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An outstanding and impressive extended, character country property, beautifully refurbished to a very high standard throughout with stunning interiors, set in a delightful parkland style setting having enchanting gardens of circa 1/3 of an acre.
Located in the most attractive of rural settings, The Lodge itself forms a wing of a gentleman's country residence known as Culverness House, being one of three properties that has been superbly extended by the present vendors in 2010 and beautifully refurbished to the highest and most exacting of standards incorporating a fabulous level of quality throughout and fine creative vision to make this property a delightful and very comfortable family home that has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Contained within are many fine and distinctive features that give this property its charm and character and benefitting from gas central heating and double glazing the spacious accommodation with its stunning interiors comprises entrance porch, welcoming reception hall with cloakroom off, inner hall, study, drawing room, dining room/garden room, high quality bespoke handmade kitchen with granite worktops, imposing side pillared entrance, 3 first floor bedrooms, period style refitted bathroom, luxury refitted separate shower room and a fabulous large studio area on the second floor.
Externally The Lodge is approached via electronically operated double wooden gates that lead into Culverness House as a whole and off to the left is a large opening that gives access to the property and onto a wide and extensive gravelled forecourt and parking area. Without doubt one of the properties finest features are the wonderful parkland style gardens, amounting to approx 1/3 of an acre adorned with a great variety of young and mature trees plus mixed shrubbery, along with a carp pond to the far end and a raised paved terrace to the immediate rear approached from either the dining room/garden room or drawing room and being ideal for al fresco dining.
The Lodge is well situated for the village of Clows Top just over half a mile distant where there is a post office/shop, butchers and village hall. Furthermore extensive educational, leisure and shopping facilities are available in the surrounding centres of Cleobury Mortimer (4 miles approx.), Tenbury Wells (8.5 miles approx.), Kidderminster (10 miles approx.) and the Cathedral city of Worcester (16.5 miles approx.). Only approx. 5 miles distant is the renowned Abberley Hall School.
ACCOMMODATION
ON THE GROUND FLOOR
ARCHED ENTRANCE PORCH
With quarry tiled floor, exterior light, shelving and panelled door having double glazed inserts and brass furniture opening through to
WELCOMING RECEPTION HALL 19 FEET 1 INCH IN LENGTH X 8 FEET 8 INCHES IN WIDTH
Having ceiling light point, smoke alarm to ceiling, light wood parquet flooring, staircase to first floor, radiator and telephone point.
Stripped pine panelled doors lead off the reception hall to cloakroom and dining room.
CLOAKROOM
Comprising white suite with low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and tiled splash back, light wood parquet flooring, wall light point and radiator.
To the right hand side of the reception hall a beautiful and very decorative wooden frieze reputedly to have come from the historic Witley Court, provides a majestic entrance into an inner hallway.
INNER HALLWAY
With light wood parquet flooring, bench seat with radiator beneath set behind a lattice cover, ceiling light point, stripped pine panelled doors leading to study and drawing room.
STUDY 8 FEET 1 INCH X 6 FEET 2 INCHES
Having light wood parquet flooring, spotlights to ceiling, radiator, range of built in storage cupboards with shelving, one cupboard with double power point, telephone point and TV point contained inside.
DRAWING ROOM 21 FEET 8 INCHES X 17 FEET 5 INCHES
A delightful room of great proportions having a set of sliding glazed doors which open out on to the terrace and encapsulate a superb view of the gardens, light wood parquet flooring, 5 wall light points, 2 radiators, TV point, fine feature carved stone fireplace with raised slate hearth and inset Clearview cast iron log burning stove.
A set of full height stripped pine panelled folding doors open from the left of the drawing room to
DINING ROOM/GARDEN ROOM 16 FEET 3 INCHES X 10 FEET 6 INCHES
A really elegant room with tiled floor with under floor heating, 2 sets of multi paned double glazed French doors providing access to the terrace and gardens, further multi paned double glazed window to side, 2 ceiling light points, TV point, and archway through to the
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 15 FEET 10 INCHES X 13 FEET 10 INCHES
A stunning bespoke kitchen of high quality fitted out in a range of handmade base cupboards, 2 separate three drawer stacks, pull out bin, built in dishwasher, enclosed housing and plumbing for washing machine, extensive granite worktops with inset \"Belfast\" sink having polished nickel \"Perrin and Rowe\" mixer tap and sprayer, recess with space for a range cooker, with tiled splash back behind, overhead extractor fan and worktop mounted spice cupboards to either side, wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler, 2 double glazed windows to front, further double glazed window to rear overlooking the gardens, 8 recessed ceiling down lighters, 2 individual ceiling light points, tiled floor with under floor heating, low level granite splash backs to worktops, separate granite worktop to one corner having under counter freezer and housing for tumble dryer, and on the opposite corner matching tall cupboards each with individual drawer along with a three tier wine rack above and a central recess suitable for an American style fridge freezer. A panelled door with arched glazed fanlight opens to an
IMPOSING PILLARED ENTRANCE
Built in a classical style and surmounted on two stone columns with a flight of stone paved steps down to the gravelled forecourt and parking area.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
A wide tread staircase rises from the reception hall to
MAIN LANDING
Having arched double glazed window to front with views over adjoining fields, smoke alarm to ceiling, ceiling light point, radiator in decorative lattice cover, staircase to large studio, door to under stairs cupboard with electric light and shelving. Off the right of the main landing a stained panelled door opens to an inner landing.
INNER LANDING
With ceiling light point, radiator and panelled doors to bedrooms one and three.
BEDROOM ONE 20 FEET X 9 FEET 9 INCHES
A fine room with double glazed window providing a superb view over the gardens, radiator, 2 ceiling light points, TV point, range of fitted wardrobes and top cupboards to one wall.
BEDROOM THREE 15 FEET 5 INCHES X 7 FEET 11 INCHES
With double glazed window providing same aspect over the gardens as in bedroom one, laminate flooring, ceiling light point, TV point and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Located off the main landing and refitted to a high standard in a period style having white roll topped bath with clawed feet and mixer tap shower attachment, his and hers wash hand basins set in granite cosmetic surface each having a mixer tap, low level granite splash backs, and cosmetic cupboards and drawers below. Low level WC, double glazed window to rear overlooking the gardens, period style radiator and chrome heated towel rail, Amtico Parquet flooring, extractor fan and 4 recessed ceiling down lighters.
Off the main landing a flight of stairs leads to a SIDE LANDING with at the far end further stairs down having doors leading off to bedroom two and separate shower room.
BEDROOM TWO 13 FEET 11 INCHES X 11 FEET 7 INCHES (L SHAPED)
Having twin double glazed windows one to the side, the other overlooking the gardens. Radiator, TV point and ceiling light point.
SEPARATE LUXURY REFITTED SHOWER ROOM
Refitted to a high standard having double tiled shower cubicle with period style overhead shower attachment and glazed shower screen/door. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, high level WC, wood effect flooring, part frosted double glazed window overlooking the fields beyond, and 5 recessed ceiling down lighters.
ON THE SECOND FLOOR
LARGE STUDIO AREA 32 FEET 10 INCHES X 18 FEET (MAX DIMENSIONS)
A fabulous studio area with 2 fine oak trusses contained within spanning the room itself and dividing it into bedroom and sitting areas. There are 3 radiators, double glazed roof light window providing delightful far reaching views of the surrounding countryside, spotlighting to ceiling and trusses, built in wardrobe, built in cupboard and eaves storage space.
OUTSIDE
The Lodge is approached from the road via double cream wooden electronically controlled gates onto a tarmac driveway, lined to either side by mature laurel bushes, which the property has a right of way over and off to the left is a wide opening leading to The Lodge and onto a deep and extensive gravelled forecourt and parking area. This provides access to the main entrance porch to the far right, the pillared entrance on the side and to the gardens.
GARDENS
The enchanting gardens to The Lodge are laid out in a parkland style setting comprising extensive lawns incorporating a fine array of assorted young and mature trees along with a mixed variety of established shrubbery, bushes and plants. Towards the end of the gardens is a wide carp pond bordered by a selection of water plants with a classical style fountain located in the centre. The gardens amount to approx 1/3 of an acre and are delightfully screened off to the left hand side and far boundary by tall firs and conifer hedging. 2 wooden sheds are also located at the end of the gardens. At the rear of the property is the raised paved terrace having 2 flights of steps left and right providing access to either the gravelled forecourt or the gardens. There is external lighting, a water tap and outside power points.
AGENTS NOTES
There is a covenant to be observed requiring no commercial vehicle, caravan, boat or trailer to be parked within certain areas of the property.
As agents we have not measured the gardens and grounds and the acreage is given as being approximate and we would advise any prospective purchasers to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves should they wish to do so.
DIRECTIONS
From Worcester proceed out on the A443 towards Tenbury. Continue along passing through the villages of Hallow, Holt Heath and Great Witley, climbing up the hill past Abberley Hall School and take a right hand turn sign posted Cleobury Mortimer. Proceed along this road and on reaching Clows Top go straight on over. After around half a mile turn sharp right and you will see the double cream arched wooden gates with the name plate Culverness House on and these will open electronically, go through, along the tarmac drive and proceed off to the left onto the gravelled forecourt and The Lodge is seen on your right. The property is signified for sale by the Agents Board fronting the main road and also by the directional arrow board mounted on the public foot path sign.
From Kidderminster take the A456 signposted Leominster. By pass Bewdley and continue along the A456 up Long Bank, through Callow Hill and on reaching Clows Top follow the directions as aforementioned.
General Information:
Whilst we do our best to produce fair, accurate and reliable sales particulars, they are only a general guide to the property. If there are any points which are of particular importance to you, please contact our head office and we will be pleased to provide you with any further information, especially if you are planning to travel to visit the property.
Energy Performance Certificate: Full EPC reports are available from EstatesDirect.com Ltd upon request.
Measurements: All quoted room sizes are approximate and intended for general guidance. You are advised to verify all measurements of the property carefully.
Tenure: We understand the property is offered for sale FREEHOLD.
Fixtures and Fittings: All items not specifically mentioned within these details are to be excluded from the sale.
Services: Any mention of services/appliances within these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order. We have not tested these or any equipment in the property.
Lettings: If you would like to let your property out, or alternatively rent a property from us, contact our head office on 08456 31 31 31 to discuss your requirements.
EstatesDirect.com Ltd will not be liable, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars.
Located in the most attractive of rural settings, The Lodge itself forms a wing of a gentleman's country residence known as Culverness House, being one of three properties that has been superbly extended by the present vendors in 2010 and beautifully refurbished to the highest and most exacting of standards incorporating a fabulous level of quality throughout and fine creative vision to make this property a delightful and very comfortable family home that has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Contained within are many fine and distinctive features that give this property its charm and character and benefitting from gas central heating and double glazing the spacious accommodation with its stunning interiors comprises entrance porch, welcoming reception hall with cloakroom off, inner hall, study, drawing room, dining room/garden room, high quality bespoke handmade kitchen with granite worktops, imposing side pillared entrance, 3 first floor bedrooms, period style refitted bathroom, luxury refitted separate shower room and a fabulous large studio area on the second floor.
Externally The Lodge is approached via electronically operated double wooden gates that lead into Culverness House as a whole and off to the left is a large opening that gives access to the property and onto a wide and extensive gravelled forecourt and parking area. Without doubt one of the properties finest features are the wonderful parkland style gardens, amounting to approx 1/3 of an acre adorned with a great variety of young and mature trees plus mixed shrubbery, along with a carp pond to the far end and a raised paved terrace to the immediate rear approached from either the dining room/garden room or drawing room and being ideal for al fresco dining.
The Lodge is well situated for the village of Clows Top just over half a mile distant where there is a post office/shop, butchers and village hall. Furthermore extensive educational, leisure and shopping facilities are available in the surrounding centres of Cleobury Mortimer (4 miles approx.), Tenbury Wells (8.5 miles approx.), Kidderminster (10 miles approx.) and the Cathedral city of Worcester (16.5 miles approx.). Only approx. 5 miles distant is the renowned Abberley Hall School.
ACCOMMODATION
ON THE GROUND FLOOR
ARCHED ENTRANCE PORCH
With quarry tiled floor, exterior light, shelving and panelled door having double glazed inserts and brass furniture opening through to
WELCOMING RECEPTION HALL 19 FEET 1 INCH IN LENGTH X 8 FEET 8 INCHES IN WIDTH
Having ceiling light point, smoke alarm to ceiling, light wood parquet flooring, staircase to first floor, radiator and telephone point.
Stripped pine panelled doors lead off the reception hall to cloakroom and dining room.
CLOAKROOM
Comprising white suite with low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and tiled splash back, light wood parquet flooring, wall light point and radiator.
To the right hand side of the reception hall a beautiful and very decorative wooden frieze reputedly to have come from the historic Witley Court, provides a majestic entrance into an inner hallway.
INNER HALLWAY
With light wood parquet flooring, bench seat with radiator beneath set behind a lattice cover, ceiling light point, stripped pine panelled doors leading to study and drawing room.
STUDY 8 FEET 1 INCH X 6 FEET 2 INCHES
Having light wood parquet flooring, spotlights to ceiling, radiator, range of built in storage cupboards with shelving, one cupboard with double power point, telephone point and TV point contained inside.
DRAWING ROOM 21 FEET 8 INCHES X 17 FEET 5 INCHES
A delightful room of great proportions having a set of sliding glazed doors which open out on to the terrace and encapsulate a superb view of the gardens, light wood parquet flooring, 5 wall light points, 2 radiators, TV point, fine feature carved stone fireplace with raised slate hearth and inset Clearview cast iron log burning stove.
A set of full height stripped pine panelled folding doors open from the left of the drawing room to
DINING ROOM/GARDEN ROOM 16 FEET 3 INCHES X 10 FEET 6 INCHES
A really elegant room with tiled floor with under floor heating, 2 sets of multi paned double glazed French doors providing access to the terrace and gardens, further multi paned double glazed window to side, 2 ceiling light points, TV point, and archway through to the
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 15 FEET 10 INCHES X 13 FEET 10 INCHES
A stunning bespoke kitchen of high quality fitted out in a range of handmade base cupboards, 2 separate three drawer stacks, pull out bin, built in dishwasher, enclosed housing and plumbing for washing machine, extensive granite worktops with inset \"Belfast\" sink having polished nickel \"Perrin and Rowe\" mixer tap and sprayer, recess with space for a range cooker, with tiled splash back behind, overhead extractor fan and worktop mounted spice cupboards to either side, wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler, 2 double glazed windows to front, further double glazed window to rear overlooking the gardens, 8 recessed ceiling down lighters, 2 individual ceiling light points, tiled floor with under floor heating, low level granite splash backs to worktops, separate granite worktop to one corner having under counter freezer and housing for tumble dryer, and on the opposite corner matching tall cupboards each with individual drawer along with a three tier wine rack above and a central recess suitable for an American style fridge freezer. A panelled door with arched glazed fanlight opens to an
IMPOSING PILLARED ENTRANCE
Built in a classical style and surmounted on two stone columns with a flight of stone paved steps down to the gravelled forecourt and parking area.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
A wide tread staircase rises from the reception hall to
MAIN LANDING
Having arched double glazed window to front with views over adjoining fields, smoke alarm to ceiling, ceiling light point, radiator in decorative lattice cover, staircase to large studio, door to under stairs cupboard with electric light and shelving. Off the right of the main landing a stained panelled door opens to an inner landing.
INNER LANDING
With ceiling light point, radiator and panelled doors to bedrooms one and three.
BEDROOM ONE 20 FEET X 9 FEET 9 INCHES
A fine room with double glazed window providing a superb view over the gardens, radiator, 2 ceiling light points, TV point, range of fitted wardrobes and top cupboards to one wall.
BEDROOM THREE 15 FEET 5 INCHES X 7 FEET 11 INCHES
With double glazed window providing same aspect over the gardens as in bedroom one, laminate flooring, ceiling light point, TV point and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Located off the main landing and refitted to a high standard in a period style having white roll topped bath with clawed feet and mixer tap shower attachment, his and hers wash hand basins set in granite cosmetic surface each having a mixer tap, low level granite splash backs, and cosmetic cupboards and drawers below. Low level WC, double glazed window to rear overlooking the gardens, period style radiator and chrome heated towel rail, Amtico Parquet flooring, extractor fan and 4 recessed ceiling down lighters.
Off the main landing a flight of stairs leads to a SIDE LANDING with at the far end further stairs down having doors leading off to bedroom two and separate shower room.
BEDROOM TWO 13 FEET 11 INCHES X 11 FEET 7 INCHES (L SHAPED)
Having twin double glazed windows one to the side, the other overlooking the gardens. Radiator, TV point and ceiling light point.
SEPARATE LUXURY REFITTED SHOWER ROOM
Refitted to a high standard having double tiled shower cubicle with period style overhead shower attachment and glazed shower screen/door. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, high level WC, wood effect flooring, part frosted double glazed window overlooking the fields beyond, and 5 recessed ceiling down lighters.
ON THE SECOND FLOOR
LARGE STUDIO AREA 32 FEET 10 INCHES X 18 FEET (MAX DIMENSIONS)
A fabulous studio area with 2 fine oak trusses contained within spanning the room itself and dividing it into bedroom and sitting areas. There are 3 radiators, double glazed roof light window providing delightful far reaching views of the surrounding countryside, spotlighting to ceiling and trusses, built in wardrobe, built in cupboard and eaves storage space.
OUTSIDE
The Lodge is approached from the road via double cream wooden electronically controlled gates onto a tarmac driveway, lined to either side by mature laurel bushes, which the property has a right of way over and off to the left is a wide opening leading to The Lodge and onto a deep and extensive gravelled forecourt and parking area. This provides access to the main entrance porch to the far right, the pillared entrance on the side and to the gardens.
GARDENS
The enchanting gardens to The Lodge are laid out in a parkland style setting comprising extensive lawns incorporating a fine array of assorted young and mature trees along with a mixed variety of established shrubbery, bushes and plants. Towards the end of the gardens is a wide carp pond bordered by a selection of water plants with a classical style fountain located in the centre. The gardens amount to approx 1/3 of an acre and are delightfully screened off to the left hand side and far boundary by tall firs and conifer hedging. 2 wooden sheds are also located at the end of the gardens. At the rear of the property is the raised paved terrace having 2 flights of steps left and right providing access to either the gravelled forecourt or the gardens. There is external lighting, a water tap and outside power points.
AGENTS NOTES
There is a covenant to be observed requiring no commercial vehicle, caravan, boat or trailer to be parked within certain areas of the property.
As agents we have not measured the gardens and grounds and the acreage is given as being approximate and we would advise any prospective purchasers to make their own enquiries to satisfy themselves should they wish to do so.
DIRECTIONS
From Worcester proceed out on the A443 towards Tenbury. Continue along passing through the villages of Hallow, Holt Heath and Great Witley, climbing up the hill past Abberley Hall School and take a right hand turn sign posted Cleobury Mortimer. Proceed along this road and on reaching Clows Top go straight on over. After around half a mile turn sharp right and you will see the double cream arched wooden gates with the name plate Culverness House on and these will open electronically, go through, along the tarmac drive and proceed off to the left onto the gravelled forecourt and The Lodge is seen on your right. The property is signified for sale by the Agents Board fronting the main road and also by the directional arrow board mounted on the public foot path sign.
From Kidderminster take the A456 signposted Leominster. By pass Bewdley and continue along the A456 up Long Bank, through Callow Hill and on reaching Clows Top follow the directions as aforementioned.
General Information:
Whilst we do our best to produce fair, accurate and reliable sales particulars, they are only a general guide to the property. If there are any points which are of particular importance to you, please contact our head office and we will be pleased to provide you with any further information, especially if you are planning to travel to visit the property.
Energy Performance Certificate: Full EPC reports are available from EstatesDirect.com Ltd upon request.
Measurements: All quoted room sizes are approximate and intended for general guidance. You are advised to verify all measurements of the property carefully.
Tenure: We understand the property is offered for sale FREEHOLD.
Fixtures and Fittings: All items not specifically mentioned within these details are to be excluded from the sale.
Services: Any mention of services/appliances within these details does not imply they are in full and efficient working order. We have not tested these or any equipment in the property.
Lettings: If you would like to let your property out, or alternatively rent a property from us, contact our head office on 08456 31 31 31 to discuss your requirements.
EstatesDirect.com Ltd will not be liable, in negligence or otherwise, for any loss arising from the use of these particulars.