Howsen, Cotheridge, Worcester

A Grade II Listed 17th Century farmhouse with immense potential, set in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside.

• A historic 17th-century farmhouse with five generous double bedrooms and original period features, ready for restoration.

• Set in approximately 2.8 acres of land, offering the potential to create a smallholding or enjoy extensive outdoor space.

• A versatile outbuilding that can be adapted into a games room, office or workshop to suit various needs.

• Nearly 4000 sq ft of living space featuring exposed beams and distinctive period character, awaiting modernisation.

• Ample parking for several vehicles, providing practical convenience for family and guests.

• Located in the picturesque Worcestershire countryside with easy access to local amenities and outstanding schools.


Upper Howsen Farmhouse
This Grade II listed farmhouse dates back to the 1600s, with later additions in the 18th and 19th centuries. This historic home retains many of its original features, such as exposed beams, brick chimneys, and inglenook fireplaces. While in need of renovation, the property offers a fantastic opportunity to restore and enhance its unique character while incorporating modern updates. With nearly 4000 sq ft of living space, five bedrooms, and several reception rooms, the farmhouse provides an excellent canvas for creating a beautiful family home. Its extensive grounds and flexible outbuilding add further possibilities, making it perfect for anyone looking to enjoy country living with potential to shape the property to their needs.


The dining room
The dining room is full of character, featuring panelled wooden walls, a red brick inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and a timber lintel. Exposed beams on the ceiling and herringbone parquet flooring add to the room’s appeal. A large window at the front of the property brings in plenty of natural light, making this space ideal for family meals or entertaining guests.


The kitchen
The kitchen, with its exposed beams and herringbone flooring, offers great potential for modernisation. A window overlooking the front of the property provides plenty of natural light, and the spacious layout allows room for customisation. With a bit of updating, the kitchen can become a functional and inviting hub of the home, blending period features with modern convenience.


The sitting room
The sitting room is a generous and bright space, featuring exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace with a wood burner at its heart. Dual aspect windows, including three large sash windows, allow light to flood in, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. This room provides plenty of space for relaxing or socialising, with lovely views of the surrounding countryside.


The snug/ study
At the rear of the property is a snug, currently used as a bedroom but easily repurposed as a cosy second living room or study. French doors open onto the garden, and a stone fireplace with exposed beams to the ceiling adds to the room’s character. It’s a versatile space that can be used in a variety of ways to suit the owners needs.


The bedrooms
The first floor features five spacious double bedrooms, each offering views of the gardens or surrounding countryside. The principal bedroom includes an en suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom equipped with a bath, shower, WC and washbasin. A large landing provides access to all rooms and includes an airing cupboard for additional storage.


The driveway, gardens and land
The property offers ample parking at the front, with space for several cars. The garden, which surrounds the house, is mainly laid to lawn and bordered by mature trees, providing privacy and a natural setting. There’s plenty of space for landscaping, outdoor entertaining, or even a vegetable garden, depending on the buyer’s vision.
Across from the house is an additional 2 acres of land (approximate), perfect for those interested in smallholding, equestrian activities, or simply enjoying the outdoors. This land offers a wealth of opportunities for various uses, making it a valuable addition to the property.

Situated just outside the charming village of Cotteridge, the farmhouse benefits from a beautiful rural setting while still being conveniently close to local amenities. Offering a quaint and tranquil environment, perfect for those seeking a more relaxed pace of life.
Worcester, located less than five miles away, offers a vibrant shopping destination, with a wide range of retail outlets to suit all tastes and preferences. The city can also boast excellent educational institutions, with prestigious schools such as King’s School and the Royal Grammar School.
The area benefits from excellent transportation links, with numerous buses connecting directly to Worcester City centre and convenient road networks to Malvern and Hereford. Two train stations are located within the city with links to both Birmingham and London.

The property is equipped with oil-fired central heating, mains electricity and water, and features a septic tank for waste management.

Council tax band F

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 will be 0.5% of the accepted offer price for offers below £800,000 and 1% for offers of £800,000 or over. This fee, unless specified otherwise, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and 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/or 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.