Bannut Hill, Kempsey, Worcester

Character cottage in a coveted village setting with spacious garden, garden room, workshop and parking, perfect for comfortable family life.

This characterful village home blends period charm with modern comforts. The handcrafted kitchen and beamed dining room form the heart of the house, while a cosy living room and bright garden room offer further space to relax. Three first floor bedrooms and a stylish bathroom provide comfortable accommodation. Outside, a long garden with patio, pond, vegetable beds and summerhouse is complemented by a detached workshop home office and parking for multiple vehicles.

• Charming period home with three bedrooms and generous living space across kitchen, dining, living and garden rooms

• Handcrafted kitchen with Esse range cooker and beamed dining room with cellar access

• Delightful long garden with patio, lawn, pond, vegetable beds and summerhouse

• Ample off street parking for four vehicles and a detached workshop with home office

• Tucked away on an unadopted lane in sought after Kempsey village, close to amenities, countryside and transport links

The kitchen
As the hub for family life, the kitchen and breakfast room provides generous workspace and a sociable feel. It is fitted with bespoke wooden cabinets and an Esse range cooker set beneath a blue tiled splashback, while a large window overlooks the frontage. A terracotta tiled floor and an exposed ceiling beam adds character and doors lead into the dining room and boot room. From here there is also access to a large pantry area.

The dining room
Ideal for family meals and entertaining, the dining room links the kitchen to the garden room. A beamed ceiling and timber floor give rustic charm, while the focal chimney breast with mantel provides a cosy focal point. Built in shelving and a latch fastened door to the kitchen feature, and there is convenient access to the cellar.

The living room
Creating a peaceful retreat, the living room invites you to unwind. A wood burning stove set on a brick hearth forms the focal point and casts warmth through the space. A deep cottage window frames the outlook to the front, and there is ample space for furniture.

The garden room
Connecting the home with the garden, the garden room offers a flexible space for relaxing or entertaining. Its vaulted roof and full height windows flood the area with light and garden views, while a freestanding wood burner adds warmth and character. The solid timber floor underfoot complements the outlook, and French doors open onto a sunny terrace and the long garden.

The cloakroom and utility
Handling practicalities and guest needs, the cloakroom and utility combine convenience in one compact room. It features a WC and a wash basin set into a timber worktop with panelled splashbacks and a quarry tiled floor. There is space and plumbing for laundry appliances beneath the counter, and a frosted window brings in daylight while maintaining privacy.

The primary bedroom
Offering a restful retreat at the rear of the home, the principal bedroom feels calm and spacious. A period fireplace with simple surround and exposed floorboards underline its character, while a deep window frames views of the garden. There is plenty of space for additional furniture alongside a practical built in cupboard.

The second bedroom
This good sized second bedroom offers versatile accommodation for family or guests. It benefits from a window overlooking the rear and painted floorboards that add character. A built in high level book shelf runs along one wall, providing useful storage without encroaching on the floor space.

The third bedroom
Suited to a family member or visiting guest, the third bedroom is characterful and cosy. It features a sloping ceiling and tongue and groove timber panelling to one wall, together with fitted shelving for books or toys. A cottage style window overlooks the frontage and brings in plenty of natural light.

The study
Providing a secluded spot for work or hobbies, the study has a distinctive cottage feel. Timber clad walls and a sloping ceiling create an intimate atmosphere, while a window enjoys an outlook over the frontage. Exposed floorboards complete this useful space off the landing.

The bathroom
Designed for modern family needs, the bathroom is both spacious and inviting. A contemporary bath sits beneath a frosted window, complemented by a separate glazed shower enclosure, a pedestal basin and WC. Tongue and groove panelling, a sloping ceiling and built in shelving and a cupboard add character and practical storage.

The garden
Stretching out behind the house, the garden creates a true outdoor sanctuary. A paved terrace leads to a sweeping lawn flanked by borders, fruit trees and productive beds. A pond edged in stone adds wildlife interest, while a painted summerhouse offers a quiet hideaway beside a gravel seating area. A timber outbuilding provides workshop and office space, all enclosed by mature hedging.

The driveway and parking
Providing practical arrival and ample space for vehicles, the driveway offers off street parking for up to four cars. Positioned adjacent to the garden and outbuilding, it allows easy access to both the house and workshop.

Location
Kempsey is a popular village situated just south of Worcester, surrounded by Worcestershire countryside and with the River Severn on its doorstep. The village has a range of everyday amenities including local shops, pubs, a primary school and an active community hall. More extensive facilities can be found in nearby Worcester, while road and rail links provide access to Birmingham, the Cotswolds and the motorway network. There are numerous countryside walks, cycle routes and bridleways, and schooling options in both the state and independent sectors close by. Sports and leisure facilities can be found at Worcester and nearby Malvern Hills.

Services
The property benefits from mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Broadband: Ultrafast broadband available. Download speeds up to 900 Mbps and upload speeds up to 900 Mbps (source: Ofcom checker).

Mobile coverage likely available from EE, Three, Vodafone and O2 (source: Ofcom).

Flood Risk (Long-term forecast)
According to the Environment Agency’s long-term flood risk data, the property is currently at very low risk for river and surface water flooding.

Council tax band D

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 which individually are more than 1% of the agreed purchase price and are highlighted in a survey and 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. The reservation fee will not be refunded where there is an inability on the part of the Buyer to raise any required mortgage after the Memorandum of Sale is completed.

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.