A DETACHED cottage, Highfield, Coombe Lane, Cradley is situated in a rural location with panoramic views over countryside and towards the Malvern Hills, with two acres of mature garden including area for a small paddock and a quarry garden, plus enclosed garden adjoining house with a stone built outbuilding.

The accommodation briefly comprises on the ground floor porch, dining room with front aspect double glazed window, sitting room with rural views of the Malvern Hills, fireplace with log burner and wood block floor, breakfast kitchen with tiled floor, oil fired Rayburn, kitchen units to eye and base level with freestanding electric cooker, space and plumbing for dishwasher and door to shelved pantry, study, utility room with large Belfast sink with plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge freezer, shower room with wc, shower enclosure with electric shower, wash basin and heated towel rail, and boot room

Above are three good size bedrooms and family bathroom with pedestal wash basin, bath with tiled surround, shower enclosure with electric shower, low flush wc, bidet and cupboard housing hot water tank with immersion heater.

Outside the gardens and grounds extend to approximately two acres and have been lovingly developed by the current owners.

Initially there is an enclosed lawned garden at the side planted with trees which are at their best in the autumn. The parking area adjoins this part of the garden and leads to the single track drive. A gate leads to a stone outbuilding, formerly a quarry worker's stable used as kennels and now storage.

The garden slopes gently up hill with lawns, trees and shrubs. There is a seating area in a prominent position to take advantage of the magnificent view. Further into the garden is a veg plot and the top area could potentially be a small pony paddock. The property was built as a quarryman's cottage and has within the garden the original quarry which has been cultivated with appropriate planting and landscaping

to enhance the unique tranquility.

There is also a second entrance to the grounds where further parking is available and there is a garage.

GUIDE PRICE: £475,000

AGENT: ALLAN MORRIS

CONTACT; 01684 561411

The accommodation comprises:- porch, two reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, utility

and shower room, inner hall with storage and study, boot room, three bedrooms, family bathroom. The property has

double glazing, an oil fired rayburn in the kitchen and night storage heaters. The property has potential to be updated

and offers the opportunity to enjoy magnificent views from a gardeners retreat.