"A RARE COUNTRY COTTAGE ON SHUT MILL LANE"
An exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a historic country home coming to the open market for the first time in over 60 years. Believed to date back more than 375 years, this beautifully evolved former Nailer's Cottage has been thoughtfully extended over generations to create a substantial FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED residence extending to over 2,200 sq. ft. (excluding the double garage). Occupying approximately ONE ACRE at the foot of Clent Hills, the property offers versatile accommodation, a detached double garage, paddock and stables, making it equally suited to growing families, or to adapt to multigenerational living or those seeking an idyllic countryside lifestyle. Offered to the market with NO UPWARD CHAIN.

Approached via driveway, the property immediately displays its rich heritage with an attractive slate roof, recently rebuilt and repointed chimneys, and sympathetic double-glazed windows throughout. A solid oak front door with bespoke ironmongery opens into the welcoming entrance hall, where doors radiate to three reception rooms and the first-floor accommodation.

The principal reception room is an impressive family space extending to over 40m², enjoying triple-aspect windows, a magnificent working open fireplace and substantial exposed structural timbers, believed to have originated from Portsmouth Naval Yard. Reception rooms two and three each retain their own individual character with further working fireplaces, French doors onto the gardens and a log-burning stove, creating flexible spaces for everyday family life or entertaining. The downstairs shower room has contemporary suite and wc perfect when entertaining.

Positioned to the side of the property, the generous kitchen/dining room forms the heart of the home and connects seamlessly with the rear lobby, creating a practical layout for modern family living. With door off to the garage used as the principle entrance buy the current owner.

The utility room is off the rear of the double garage as is the secure storage area with metal sliding door, providing extensive storage, space for additional appliances and direct access to the courtyard, making it particularly well suited to country living or even the adaptation to an independant living area or a host of commercial activities subject to the usual permissions and consents.

The first-floor accommodation radiates from the landing and comprises four generous double bedrooms, together with a fifth bedroom currently lending itself perfectly as a home office, nursery or dressing room. The family bathroom benefits from both a separate shower cubicle and bath, serving the first-floor accommodation.

The grounds are a true highlight, extending to approximately one acre plot in and arranged into several distinct areas. A private courtyard garden centred around a brick-built koi pond creates a peaceful setting for outdoor entertaining, while the traditional lawned gardens are framed by mature hedging and established planting, providing excellent privacy. Beyond lies a further lawned area that subject to any necessary permissions, could be adapted for additional parking if required. Beyond this is the secondary access (vehicular write of way/easement) that accesses the paddock, stable block and useful barn.

Perfectly positioned at the foot of the National Trust Clent Hills, the property enjoys immediate access to miles of countryside walks, riding routes and outdoor pursuits, making it particularly attractive to equestrian enthusiasts and lovers of rural living. Despite its idyllic setting, excellent transport links place Birmingham City Centre approximately 11 miles away, with Junction 4 of the M5 motorway just over three miles from the property, providing an excellent balance of country lifestyle and commuter convenience.

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A truly unique opportunity to acquire a historic family home in one of North Worcestershire's most desirable rural settings. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, versatility and remarkable setting this exceptional home has to offer.

Entrance Hall

Reception Room One - 6.7m x 6.4m (21'11" x 20'11")

Reception Room Two - 4.2m x 3.9m (13'9" x 12'9")

Reception Room Three - 3.7m x 3.3m (12'1" x 10'9")

Rear Lobby

Shower Room - 2.7m x 2.3m (8'10" x 7'6")

Kitchen Dinner - 4.6m x 6.2m (15'1" x 20'4")

Double Garage - 6.6m x 6.3m (21'7" x 20'8")

Secure Store

Utility Room - 3.2m x 3.6m (10'5" x 11'9")

Landing

Bedroom One - 3.7m to cupboard front x 4.6m (12'1" x 15'1")

Bedroom Two - 4.6m x 3.2m (15'1" x 10'5")

Bedroom Three - 3m x 3.9m (9'10" x 12'9")

Bedroom Four - 3.3m x 3.4m (10'9" x 11'1")

Bedroom Five - 2.3m x 1.7m (7'6" x 5'6")

Bathroom - 2.3m x 2.3m (7'6" x 7'6")

Whilst every effort has been made to confirm the validity of measurements and details listed above buyers are advised to physically inspect or else otherwise satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

Tenure - References to the tenure of a property are based on information supplied by the seller. We are advised that the property is Freehold.

Money Laundering Regulations - In order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations, from June 2017, all prospective purchasers are required to provide the following - 1. Satisfactory photographic identification. 2. Proof of address/residency. 3. Verification of the source of purchase funds. The agent will obtain electronic biometric verification via a third-party provider in order to comply with Money Laundering Regulations, this will bear a cost to the purchaser to the sum of £30 per person.

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