Marlbrook Cottage, Footrid, Mamble, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY14 9JS

Quote Reference JS0667 Beautifully Presented Country House with a Wealth of Charm and Character Enjoying an idyllic and tranquil setting just off the beaten track, hidden from view and surrounded by pasture land, this quintessentially English County Cottage stands in large delightfully kept gardens with a babbling brook and south facing aspect and affords delightful and deceptively spacious family accommodation which has recently been further enhanced by majority Upvc double glazed replacement windows and a new boiler (replaced in 2021). Presented in outstanding order and enjoying numerous wonderful features this is a truly superb opportunity that simply must be seen. Briefly comprises: Porch/Office, 2 merging reception rooms with feature fireplaces, separate Sitting/Bedroom with refitted En Suite Shower room off, attractive Breakfast Kitchen with "Aga", Utility Room, impressive Landing, 3 excellent sized first floor Bedrooms, sumptuously fitted Bathroom and detached timber Double Garage with off track parking for three cars.

Perfect for those that desire seclusion and clear skies at night and offering inspiration for the creative artist or writer this is one of those opportunities where "old meets new" and gives a chance for the discerning buyer to escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. At the same time the property is situated approximately 7 miles from Tenbury Wells where there is a cottage hospital, doctors surgery and amenities, Cleobury Mortimer is a similar distance where there are varied shops and eateries and there is also good road routes to Bewdley and Kidderminster for shopping and civic amenities.

The impressive and beautifully kept large gardens entice you to explore and enjoy a host of maturing trees and shrubs together with a southerly facing aspect. There are level lawns, patios, large Garden store and an old pig sty which is now used for storage and a further secluded decked terrace over the brook.

Only by taking a visit and having a look around can this property be fully appreciated. The enviable accommodation is neatly arranged over two floors and can be described in a little more detail as follows:-

GROUND FLOOR

A composite "Stable" style door with wrought iron furniture and outside lighting gives access into the porch/study area. 

Entrance Porch/Home Office 7' 8" x 6' 0" 

With quarry tiled flooring, window, ceiling light point, radiator, wall mounted consumer unit and wooden door leads into; 

Reception Room/Dining area 19' 1" x 9' 2"

With an impressive brick built "central" fireplace having a wood burning stove within and visible to both reception rooms, two radiators, exposed timbers, oak flooring, two Upvc double glazed windows to two elevations, two wall light points and a secret walk in storage cupboard. 

Sitting Room/Bedroom 4 10' 0" x 8' 9" 

With a Upvc double glazed window overlooking the gardens, radiator, ceiling light point, wooden flooring, and a door leading to the en suite. This room is currently set up as a snug, however would work well as a hobby room or office too. 

Refitted Shower En Suite 8' 6" x 2' 10"

Stylishly appointed with a low level slimline WC suite, wall mounted heated towel rail, wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap over, recessed fully tiled shower area, having fixed rainfall head, inset ceiling spot lights, Upvc double glazed window, wooden flooring and partial complementary splash back tiling to walls. 

Reception Room 19' 8" x 16' 3" 

A beautiful living space with a feature "open" central fireplace with wood burning stove and further feature brick faced fireplace with multi fuel stove, oak flooring, exposed ceiling timbers, two Upvc double glazed windows to the front elevation, having further double glazed French doors with glazed side panels opening onto the terrace, two built in cupboards one with open display above, two radiators, two wall light points, two ceiling light points and a quarter turn staircase leading off to the first floor with spindle balustrade. 

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 15' 0" x 14' 2" 

This lovely thoughtfully styled kitchen has three Upvc double glazed windows to three elevations, two having shutters and providing good natural light into this room,  quarry tiled flooring, exposed ceiling timbers, four ceiling light points and radiator, ample space for a dining table, exposed brick chimney with recess ideal for the fitted LPG Aga with down lighting above, built in pantry with power and lighting, hand crafted painted bespoke wooden kitchen units, having square edge reclaimed pine worktop over, inset white ceramic Butler sink with mixer tap over, partial colour washed wooden panelling to walls providing splash back, space for white goods and having a door to the utility.  

Utility Room 7' 0" x 4' 7" 

With units that match those of the kitchen, with quarry tiled flooring continuing through, built in ceramic Belfast sink unit having the reclaimed pine worktops over, exposed roof timbers, wall hung Worcester LPG boiler (replaced in 2021), which provides the domestic hot water and central heating requirements for this property, double door cupboard providing excellent storage, space and plumbing for white goods, inset ceiling spot lights and part glazed stable door which leads to the garden. 

FIRST FLOOR

Elegant Spacious Landing 18'9" x 9'4"

Galleried stairs rise from the reception room to an impressive landing, with two Upvc double glazed windows, which together with the matching lower level window floods the stairwell with an abundance of natural lighting, radiator, ceiling light point, access to roof void, built in linen cupboard and doors radiating off to the bedrooms and bathroom. There is plenty of space for day bed, office or reading space.

Bedroom 18' 11" x 9' 0" 

With Upvc double glazed windows to front and rear elevations, old style radiator, colour washed floorboards, feature exposed fireplace with metal fire basket and a ceiling light point. 

Bedroom 18' 11" x 9' 1" 

With colour washed floorboards, Upvc double glazed windows to front and rear elevations, ceiling light point and feature exposed fireplace with wrought iron basket. 

Bedroom 10' 9" x 9' 9" (3.297m x 2.985m)

With a Upvc double glazed window, radiator, ceiling light point and built in wardrobes. 

Bathroom 9' 9" x 7' 3"

Sumptuously appointed with a freestanding roll top bath with centre mixer shower tap and ball and clawed feet, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC,  double glazed window with shutters, attractive wood parquet flooring, part panelled colour washed walls, upright modern radiator. ceiling light point and wall light point.   

OUTSIDE

Detached Timber Garage 17'7" max x 17'3" max at waist height

With two sets of double doors to the front, concrete floor and light and power points.

Parking

There is a wide driveway to the front of the garage which provides off track parking for three cars.

Gardens

The beautifully kept and extensive "cottage" style gardens are a particular feature of this fine country home and include a mix of patio areas and kept lawns and enjoy a pleasant southerly facing aspect to the main. There are numerous maturing trees and shrubs and a decked terrace which is beside and part over a babbling brook. There is a large timber shed, summer house and a former brick built pig sty which is now used for storage. A personal visit is the only way to be able to appreciate the ambience and tranquillity of the location !

Tenure

The property is Freehold

Council Tax

Band F- Malvern Hills District Council

Septic Tank

The property has a septic tank which has been emptied twice yearly.

LPG

The property has a storage tank for LPG which provides central heating and hot water from a Worcester boiler (which was replaced in 2021).

ID Verification Requirements

Standard I.D. verification charges are payable online by the successful buyers at £20 each.

Our agent has not tested any services, fittings and appliances such as central heating, boilers, immersion heaters, gas or electric fires, electrical wiring, security systems or kitchen appliances. Any purchaser should obtain verification that these items are in good working order through their Solicitor or Surveyor. Our agent has also not verified details of the property tenure. The Solicitor acting for any purchaser should be asked to confirm full details of the tenure. Our agent and the vendors of the property whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars although believed to be correct, do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not to be relied upon as statements or representations or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. Any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. Measurements are quoted as room sizes approximately and only intended for general guidance. Buyers are advised to verify all stated dimensions carefully. Land areas are also subject to verification through buyer’s legal advisors.