Newbridge Green, Upton upon Severn, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 0QP

*NO ONWARD CHAIN* Willow Cottage is a picturesque, thoughtfully extended adorable home, combining traditional character with excellent living space. The cottage occupies an enviable, off main road location, with a delightful garden and extensive parking. Loved by the owners for 13 years, it has been thoughtfully extended, most recently adding a superb 20ft long garden room that brings a light, contemporary feel to this charming country cottage.

The setting was what first attracted the owners: a peaceful location with excellent dog walks, yet within easy reach of Upton upon Severn. They describe walking into town across the fields taking around 15 minutes, while Upton's shops and amenities are just a short 4 minute drive away.

The sitting room has a welcoming log burner for cosy evenings, with a second log burner in the snug area just off the kitchen. An induction hob and electric twin oven bring everyday practicality to the kitchen, while a separate dining room provides space to gather over a family meal or host at Christmas and leads into the new garden room. A utility room and cloakroom complete the supporting ground-floor accommodation.

The recently added garden room is a particular highlight. Its vaulted ceiling, roof lights and generous glazing create an airy living space, with French doors opening onto the rear garden enclosed by a Derbyshire drystone wall. Stretching nearly 20ft, it offers plenty of room to relax, entertain and enjoy the outlook throughout the seasons, adding a spacious modern dimension to the original cottage.

Upstairs are three bedrooms, one with an ensuite shower room and the family bathroom. The third bedroom is currently used as a dressing room/walk-in wardrobe and is accessed via the bathroom. Buyers should refer to the floor plan to understand this arrangement and how it might suit their needs.

Within this generous plot lies a traditional style country cottage garden, lawns, established planting with tumbling David Austin scented roses, catmint bushes, feature pond and a choice of pretty areas to sit, whether enjoying the sunshine or finding a sheltered area to unwind in. The garden has accommodated the owners much-loved animals and offers plenty of scope for those drawn to a more outdoors-focused way of life. They have chickens, dogs and ducks freely pottering around.

An oak-framed entrance porch adds to the cottages appeal, while the timber-framed verandah by the rear door provides a lovely sheltered setting for morning coffee or an evening meal al fresco. There is a covered hot tub to enjoy throughout the year. You are not over looked and enjoy complete privacy.

A former coal shed has been creatively converted into a separate home office, providing a useful space away from the main house to work in peace! A garden shed stores tools and equipment and the garage, measuring approximately 15ft x 12ft, offers excellent storage or space for hobbies.

The large driveway is another notable advantage, with space for several cars as well as a campervan or van. (An application has been submitted to convert the garage into an Annexe comprising a large bedroom and wet room. This remains subject to planning permission; the submitted plans are available through Malvern Hills District Council and are due in November). There is space for a carport next to it on the plans.

Practical details include mains drainage and a 1,200-litre oil tank. Now offered for sale as the owners prepare to downsize, Willow Cottage presents an opportunity to own a well-cared-for pretty home, flexible living space and a generous garden in a tucked-away setting, close to Upton upon Severn and Malvern.

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LOCATION

Newbridge Green offers the pleasures of rural Worcestershire with the convenience of Upton upon Severn close by. This quiet hamlet provides an appealing setting for country walks, leisurely afternoons and a gentler pace of life, with the Drum & Monkey pub within walking distance of the cottage. Upton is approximately four minutes away by car, while the owners particularly enjoy walking into town across the fields - a walk takes around 15 minutes.

Set beside the River Severn, Upton is a small town with plenty of personality: independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs and restaurants sit alongside riverside walks and historic buildings. The distinctive Pepperpot and Tudor House Museum offer glimpses into its past, while its celebrated music festivals bring extra energy during the summer months. Everyday needs are served by a supermarket and Upton Surgery, with local schooling including Upton upon Severn CofE Primary and Pre School and nearby Hanley Castle High School.

There is plenty to enjoy further afield. Clive's Fruit Farm offers a farm shop, café and seasonal fruit picking, while the National Trust's Croome combines Capability Brown parkland with a historic house and the RAF Defford Museum. The Three Counties Showground and Eastnor Castle add a varied calendar of events, and the nearby towns of Ledbury, Tewkesbury and Malvern offer further opportunities for shopping, exploring and eating out. It is a location equally suited to a quiet weekend at home or a day discovering the surrounding countryside.

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We endeavour to ensure that the details contained in all our brochures are correct through making detailed enquiries with the owner but they are not guaranteed. The agents have not tested any appliance, equipment, fixture, fitting or service and have not seen the title deeds to confirm tenure. All liability in negligence or otherwise for any loss arising from the use of these particulars is hereby excluded.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS

Require prospective purchasers to produce two original ID documents prior to any offer being accepted by the owners.