Bayton, Worcestershire, DY14

Damson Cottage is a superbly spacious semi-detached cottage in the much sought after village of Bayton, sitting in two thirds of an acre with an extensive lawned garden to the rear enjoying idyllic countryside views beyond.

The property forms half of the original Wheatsheaf Inn which dated from the early 1800s and was converted into two residential dwellings circa 1999. The cottage is located in the centre of the village, sitting back from the lane with a five-car driveway to the side and a neat walled foregarden with gated pathway leading up to the front door and entrance hall.

The current owners have greatly improved the property, carefully preserving and enhancing its original character with touches like the outstanding 'David Salisbury' bespoke hand-made oak period bi-fold doors and windows , hand-built bespoke kitchen units, island and dresser, made by master craftsmen featuring oak cabinetry, Canadian maple flooring, Belfast sink and Rangemaster electric range cooker.

The kitchen also has a well-defined dining area having ample space for a table & chairs with handmade oak bi-fold doors opening out to the rear patio and overlooking the garden.

The original public house dining area now forms a particularly spacious and characterful lounge (27' x 20') with bay window, quarry tiled floor, exposed brick feature wall and inglenook fireplace with exposed brick chimney breast and log burner set on a slate hearth.

Just off the kitchen is a rear hallway with modern oak & glass balustraded staircase leading up to the first floor and the stylish house bathroom featuring attractive floor tiling, painted wall panelling, a cast iron double slipper claw-foot bath, wc and Victorian style hand basin.

A more recent addition, the spectacular 28' x 18' family room completed in 2021, provides a stunning contemporary living space with grey grespania tiled floor, contemporary real flame gas fire in glass wall display, concealed mood lighting, roof lantern plus bespoke oak bi-fold doors to the rear with matching doors to the side, each opening out onto the patio terrace.

To the first floor there are four double bedrooms, the principal bedroom featuring wall panelling to half height, in-built wardrobes and a Jack-&-Jill en-suite shower room. There is also a walk-in wardrobe off the landing, originally a bathroom with plumbing in situ offering scope to revert to the same if required.

The gardens are an outstanding feature of the property with an extensive full width real stone paved patio terrace to the rear, overlooking the garden and incorporating an ornamental pond & fountain feature plus outdoor real-flame gas fire.

This is the perfect space for entertaining, overlooking the large lawned garden with its hedged boundary including a number of damson trees, and with views to the surrounding countryside as a backdrop.

Bayton is a delightful country village and rural parish situated in North Worcestershire, close to the Shropshire border and around 3 miles from Cleobury Mortimer.

The whole village, which had a population of 535 at the last census, is a designated conservation area including seventeen listed buildings, a 12th century Norman church and the Bayton CofE Primary School, rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted in 2024.

Full details of improvements carried out and fixtures & fittings included within the asking price can be obtained from the agent upon request.

Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Malvern Hills District Council
Council Tax Rating: Band E*
* subject to review upon the sale of the property as a result of improvements made
Services: Mains electricity & water are connected.
Drainage is to a shared septic tank.
Central heating is LPG-fired.