Boraston, Tenbury Wells, Shropshire

The property is situated just over two miles east of Tenbury Wells, in stunning, undulating countryside. The area is well-known for its annual mistletoe auction and the cultivation of apples, soft fruits, and hops. There is easy road access to local and regional amenities, including schools, doctor’s surgeries, supermarkets, and post offices in Tenbury. The market town of Ludlow is also just a short drive away which has further amenities and ample restaurants, as well as a train station with links to Shrewsbury and Wales.

A wonderful opportunity to purchase a charming character cottage featuring extensive landscaped gardens, multiple outbuildings, and an orchard. The cottage is accessible from the road via a decorative stone driveway and parking area, with access to both the garage and cottage through a wooden gate.

A path leads to the front porch, welcoming you into the sitting room. This cozy space boasts a large brick inglenook with a Burley wood-burning stove, stone hearth, and an oak beam mantel. A large window overlooks the front garden, and stairs lead to the first floor, complete with understairs storage. The door to the kitchen opens to reveal cottage-style cream base and wall units, wooden effect countertops, and a stable door leading to the sunroom. Adjacent to the kitchen is a pantry area, while wooden beams and a dark blue electric Everhot cooker with a gas hob add rustic charm. The kitchen features tiled floors and wall splashbacks, windows overlooking the front and back garden, and a stainless-steel sink with a drainer and mixer tap. There Is also space and plumbing for a dishwasher.

The sunroom is equipped with plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, along with stainless steel sink and base unit, and a seating area for a breakfast table.

The beamed dining room features a window to the front and side as well as double doors leading to the conservatory, which also has a tiled floor and double doors opening into the garden. Another Burley wood-burning stove is situated in the corner, making this room especially cozy in winter. Additionally, there is an office/guest room with a shower, WC, and wash hand basin.

On the first floor, the landing leads to the principal bedroom, which includes built-in storage and windows on two sides. Bedroom 2 is another generous double room with a wash hand basin and dual aspect windows. Bedroom 3 overlooks the front garden and also includes a wash hand basin. The shower room on this floor features a shower, wash hand basin, bidet and WC.

Outside, there is a useful garage and workshop, fruit cages, raised vegetable beds, and a large lawned area with various flower borders. The rewilded orchard and separate wooded area at the bottom of the garden offer additional charm. The summerhouse provides a lovely outlook over the garden. The front garden features a lawned area, several mature trees, rambling roses, and a wisteria growing over Forge Cottage.


Directions
From Tenbury Wells, sat nav will take you into the village of Boraston. As you drive through keep the Church on your left hand side and Forge cotttage is the second house on the right-hand side, with the gravel driveway.