3 Batch Cottages The Village | Chaddesley Corbett | Worcestershire
3 BATCH COTTAGES A highly sought after Grade II listed cottage, situated right in the heart of the popular historic village of Chaddesley Corbett. A delightful and charming residence, comprising of 3 bedrooms, electric double garage and landscaped gardens. The cottage is just a few doors away from the local amenities, including village butchers, tea room, post office and two village pubs. With fantastic rail and road links, combined with the pretty village location, it really does offer the best of both worlds.
GROUND FLOOR ACCOMODATION Entrance Porch Reading Room & Dining Area Sitting Room Kitchen Shower Room The Entrance Porch leads onto the Reading Room and Dining Area, a wonderful large space, with original exposed beams and solid wooden flooring. The two front facing windows allow in plenty of light and the doors to the kitchen, under stairs storage cupboard and sitting room feed from this lovely open room, including the beautifully crafted and newly installed wooden balustrading. The sitting room is full of character and light due to the windows facing the front and rear of the cottage. There is a stone fireplace with electric fire so it really is a charming place to sit and relax.
In the kitchen, the transformation was incredible, it is now a large, bright room featuring a wonderful large bow window which looks directly onto the garden. The kitchen has been extended and refitted and now features a bespoke large, rear facing bow window which allows in plenty of light and compliments the character of the cottage beautifully. Finished to a high standard with Granite worktops, double Belfast sink and range cooker. The kitchen leads to the re-fitted shower room.
Seller Insight A charming property in the pretty conservation area of Chaddesley Corbett and situated right in the heart of the quintessential English village, the Grade II listed 3 Batch Cottages is a true gem. Renovated over the years, it still retains many exquisite original features, including a wooden ‘cruck’ beam that goes up and over the staircase. It is suggested that Batch Cottages was originally three cottages and the current owner has done extensive work including extending the kitchen which now features a fabulous large bow window, putting in two new bathrooms, changing the staircase with beautifully crafted solid wooden balustrading and building a purpose built electric double garage to the rear of the cottage. A stone fireplace with beamed mantle has been restored to warm the cosy lounge, which is dominated by original exposed beams. New gable windows were also installed at the rear of the house, looking out onto the garden. “The house now looks pretty front and back” says Clare. The garden itself is easily maintained and neatly landscaped, with a seated patio area. “It is lovely in the summer” Clare says. “We would often sit outside in the evening and enjoy a glass of wine together and look at the garden.” Nature is ubiquitous, with the nearby Chaddesley Woods offering various conifers and deciduous trees. When they purchased the property, Clare was looking for a village cottage, while her husband wanted a pub within walking distance and a sense of community. Batch Cottages offers all these things and more. The historic village of Chaddesley Corbett, with its pretty eclecticism of architectural styles, boasts a butcher’s shop, hairdressing salon, boutique, florist, three pubs, a garden centre, a post office, tea rooms and a village hall. The racecourse is close by with its popular point to point course. Kidderminster is not far away for larger amenities, while London, Birmingham and Worcester are accessible by rail or the M40, M42 and M5 motorways. “The cottage feels like a very safe place to live” says Clare. “Chaddesley Corbett is a lovely neighbourhood with a vibrant village community. The neighbours are very friendly, and there are many activities and events in which to take part if one wishes, but one can still retain one’s own privacy. Lots of people have dogs, so a group of us often go dog-walking together in the woods nearby.” “We used to have a lot of parties at the cottage, but more often now I have my grandchildren to stay for the weekend. They love it here, especially playing in the garden!” These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMODATION Landing Master Bedroom Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Family Bathroom Airing Cupboard The beautifully crafted and fitted balustrading leads you up the staircase and onto the landing. From the base of the staircase up to and over the master bedroom door frame, there is an original cruck exposed beam. A wonderful feature of the cottage and a piece of history. The landing area is lovely and light due to the landing window. The landing also houses a bespoke wrap around high level book shelf, charming addition to the landing area.
I love my new staircase!” enthuses Clare. “It is just beautiful, uniquely crafted from wood, with bespoke banisters and spindles”
The Master Bedroom features windows to the front and rear. Housing built-in wardrobes and storage cupboards. Bedroom Two also features windows to the front and rear of the cottage, allowing in plenty of light. Bedroom Three is a single bedroom with window to the front of the property. The Family Bathroom has been re-fitted and features a bath and separate shower cubicle.
OUTSIDE The wonderful charming character of the cottage continues out onto the low maintenance, pretty landscaped garden. This leads directly from the kitchen to outside, where you step onto a paved patio area with steps leading onto gravelled beds where there is an additional patio seating area. It is the perfect garden to sit down, relax and enjoy. There is a charming summerhouse with power and light connected and access to the driveway and purpose built electric double garage from a gate at the back of the garden. There is also space for a further two vehicles in front of the garage.
I will miss walking in the woods every day, says Clare. I was sitting in the woods just this morning thinking about how much I will miss the trees.
CHADDESLEY CORBETT The very embodiment of the perfect village. Three popular public houses - The Swan, The Fox and The Talbot - as well as a general store, post office, butcher, hairdresser and flower shop. There is also a doctor’s surgery, primary school and Winterfold House Preparatory School, situated on the fringe of the village. The village gives its name to a popular “Point-to-Point” course which is home to the Lady Dudley Cup; competed for since 1897. The Sports Club provides for a thriving community hub with teams competing at rugby, football and cricket. St Cassian’s Church stands as the historic presence within the core of the settlement.
WORCESTERSHIRE One of the smallest counties in the UK, Worcetershire is a rural area of the Midlands, bordering Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire.To the west, the county is bordered by the Malvern Hills and the spa town of Malvern. The southern part of the county is bordered by Gloucestershire and the northern edge of the Cotswolds; to the east is Warwickshire. There are two major rivers flowing through the county, the Severn and the Avon, as well as the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. Excluding Worcester itself, the largest town in the county is Redditch; other principal settlements are Bromsgrove, Stourport-on-Severn, Droitwich, Evesham, Kidderminster and Malvern, while smaller towns include Bewdley, Pershore, Tenbury Wells and Upton upon Severn. The north-east of Worcestershire includes part of the industrial West Midlands conurbation, while the rest of the county is largely rural. The county is known for its links to the traditional British past time of Morris Dancing as well as being the birthplace of composer Edward Elgar and the inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkiens renowned books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Places of interest include Croome Court, Hanbury Hall, Broadway Tower, West Midlands Safari Park, The Worcester Porcelain Museum and The Forge Mill Needle Museum. 
Location The property is located right in the heart of the pretty, historic village of Chaddesley Corbett, approximately 5 miles to Bromsgrove, 12 miles to Worcester and 28 miles to Birmingham. Motorways Chaddesley Corbett is approximately 10 miles to the nearest motorway, the M5 at Bromsgrove. There are also speedy links to both the M42 and M40 for onward journeys to London. Railway Stations There are two railway stations nearby. Kidderminster Railway Station is 4 miles away offering services to Worcester, Birmingham and London. Bromsgrove Railway station is 6 miles away, again offering fantastic direct rail links. Airports Birmingham Airport is approximately 27 miles away.
CHADDESLEY CORBETT WORCESTERSHIRE • 122 miles from London • Easy access to M5, M42, M40 M6, M6 Toll • Local train links: Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Birmingham New Street
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Agents Notes Gas Fired Central Heating
3 Batch Cottages, The Village, Chaddesley Corbett, Kidderminster, DY10 4SB
Mains Electric & Water Telephone/Broadband Grade II Listed - English Heritage Building ID 157043
Approximate Gross Internal Area = 134.9 sq m / 1452 sq ft Garage = 26.0 sq m / 280 sq ft Total = 160.9 sq m / 1732 sq ft
Local Authority Wyre Forest District Council Council Tax Band H Viewing Arrangements
= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0
Garage 5.27 x 4.97 17'3 x 16'4
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Kitchen 4.64 x 3.90 15'3 x 12'10
(Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)
Approximate Gross Internal Area Main House: 134.9 sq m / 1452 sq ft Garage: 26.0 sq m / 280 sq ft Total: 160.9 sq m / 1732 sq ft
Up Sitting / Dining Room 7.67 x 3.23 25'2 x 10'7
Ground Floor
Drawing Room 6.34 x 3.94 20'10 x 12'11
Illustration for identification purposes only. Measurements are approximate only.
Dn Bedroom 2 4.47 x 2.89 14'8 x 9'6
Bedroom 1 4.47 x 3.95 14'8 x 13'0 Bedroom 3 2.33 x 1.99 7'8 x 6'6
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