Lodge Hill, Defford, Worcester, Worcestershire

A beautiful character property situated on a 0.3 acre (approx.) plot with far-reaching views to the west and surrounded by countryside. The Lodge is a detached 3-bedroom property originally thought to date back to the 16th century, with renovation and enlargement in 1885 and beyond. The property retains many original character features and is located on the edge of the popular village of Defford, Worcestershire.

The accommodation comprises a spacious entrance hall with access to a storage cupboard, stairs to the first floor and wooden laminate flooring, a living room with a wood-burning stove and French doors to the rear garden, a fully fitted kitchen with a range cooker (negotiable), a dining room with an imposing brickwork fireplace, two fitted dressers and access to a storeroom. The ground floor accommodation is completed with a contemporary shower room and a rear hallway to the garden.

To the first floor is a characterful landing area, bedroom one with a built-in wardrobe and a Juliette balcony enjoying far-reaching views of the Malvern Hills, two further bedrooms, and a contemporary bathroom.

The 0.3 acre (approx.) garden is situated to the rear and side of the property and comprises a large lawn area with various trees and shrubs, a large pergola draped in Wisteria with a patio seating area below, an additional slate effect patio area to the rear of the property, a gated entrance to the south accessing a large brickwork drive area, a summer house and a 30’1 x 13’10 garage/workshop with an independent driveway to the east.

The property also benefits from double-glazing stone Mullion windows, external wall insulation, P.V. solar panels, air source heating and access to high-speed broadband internet. The P.V. panels generate a feed-in income of between £1800 - £2000 per annum and the contracted rate is transferable to the new owner.

LOCAL AREA

The village of Defford boasts a public house, a primary school and village hall. The nearby town of Pershore and the riverside market town of Upton-upon-Severn provide a good range of amenities.
The market town of Pershore is Georgian styled and provides high street shopping facilities and supermarket together with an indoor market and leisure complex. The river Avon runs to the east of the town lending itself to scenic walks and leisure pursuits. There are two medical centres and hospital and town library, together with excellent educational facilities within the area. Pershore has Number 8 which is run by voluntary help and provides theatre activities, a cinema, ballet and yoga classes and is very much a part of Pershore community living.

Pershore train station or the newly constructed Worcestershire Parkway Station provides links directly to London Paddington or Worcester Shrub Hill travelling on to Birmingham. The motorway is approximately nine miles distant at Worcester junction 7 of the M5, bringing Birmingham to the north and Bristol to the south within commutable distance. Other main centres are Stratford-upon-Avon with the theatre and racecourse, Cheltenham with National Hunt horse racing and the Everyman Theatre and major main shopping facilities, Worcester with famous Cathedral and equally famous cricket club together with the River Severn and good shopping centre.

Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: E

Local District Council: Wychavon

Council Tax band: E

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