Alderminster, CV37

Wow, what a beautiful home for the new lucky owner. Believed to be a former workers cottage dating back to the 1850's, but resembling nothing but a beautiful large family home, offering over 2480sq.ft.

Nestled within the heart of the picturesque and tranquil village of Alderminster, which is located on the River Stour and known as the gateway to the Cotswolds. Alderminster is home to the historic Grade II listed church of St Mary and the Holy Cross and a former eighteenth-century coaching inn, The Bell, offering a boutique country inn, gastro food and accommodation.

Positioned behind secure remote-controlled electric sliding cream aluminium gates, it is unrecognisable from when the current owners purchased their home 10 years ago. They have sympathetically modernised and greatly expanded the accommodation via a two-storey extension, to create a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. They present their home to a stylish standard throughout with a high specification from top to toe. A true turnkey home, occupying a private plot with views over rolling open countryside to the rear. 

The accommodation seamlessly flows from the inside out, ready for all-year-round entertaining. The open plan spaces are ideal for socialising with guests and family, over alfresco dining and Sunday Roasts. There is ample space for spreading out but also being together at the same time, an effortless layout. 

The gravelled driveway to the front allows ample parking for 4-5 cars and, at the same time, access to the detached double garage via an electric roller shutter doors.

Once parked, the welcoming entrance hall offers access to the ground floor and first floor accommodation. The hallway includes a cloak cupboard, ideal for coats and boots. 

The open-plan accommodation takes in views over the garden and is set across a "T" shape with ample spaces for dining, cooking, watching TV, and relaxing.

The front area is a cosy space ideal as a snug with a log burner, ideal for a winter evening in front of the fire. A front aspect leads to a dining space with a continuation of LVT flooring throughout. The sitting room has bi-fold doors opening across the full width of the back of the property, leading straight onto the large patio. There are two fitted cupboards to the under stairs offering storage for all of your bits and bobs! 

The stunning breakfast kitchen offers a range of contemporary wall and base units, granite work surfaces, and a feature central island for casual dining and catching up on the day's events. Integrated is a five-ring gas hob, electric double oven and microwave. Further fitted is a freezer, wine fridge and dishwasher. There is a useful space for an American-style fridge freezer. Boasting underfloor heating and a further set of bi-fold doors onto the garden. 

Conveniently located off the kitchen is the laundry and boot room, a generous size, and definitely far better than a utility! Offering access to the garden via a stable door, ideal for wellies, footie boots and mucky paws. Space is here for the washing machine and tumble dryer, and further wall and base units for extra storage. A fitted bench seat allows hooks for your coats and somewhere to rest after a long walk!

Ideally located is the wet room, if the dogs or kids need a hose down after outside sports. Fitted with a rainfall shower, low-level W.C and wash hand basin. Fully tiled and easy to clean. The kitchen, wet room, laundry room and rear sitting room all enjoy underfloor heating. 

Completing the ground floor is the WFH study with UPVC door to the outside, ideal for an office or a place for the kids to do their homework.  

Upstairs are four great-size bedrooms. The master bedroom boasts open views via two windows. Having a built-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room, comprising of a low level w.c, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, and raindrop walk-in shower. 

The guest bedroom also takes in the open views and boasts an en-suite shower room, ideal for the teenager of the house or visitors. The two further bedrooms are positioned at the front and rear of the property and share the family bathroom. Allowing a boutique hotel-style bathroom with a luxurious freestanding slipper bath, shower cubicle with rainfall shower, low-level W.C and wash hand basin set into a vanity unit. 

The landscaped grounds offer a selection of seating areas, places to dine, relax and watch the sunsets. Laid to lawn with a large patio area and feature lighting throughout. Planted borders offer colour all year round. A pedestrian door offers convenient access to the garage and also side-gated access to the front. 

As mentioned, the property is discreetly positioned behind solid timber gates and a further easily accessible postman and delivery gate! 

Viewing is an absolute must to appreciate the presentation, stylish finish and stunning views. 

General Information—Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time they were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ.

Agents Note: We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating, or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should investigate the workings of the relevant items. Floor plans are for identification purposes only and not to scale. All room measurements and mileage quoted in these sales particulars are approximate.

Fixtures and Fittings: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are deemed to be included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded. However, we would always advise that the purchaser confirm this at the point of offer.

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