White House Cottage Pumphouse Lane | Hanbury | Worcestershire
WHITE HOUSE COTTAGE This delightful Grade II listed Georgian detached cottage has an abundance of period features and character throughout. It is situated within the most desirable rural location of Hanbury and offers stunning, far-reaching views of the local countryside, yet is still convenient for road links to Bromsgrove, Redditch, Worcester and beyond. Only by internal inspection may the true charm be fully appreciated.
Offering approximately 3,400 square feet of accommodation, the cottage is approached via a gated driveway entrance leading to a porch, which in turn, gives access into a welcoming reception hall with cloaks storage. A lovely, spacious lounge with French doors lead to the rear and a cosy sitting/family room with beamed ceiling and Inglenook fireplace, housing a multi-fuel burning stove. The dining room is complemented by a wood burning stove, making this a perfect room to entertain family and friends.
The Farmhouse style kitchen is the real heart of the home, offering a host of modern features including a range of fitted appliances, while also having an Inglenook fireplace which houses an Aga range. Granite work surfaces compliment the finish beautifully and add real quality, to what is already, a fantastic ‘cooks’ kitchen.
My office is at the far end of the house, and in it we’ve created a really nice mezzanine level,” says Judith. “It’s a great space that could easily be annexed off for a teenager.
One of my favourite parts of the house is the conservatory,” says Judith. “It has a lovely calming atmosphere, and even when it’s pouring with rain or blowing a gale we can enjoy a beautiful view of the garden and the countryside beyond.
Having a stunning aspect across the gardens with amazing views of the countryside, the bright and airy conservatory offers a serene retreat to relax, away from the rest of the cottage, where the beautiful surroundings can be truly enjoyed.
Seller Insight White House Cottage is a beautiful period home that enjoys a superb location within the village of Hanbury. The house was built in 1752, but over subsequent centuries the property has been both extended and modernised, and it is now a very spacious and beautifully presented family home. “The very first time we came to view White House Cottage it was absolutely pouring with rain, so not a very good start,” says Judith, “but the minute we set foot inside it instantly felt right, and I for one had made my mind up without having to look any further. It had and still does have a wonderful feel about it; it’s a real family home.” “When we moved here we decided to increased the footprint of the ground floor to make it more condusive to our way of living. It’s now a house that works extremely well for day to day life. When all five of our children were living here you’d think it would be very noisy, but the layout is arranged in such a way that they have their space and we have ours. We could all come together in the beautiful family kitchen or the lovely big lounge.” “As well as renovating the house itself we’ve done a lot of work to improve the garden. We purchased an extra piece of land to make the space bigger, and the majority is now laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees. We’ve also created a BBQ area, above which is an oak framed structure that gives shelter. We use it all the time, even in the depths of winter. For anyone who would like to keep horses, adjacent to the garden is a good sized paddock, which is available for purchase by separate negotiation.” “We definitely enjoy the best of both worlds living here. It’s very rural, The Jinney Ring Craft Centre is just down the road and there’s a lovely gastro pub in the village. But we’re also not far from places like Droitwich, Worcester and Redditch, everywhere is easily accessible by road.” “The children are beginning to move on now, so we feel the time is right to downsize, but this has been an amazing family home and we’ll be sad to leave.” 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.
A wonderful master bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, offers stunning views over the rear garden and countryside beyond. A dressing room opens into a superb en-suite bathroom with shower plus his & hers sinks. Three further bedrooms and a family bathroom complete the spacious first floor accommodation.
OUTSIDE White House Cottage’s setting allows one to enjoy the very best in country living. The rural, idyllic setting encapsulates the surrounding English countryside with views to die for beyond the substantial rear gardens of approximately 1.3 acres (with an adjoining paddock of approximately 1 acre that may be available under separate negotiation). At the end of the driveway is a generous detached garage with a workshop and games room/office over. Behind, is a useful outbuilding which would be perfect for use as a tractor store.
BROMSGROVE Located close to the junction of the M5 and M42 and only 14 miles from Birmingham with the Lickey, Clent and Waseley Hills on it’s doorstep, Bromsgrove is a thriving town with plenty to see and do. As well as a bustling town centre with numerous shops and eateries, Bromsgrove boasts a rich architectural heritage which is evidenced by buildings like the Parish Church of St John, Grafton Manor and Perry Hall, former home of the famed poet A. E. Houseman, to whom a local trail and town centre statue are dedicated. The popular Worcestershire villages of Hanbury, Blackwell and Barnt Green are a short drive away adding to the mix of services that may be found within the vicinity providing village shopping. Bromsgove itself is well served with a recently improved pedestrian high street, supermarkets, professional services, and a wide mix of eating establishments. Destination gastro pubs may be found on the outskirts of Bromsgrove and the town is well placed for country walks and rural recreation. If schooling is a priority, Bromsgrove caters for a range of provision to suit a child’s needs. The local primary school feeds children into the senior schools at North and South Bromsgrove. There is a choice of further primary schools in the outlying areas. The independent sector is also well served with Bromsgrove School retaining a reputation of international repute. Further afield highly regarded schools may be found in the county of Worcestershire including both The Royal Grammar School and King’s School. The King Edward Schools are within the Birmingham conurbation. Additionally, the Worcester and Birmingham canal runs close to Bromsgrove and it’s an ideal destination for numerous leisure activities. Winding through the countryside, the canal starts at the River Severn in Worcester and passes through Tardebigge locks, the longest flight of navigable locks in the country, with 30 locks climbing 217 feet (66m) before reaching Birmingham.
WORCESTER Worcester was the site of the final battle of the Civil War. The River Severn runs through the middle of this attractive, historic city, overlooked by Worcester Cathedral. It is just 17 miles south west of Birmingham and 23 miles north of Gloucester. Historically, it hosted a flourishing glove making industry and was the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain as well as, for much of his life, the composer Sir Edward Elgar. Providing the ideal location for retail therapy, there are three large covered shopping centres and an additional three out of town shopping parks. The main commercial centre can be found on the recently modified high street, home to a number of major retail chains and individual boutiques. There is also a racecourse, cricket club and university The green city of Worcester provides three spacious parks and two large woodlands covering over 33 hectares.The banks of the River Severn provide an idyllic setting for an evening stroll or bike ride.The city is surrounded by the wonderful Worcestershire countryside bounded by the Malvern Hills and its pretty market town. Historic landmarks include the spectacular Worcester Cathedral, dating back to the 10th Century and the Queen Anne style Guildhall designed by Thomas White, a pupil of Sir Christopher Wren in 1722. The latest landmark is Worcestershire’s new central library, ‘ The Hive ‘, a striking gold roofed building on the site of the former cattle market.
Location White House Cottage is situated off Pumphouse Lane in the delightful rural village of Hanbury, close to Bromsgrove and the spa town of Droitwich in Worcestershire. The village is surrounded by scenic countryside views to both the Cotswolds and Malvern Hills. The area is home to the National Trust owned Hanbury Hall, which was built by the wealthy chancery lawyer Thomas Vernon in the early 18th century. The parish church of St. Mary the Virgin, which has an active congregation, dates from 1210 and is a Grade I listed building. Amongst various local amenities, Hanbury has a local primary school, a local pub, which used to be home to the Hanbury Steam Rally and a garage. In addition to farming, tourism is now a significant local industry, The Jinney Ring Craft Centre attracts many visitors to the village. Motorways The M5 (junction 5) is 4 miles away for onward access north to the M42, M6 (North and South East) and M40 (South East and the capital). Railway Stations Bromsgrove Railway station, which is approximately 5 miles away, provides a direct link to Birmingham New Street Station. Access to the London may be reached from Birmingham International (17 miles) Airports Birmingham International Airport is located 26.7 miles away which, via the M42, is approximately 35 minutes drive. East Midlands Airport is 61.3 miles away which, via the M42, is approximately 1 hour drive.
HANBURY WORCESTERSHIRE • 118 miles from London • Easy access to M42, M5, M40, M6, M6 Toll • Local train links: Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Worcester, Birmingham New Street
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Agents Notes Gas Fired Central Heating Mains Electric & Water
White House Cottage, Pumphouse Lane, Hanbury, Bromsgrove, B60 4BX
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Approximate Gross Internal Area = 315.6 sq m / 3397 sq ft Garage = 93.6 sq m / 1007 sq ft Outbuilding = 24.7 sq m / 266 sq f Total = 433.9 sq m / 4670 sq ft
Local Authority Bromsgrove District Council Council Tax Band G
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Viewing Arrangements Strictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on Garage 9.02 x 7.33 29'7 x 24'1
Games Room 9.02 x 3.88 29'7 x 12'9
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11.78 x 2.12 38'8 x 6'11
Garage - First Floor
Opening Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am – 6:30pm
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Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Outbuilding
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Garage - Ground Floor
Sunday viewings/appointments available Approximate Gross Internal Area
Study 4.76 x 3.22 15'7 x 10'7
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4.75 x 2.14 15'7 x 7'0
Kitchen 4.97 x 4.60 16'4 x 15'1
Dining Room 4.82 x 4.11 15'10 x 13'6
Sitting Room 4.76 x 4.65 15'7 x 15'3
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Bedroom 4 4.76 x 2.99 15'7 x 9'10
Bedroom 5 3.45 x 2.56 11'4 x 8'5
Main House: 315.6 sq m / 3397 sq ft
T Bedroom 2 5.30 x 4.37 17'5 x 14'4
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Bedroom 3 4.69 x 2.54 15'5 x 8'4
Conservatory 4.54 x 4.19 14'11 x 13'9
Outbuilding: 24.7 sq m / 266 sq ft Total: 433.9 sq m / 4670 sq ft
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Garage: 93.6 sq m / 1007 sq ft
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Sitting Room 5.73 x 4.78 18'10 x 15'8
Bedroom 1 4.33 x 3.87 14'2 x 12'8
FLOORPLANZ © 2016 0845 6344080 Ref: 170337 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in metric with imperial equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 21/07/2016
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