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An extended and beautifully positioned two-bedroom semi-detached home (originally designed as a three-bedroom property), situated within the highly sought-after semi-rural village of Cookley, on the outskirts of Kidderminster.
EPC=TBC Occupying an enviable cul-de-sac position with a delightful rear aspect backing directly onto mature woodland, this spacious and versatile home offers well-presented accommodation throughout.
The ground floor comprises two generous reception rooms with open-plan access between them, creating an excellent space for both everyday family living and entertaining, together with a conservatory overlooking the rear garden and a useful side lobby providing convenient front-to-rear access.
To the first floor, the property benefits from an impressive principal bedroom, created from the original two bedrooms to provide exceptional space and flexibility, together with a further double bedroom and a modern family bathroom.
Externally, the property enjoys a private driveway providing off-road parking, while to the rear is a superb south-facing garden of excellent proportions.
Backing directly onto mature woodland, the garden enjoys a wonderful degree of privacy and a peaceful outlook.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious home in one of Cookley's most desirable locations, combining village living with attractive countryside surroundings. EPC Rating: TBC.
Approach: The property is set back beyond a block paved driveway providing off-road parking.
The uPVC double glazed front door opens into the porch, whilst an additional door to the side provides access to the side lobby.
Porch: With surrounding uPVC double glazed windows, tiled flooring and a further door opening into the hallway.
Hallway: With doors to the living room, kitchen and a useful understairs storage cupboard. There is a radiator and stairs rising to the first-floor landing.
Living Room: A spacious reception room featuring a fireplace with stone tiled hearth and dual-sided log burner.
There is a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator and an opening through to the dining room.
Dining Room: With a radiator, access to the dual-sided log burner and open-plan access into the conservatory.
Conservatory: Enjoying views over the rear garden and comprising surrounding uPVC double glazed windows, radiator and a door providing access to the garden.
Kitchen: Fitted with a range of white base and wall units with complementary work surfaces over, incorporating a sink drainer unit with mixer tap.
Integrated appliances include a four-ring gas hob with cooker hood above and an electric oven.
Additional features include tiled splashbacks, undercounter space for a fridge, a useful understairs pantry cupboard, uPVC double glazed window to the rear and a door opening into the side lobby.
Side Lobby: Providing useful front-to-rear access and offering space and plumbing for a washing machine.
There is a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, doors to the front and rear gardens and access to a ground floor WC.
Landing: With a uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, loft access hatch, small storage cupboard and doors leading to both bedrooms and the bathroom.
Bedroom One: An exceptionally spacious double bedroom, created from the original two bedrooms, with two uPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation, built-in wardrobes providing ample storage and a radiator.
Bedroom Two: A double bedroom enjoying views over the rear garden and woodland beyond, with a uPVC double glazed window, built-in wardrobes and radiator.
Bathroom: Fitted with a modern white suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over and a coloured vanity unit incorporating the WC and wash hand basin with mixer tap.
Additional benefits include tiled flooring and walls, radiator and a uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.
Outside: The rear garden is a particular feature of the property, enjoying a delightful south-facing aspect and an excellent degree of privacy.
Beautifully established and of generous proportions, the garden comprises an initial patio seating area, extensive lawned sections, a wide variety of mature trees, shrubs and planting, an attractive pond and a pathway leading to the far end of the garden.
The boundaries are formed by fencing and well-stocked shrub borders, whilst the garden backs directly onto mature woodland, creating a wonderful outlook and a tranquil, secluded setting.
Additional benefits include an external cold-water tap.
Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this attractive semi-detached home, its enviable cul-de-sac position, generous accommodation and wonderful south-facing rear garden backing directly onto mature woodland.
Early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.
Location: Cookley is a highly regarded village, popular with those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle whilst retaining convenient access to everyday amenities.
The village offers local schooling, a selection of independent shops and traditional pubs, together with immediate access to beautiful surrounding countryside including the nearby Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal.Ideally positioned for commuters, Cookley lies approximately 20 miles west of Birmingham, 13 miles south of Wolverhampton and 20 miles north of Worcester.
The area benefits from excellent motorway connections, with convenient access to the M5, M6, M40 and M42.
Birmingham Airport is approximately 45 minutes away, and the main line railway station in Stourbridge provides regular services to Worcester, Malvern, Birmingham and London.
Tenure: Freehold Services: All mains services are connected Local Authority: Wyre Forest District Council Council Tax: Band C
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