Summary - The Stables, Westerhill OL7 9RU
4 bed 3 bath Cottage
Spacious rural home with annexe potential and panoramic countryside views.
Chain free freehold cottage with 4 double bedrooms and 2,220 sq ft
Set in a private hamlet with panoramic countryside views and patio
Approximately 0.5 acre of woodland and detached garage with parking
Converted loft and former garage offer annex/short‑let potential
Character features: exposed beams, stone fireplace, traditional Aga
Walls are solid brick with no known insulation; updating likely needed
Slow broadband and average mobile signal in the hamlet
Dated decor and fittings; follows 1974 conversion within older fabric
Set within a quiet hamlet, this chain-free, semi-detached cottage occupies the footprint of a former stable block and offers substantial, characterful accommodation over multiple levels. The house has four double bedrooms, two principal reception rooms, a large dining kitchen with an Aga and spiral staircase, plus a converted loft and a former garage room that could serve as a family room or annexe. With 2,220 sq ft of living space and original features such as exposed beams and a full-height stone fireplace, the property will suit buyers seeking rural character and generous room sizes.
Externally the plot is a strong selling point: a paved patio with panoramic countryside views leads to approximately half an acre of private woodland, plus a detached garage and off-street parking. The layout is versatile and offers clear potential to split part of the house to create self-contained annexe or short‑let accommodation (Airbnb), subject to any necessary consents.
Buyers should note this is a conversion with a number of practical considerations. The building dates to a 1974 conversion within 1800s fabric; walls are solid brick (no known insulation), decor and some fittings are dated and would benefit from updating to modern standards. Broadband speeds are slow and mobile signal is average. The property is freehold, chain free and set in a very low-crime area, but the wider locality shows some indicators of deprivation.
Viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the size, layout and unique features. This will appeal to families or purchasers wanting a countryside retreat with scope for improvement, additional income potential, or reconfiguration to suit multigenerational living.
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