A charming Grade II listed thatched cottage, set in mature gardens in a sought-after hamlet, with garden studio and parking

Accommodation comprises; Hall, sitting room, snug, kitchen/dining room, boot room, WC, 4 bedrooms (one en-suite), family shower room.

Gardens, garden studio and driveway parking.



Old Walnut Cottage is a perfect example of a traditional English thatched home, beautifully restored and thoughtfully modernised throughout. Set behind a picket fence and surrounded by mature gardens, this Grade II listed property is full of original features, including exposed beams, flagstone floors and exposed stonework. The ground floor accommodation briefly comprises a spacious sitting room with a large inglenook fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, engineered oak flooring, and French doors opening onto a private paved terrace, a cosy snug with exposed timbers, and a triple-aspect kitchen with underfloor heating and views over the garden, which is well-equipped with a comprehensive range of base and wall units, double Belfast sink, oak cabinets and a stable door leading directly to the garden. Additional ground floor spaces include a practical boot room with stone-tiled floors, a Belfast sink, oak worktops, and a separate WC. An oak staircase leads to a bright mezzanine landing on the first floor, which provides access to four double bedrooms and a family shower room. The principal bedroom benefits from built-in storage and a modern en-suite shower room.

OUTSIDE
The property is situated in an elevated position and the tiered garden extends to the side and rear of the property, benefitting from a sunny aspect and spectacular, far-reaching countryside views. The garden is enclosed by fencing and stone walling and features lawned areas, a raised, paved terrace and useful timber shed. The property has the added benefit of driveway parking and a detached garden studio ideal as a home office/studio.

DIRECTIONS
Coming from Evesham towards Cheltenham on the A46, take the small right-hand turn signposted Grafton, just beyond the large Shell filling station on the left. At the small crossroads, go straight ahead into the hamlet of Grafton, following the road up the hill and around to the left. Turn right at Middle Farm, then follow the road past the red telephone box. Take the left fork in the road, and parking will be found on your right. What3words ideas.elect.visitors (this will take you to the driveway parking).

The hamlet of Grafton lies to the west of the village of Ashton Under Hill and is quietly situated on the southern slopes of Bredon Hill approximately 8 miles from Broadway; the village comprises period and contemporary houses. There is a public house, church, primary and middle schools at Ashton under Hill. Day to day shopping can be obtained from Alderton village shop, post office and pub (3 miles), Bredon where there is a well-stocked village shop, off-licence and post office (approx 5 miles) and the market town of Evesham (approx 6 miles). The larger cultural and shopping centres for the area are Cheltenham (12 miles) and Tewkesbury (8 miles) with access to the M5 at Junction 9.