Pretty Grade II Listed cottage with deceptively spacious accommodation in a convenient location on the fringes of North Worcester
Situation
Thatch Cottage is situated on the fringe of Claines to the North of the City. The location of the property makes it extremely accessible to the M5 motorway network at Junction 6 and Worcester City centre. Worcester benefits from two railway stations within the City and the Worcester Parkway Station just off Junction 7 making the location of the property ideal for those purchasers needing to commute. The City centre has an abundance of shopping and recreational facilities including the cricket club, racecourse and The Swan Theatre to name but a few. There are excellent local primary schools in Claines and Fernhill Heath along with public houses and local stores. There is a choice of highly regarded independent schools in Droitwich and Worcester City centre.

Description
Thatch Cottage dates back to 1640 and is a pretty character property which was partly re-thatched only a few years ago. The property sits back from the road behind a driveway. The front door leads into the enclosed porch which is ideal for outdoor coats and shoes with a door leading into the inner hallway, with a door opening into the garage/workshop and a further door to the cloakroom. The cloakroom has been re-fitted with a sink on a vanity unit and wooden panelling. A glazed door leads into the sitting room which is an extremely generous space and which could easily be divided into two separate sitting areas. There are an abundance of wall and ceiling timbers and a feature brick fireplace with timber over and Bio-fuel stove. The sitting room is a very light room which benefits from three large windows. The dining area has Karndean style flooring, ceiling and wall timbers, large sliding patio door which leads to the conservatory and the stairs rise to the first floor accommodation. A latched door leads into the kitchen which has recently been re-fitted with sage Shaker style wood effect units with wooden worktop over and an inset 1 ½ bowl ceramic sink. There is an integrated fridge freezer and an AEG dishwasher and space for a Range cooker with extractor over and an abundance of storage space. Karndean style flooring runs the length of the kitchen and into the breakfast bar area which is ideal for casual dining. A glazed door opens onto the rear garden. From the dining room large sliding patio doors allow access to the conservatory which has laminate flooring and double doors opening onto the garden. This is a lovely spot to sit and make the most of the views over adjoining countryside. The light landing has a window and doors radiating off to the master bedroom which is beautifully appointed and spacious with an opening onto the en-suite area. There is a traditional style slipper roll top bath, a large shower cubicle, wash basin on vanity unit and stainless steel towel rail. There are two further double bedrooms, each with beams and high level windows as well as fitted wardrobes. The smartly re-fitted family bathroom has wood panelling, traditional bath and shower cubicle.

Outside
Thatch Cottage sits behind a deep frontage with a planted border and driveway giving access to the double garage with utility area and workshop. The driveway provides plenty of parking for numerous vehicles. To one side of the property a wrought iron gate provides access to to a walkway to the rear garden which is predominantly laid to lawn with a large terraced area ideal for outside dining and entertaining and mature trees and shrubs. There is also a decked area close to the rear of the garden making the most of the views over the adjoining countryside. The property has a high degree of privacy.