Detached house for sale in High Street, Broadway, Worcestershire WR12

A superb Grade II listed house on the prettiest street in Broadway

Description
Lily Cottage is situated on the quiet upper end of the High Street, without doubt the prettiest street in Broadway and lined with charming honey coloured period houses and wide grass verges. Lily Cottage is a beautifully presented Grade II listed property dating from the late 17th or early 18th century which retains a number of period features including exposed timbers and mullion windows. The generous and immaculately presented accommodation is full of character and set out over two floors, extending to 1,891 sq. Ft. There is a charming sitting room with a handsome stone fireplace and a well-proportioned dining room with former inglenook fireplace complete with original built in bread oven. A large hall leads to a substantial kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with an excellent range of cabinets and a four-oven Aga. There is ample space for a table and chairs. Double doors lead out to terrace and rear garden. Completing the ground floor is a utility and WC.

On the first floor and accessed by its own staircase is the wonderful principal bedroom with dressing area and well-appointed en suite bathroom with roll top bath. The bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and enjoys views over the garden. A staircase from the sitting room rises to two double bedrooms which share a bathroom.

A small garden lies to the front featuring manicured box hedging and shrubs. The main enclosed garden is to the rear. Steps lead up from a paved terrace to a mature lawn with well stocked beds. At the end of the garden is a useful stone outbuilding and wood store. A handsome stone arch leads to a passageway to the garage and parking space, a huge bonus in Broadway where parking is at a premium. The garage and outbuilding both have light and power connected.

Location
Lily Cottage is situated in the internationally renowned village of Broadway which is regarded as one of the Cotswolds’ most attractive large villages. Broadway lies in a Conservation Area in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at the foot of the Cotswold Escarpment and contains many properties of architectural and historic interest and a wide range of speciality shops, restaurants and the well-known Lygon Arms Hotel with its health spa.

The larger centres of Cheltenham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester are within easy reach and all provide comprehensive shopping, excellent schooling, both state and private, and cultural events.

For the sporting enthusiast there is golf at Broadway and further courses at nearby Evesham, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham. The National Hunt headquarters is at Cheltenham with many race meetings held there, together with Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and Worcester. County cricket at Cheltenham and Worcester. Stratford-upon-Avon is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company and there are theatres in Cheltenham and Malvern.

The Cotswolds is renowned for its topographical beauty and there are many bridleways and footpaths for the walking and riding enthusiast. The mainline rail service runs from Moreton-in-Marsh to London Paddington in about 90 minutes.

Square Footage: 1,891 sq ft



Directions
From the A44 proceed along Leamington Road towards “Broadway Village Centre”. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto the High Street. Lily Cottage will be found after about 162 metres on the left.

Additional Info
Lily Cottage has the right of access over the access courtyard which is owned by 114 High Street.

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Mains electricity, water and gas are connected. Telephone line subject to BT transfer regulations.

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Photographs taken: March 2024. Particulars prepared: March 2024.