Summary -
Bluebell Cottage,Ashfield,Leigh Sinton,MALVERN,WR13 5DH
WR13 5DH
Vaulted sitting room with bi‑fold doors and countryside views
Large breakfast kitchen with island, underfloor heating and integrated range
Master bedroom with dressing room and en‑suite; three further bedrooms
Grounds approx. 0.8–0.85 acres: formal garden, paddock, orchard, vegetable plot
Private septic tank drainage — buyer to confirm compliance and costs
LPG central heating (sunken tank); boiler replaced in 2025
Shared driveway with right of access; maintenance costs shared
50% uplift clause on future development; covenants restrict structures
Bluebell Cottage is a striking 16th‑century detached cottage set in about 0.8–0.85 acres of formal garden and a usable paddock, offering a rare combination of period character and modern conveniences. The house provides generous living space across roughly 1,800 sq ft: a vaulted sitting room with bi‑fold doors, a large breakfast kitchen with island, a snug with inglenook and wood‑burner, plus four bedrooms including a master suite with dressing room and en‑suite. Finished details include engineered oak flooring, underfloor heating in key rooms and a recently installed central heating boiler (2025).
The grounds are a major asset: formal lawns, paved patios, pergolas, vegetable plots, a maturing orchard, a log store, garden shed and a divided paddock — excellent for small‑scale equestrian, hobby farming or simply private outdoor living. Off‑street gravel parking accommodates several cars; a brick workshop with power adds practical storage and workspace.
There are some material points buyers must consider. Drainage is by a private septic tank; purchasers should confirm compliance and future maintenance liabilities. Heating is LPG from a sunken tank rather than mains gas. The property benefits from a right of access over a shared gravel driveway; maintenance costs are shared with one neighbouring house. Legal restrictions include a 50% uplift clause on development (commenced 2012, 50‑year term) and covenants limiting vehicle height and construction close to the neighbouring boundary — these could affect potential extension or development plans.
This cottage will suit purchasers seeking a characterful country home with substantial grounds — families, downsizers wanting space for visitors and hobbies, or buyers seeking equestrian/amenity land. It combines period charm and flexible accommodation but is best for those comfortable managing private drainage, LPG heating and existing legal covenants.
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