Chapel Lane, Quatford, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

The property is set within delightful position with elevated gardens which offer wonderful views of the surrounding Shropshire countryside. Conveniently situated on the outskirts of Bridgnorth, located less than 3 miles from the town centre making it easily accessible with public transport available close by.

Roccabrun Cottage is brimming with original character and charms, finished to an exceptional standard having been extensively renovated by the present owners in recent years. Major improvements included external landscaping, the addition of an impressive garden cabin. Works carried out on the house itself include hardwood double glazed windows, stable doors, new central heating, part underfloor heating and log burner installation. Beautiful kitchen and bathroom fittings were sourced to continue with the vintage theme, along with Victorian cast iron radiators, lighting and electrical fittings by Jim Lawrence and other ironmongery from the Period House Shop, Ludlow.

The cottage is entered via a front canopy and stable entrance door, leading into an open plan sitting room with dining area, featuring an exposed Inglenook fireplace housing a log burner, exposed beam work and laid flagstone floor with underfloor heating. Additional radiators provide a secondary heating option. A turning staircase leads off to the first floor with a useful under stairs storage cupboard. A door leads through into a soundproofed music room that could be adapted to a study area or office for working from home.

Leading off the sitting room a door opens into the superbly fitted kitchen centred around a reconditioned vintage model electric two oven AGA with modern electronic controls. The kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke solid wood cabinets, hand built by Pineland with solid oak work tops, inset Belfast sink, and integrated fridge and washer dryer. The floor is laid with quarry tiles and a stable door opening out to a small seating area and the driveway beyond.

The spacious first floor landing has exposed floorboards and original sandstone exposed walls with a dormer window, providing extensive views to the front. There are two double bedrooms both of which have a range of bespoke fitted furniture in keeping with the character of the cottage. A generous bathroom is fitted with a freestanding roll top bath having shower over, additional shower attachment, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Externally, a gravelled driveway provides a triple parking space which lies adjacent to the property having a log store and lockable storage. A side path gives access to the stable kitchen door, small seating area and a brick storeroom at the rear of the cottage, housing the Worcester boiler and having a tiled roof, electricity and cold water tap connected outside.

A series of pathways and steps lead through and across this creatively landscaped garden that has a boundary with a wooded area beyond for maximum privacy. The gradient gives the benefit of far-reaching views over the River Severn and the surrounding Shropshire countryside. A summer house with porch enjoys a South facing aspect with decked terrace having electricity connected. To the rear is an enclosed storage area housing the oil tank.

The garden cabin was constructed in 2020 and is of a New England style, it must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The cabin well insulated and double glazed. This fabulous addition to the cottage has a creative garden room theme that includes services, elevated in the garden enjoying far reaching views with a decked terrace/ balcony with balustrading and a bistro bar. Internally, the fitted kitchen comprises Belfast sink with oak work tops along with an integrated fridge and matching cupboard housing the television. There is a corner log burner, electric water heater and Wi-Fi with two further radiators fed off the main house central heating system. Within the space is a separate guest cloakroom having a WC and hand basin. To the rear of the cabin is a further secure storage area.

THE AREA: The ancient market town of Bridgnorth is geographically divided into High Town and Low Town, linked by several sets of historic steps, the famous cliff railway and by Cartway, a meandering street steeped in history. Bridgnorth offers excellent educational facilities boasting four primary schools and two secondary schools.

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Directions
Head out of Bridgnorth on the A442 towards Kidderminster. Continue 1.5 miles upon entering Quatford take a left turn into Chapel Lane where the property is located after a short distance on the left hand side.