchen is a part walled and part fenced fully enclosed courtyard. Extremely private and provides a sun trap. Stone paving slabs with gravel borders. Space for tubs and planters, water and lighting. Pedestrian door to the rear of the detached garage.

Garage Detached brick built garage with pitched tiled roof. Having two x double opening wooden doors. Rear pedestrian door which allows access into courtyard. Rear facing window, power, lighting and water. Useful loft storage within garage. Fitted security lighting. Parking in front of garage for this property only.

Additional information There is a property management company for the residents. There are no set monthly payments. The money is paid on a adhoc basis, when necessary. For instance topping up the gravel driveway, septic tank emptying for example.

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