The Hill, Abberley

SITUATION The Old Orchard occupies a remarkable elevated setting with exceptional views over the surrounding valley stretching towards the Clent Hills and beyond. It is situated at the end of a quiet country lane within walking distance to the historic part of the village of Abberley. The village provides a range of amenities including St Mary Church together with the separate St Michael Medieval Church. Other village amenities including, a post office/store, junior school, The Manor Arms public house and restaurant and active village hall. The adjoining village of Great Witley has a garage with small Asda store and doctors surgery. The property lies within the catchment area of the highly regarded Chantry School in the close by village of Martley.

The property is very well positioned for access to the cities of both Worcester and Birmingham together with the Wyre Forest. Kidderminster has a rail service to Worcester, Birmingham and London. There is good M5 motorway access via junctions 5 at Wychbold and 6 & 7 to the north and south of Worcester.  

DESCRIPTION This is a much cherished family home which was originally a period cottage. It has been extended by the present owners twice over the period of the last 25 years,

The property is well very presented throughout and benefits from oak double glazed windows, oak floors and doors. A number of the rooms enjoy the exceptional views.

The delightful accommodation features a hall area with utility space and cloakroom. The two good principal reception rooms include a lounge with timber ceiling and wood burning stove together with a fine separate dining room.

Without doubt the real focal feature is the large dining kitchen with extensive range of wall and floor mounted cabinets, Range cooker with extractor over and dishwasher. This leads directly into the very appealing sitting room.

The first floor provides a central landing and three double bedrooms, several with oak floors. One of the bedrooms has an approaching study area and the master has a large ensuite bathroom with superb rolltop bath and large double shower with twin shower heads. There is a separate shower room.  

OUTSIDE Vehicle parking to the front of the property.

The gardens and grounds are principle sloping. Lying to the front of the house is a raised timber deck with glazed balcony sides providing stunning viewing point.

The rear garden comprises a paved area with brick walls and further paved area with seating area. This leads onto a long lawn garden with severally raised timber deck and sloping orchard beyond. A metal barn field gate leads directly into the paddock.

Lying within the immediate section of gardens is a timber stable and tack room with power and lighting.

Useful timber workshop and adjoining implement shed (both with power, lighting and alarm).

Sloping paddock being fully fenced and with two public footpaths running over it, see the plan for details.

Various outbuildings in the orchard, including an attractive circular hut with power and lighting, a shed and log store.